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Call for Entries: IOU Respect international exchange in Morocco
March 16, 2010
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Call for Entries: Lonely Planet's "One Planet, 100 Million Stories" photo contest
February 24, 2010
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Call for Entries: Frommer's Cover Photo Challenge
February 22, 2010
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Call for Entries: "World's Unluckiest Traveler" Contest
January 15, 2010
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Transit and Trails: How to hike the Bay Area, car-free
October 17, 2009
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Call for Entries: One World Many Views Contest
August 31, 2009
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From the Golden Gate to Gold Country, kids ride free on Amtrak through November 1
August 31, 2009
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Chinatown buses offer cheap travel between West Coast cities
July 29, 2009
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Call for Entries: Hostelling International's Creative Competition
June 11, 2009
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Call for Entries: Win 100 days Down Under
May 14, 2009
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Travel News

New exhibits at The California Museum celebrate cultural diversity in the Golden State
February 23, 2010
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SF IndieFest unspools 15 days of "absolutely independent" film + parties (Feb. 4-18)
January 26, 2010
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Dive into local brews during SF Beer Week (Feb. 5-14)
January 25, 2010
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SFMOMA celebrates 75 years of innovation
December 30, 2009
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Point Reyes shuttle bus service starts Dec. 26
December 22, 2009
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Dock of the Bay: Visiting San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
December 21, 2009
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San Francisco craft fairs offer hip, handmade holiday goods
November 25, 2009
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'Tis the Season: Holiday events in Sacramento
November 25, 2009
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Bird's-Eye View: Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count (December 19)
November 25, 2009
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Elephant seals return to Ano Nuevo and Point Reyes
October 29, 2009
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Film festivals flourish in San Francisco this November
October 22, 2009
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Fantastic Voyage: Plastiki Mission Control
October 8, 2009
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San Francisco's Exploratorium celebrates 40 years of making science fun
September 29, 2009
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World's best free music in a meadow: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (October 2-4)
August 31, 2009
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There's still time for fun in the Sacramento sun at Lake Natoma
August 31, 2009
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San Francisco museums serve up culture and cocktails after hours
July 14, 2009
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Cycle the city with self-guided San Francisco bike routes
June 25, 2009
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Explore the state capital with Downtown Sacramento Walking Tours
June 19, 2009
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See the best in LGBT cinema at Frameline 33 (June 18-28)
May 21, 2009
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Rafting adventures await along the American River
May 20, 2009
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Hostel News

New group facility "The Plant" opens at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
February 26, 2010
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HI-San Francisco Video Premiere Party (March 9)
February 18, 2010
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New HI-Whistler hostel to open at the 2010 Olympic Athlete's Village
February 18, 2010
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HI-Marin Headlands welcomes Molly Salyer as new General Manager
January 31, 2010
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Three California hostels are among the Top 10 customer-rated in the world
January 31, 2010
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Travel in the Age of Obama: Ten Tips for Everyday Ambassadors, Jan. 27
December 23, 2009
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A Farewell Celebration for the Redwood Hostel, Jan. 23
December 23, 2009
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Facebook Fan Giveaway: Win a Flip Ultra Video Camera
November 30, 2009
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See youth art at a Community Walls reception in San Francisco (December 8)
November 11, 2009
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Follow The Leader: Call for volunteer guides for San Francisco hostel activities
November 4, 2009
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Oh, what fun it is to ride: 53rd annual HI-San Diego Christmas Bike Trip
October 22, 2009
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Redwood Hostel announces winter schedule
October 21, 2009
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Brush up on backpacking basics with travel workshops in San Francisco
October 20, 2009
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Raise your glass to Hostel Adventures at "Elixir for Education" (November 11)
October 20, 2009
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New Discount: $5 weekend comedy shows for HI-San Francisco guests
September 29, 2009
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Haunted Hostel Halloween Festival scares up fun at the Point Montara Lighthouse (October 25)
September 24, 2009
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Around the world in 25 pictures: Keith Levit photo exhibit tours Northern California hostels
September 22, 2009
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San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel hosts SF Music Intensive (October 16-18)
September 10, 2009
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Redwood National Park Hostel to close its doors on January 18
September 9, 2009
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New HI hostel opens in Seattle's International District
August 31, 2009
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