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I found this excellent hostel (HQ Hostel) in Bangkok, Thailand just the other day. It’s very affordable and modern.

This hostel is located in the center of Bangkok. It’s with in walking distance of the all the major attractions and major transportation hubs.

Check out their website to see more pictures and video’s of the place.

Open Air markets are one of the oldest way of selling goods in any culture.  Also one of the best ways to understand a local culture. These markets share a lot about what local economy looks like especially in a third world country.

Since supermarkets or grocery stores are only found in westernized cultures. The majority of world get their fresh produced from local markets. This is a great way to hang out with the locals and learn first hand about the local cultures and get a way from the tourist hot stop. Also you can get some pretty sweet deals on local fruits and gifts to take home.

This website ( Openairmarket.com ) is a pretty good resource to find local markets across the world and the US, but when all else fails ask a local.

Things your will need to do before  going to apply for a passport. Note: getting your first passport means you need to apply in person. Locations

• You are going to need at least one of the following form of identification Previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport.

1. Previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport Certified
2. Birth certificate issued by the city, county or state
3. Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
4. Naturalization Certificate
5. Certificate of Citizenship

• Fill out a DS-11 Application this can be done two ways online and printed off or printed off fill out by hand. (Note: they still need to be printed off and applied for in person)
• You will need some pictures. Usually the best place to get pictures is at your local Wallgreens, but if you want to get them somewhere else here are the requirements.
  1. Identical
  2. In Color
  3. 2 x 2 Inches in size
  4. Taken in within the last 6 months
  5. Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
  6. Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  7. Normal Street Attire (aka No uniforms, headbands, hats, etc.)

It’s usually just easier to go to Wallgreens or a professional place that takes them all the time.

• You will need a government issued ID also (Driver’s license, Military ID, Current government ID)
• and Bring about a $120 to get your passport.   What Fees are Now? Note: (Fees A subject to change at any time)

To Get even more information you can go straight to the governments home page

I know this isn’t the newest video on the web, but this embodies a lot of what we are. A bunch of regular guys who have caught the travel bug. Maybe more importantly it’s helping people who want to make the world their playground.

Matt is a just a normal dude from Connecticut who quit his videogames-making career to travel the world. Check out Matt’s Website to see what’s happening in his life now.