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Top Attractions along the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Top attractions while visiting Saigon, Vietnam Travel Video

Jaipur ‘The Pink City’ Travel Photos

November 2, 2012

A monkey leaps along the outside of this fort wall. I was sure glad I brought my telephoto lens along with me.

When I first stepped off the train in Jaipur I felt a jolt a adrenaline rush through my veins. I had taken the train from Delhi with much anticipation. As I gathered my backpack and jumped on rickshaw, little did I know at the time what kind of adventures would be in store for me [...]

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Stuck in PayPal Jail: 5 Tips from the Trail

November 1, 2012

Lisa Atm: Credit: George Rajna, Lisa at the ATM in Bangkok

After all my months and years on the road, I try to convince myself that I am a savvy traveler yet somehow I still find myself in Indonesia in PayPal Jail unable to use my account. I want to share a few tips that I know work about money and help you use my experience [...]

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Malaysia is the most under-rated country to travel in SouthEast Asia

October 26, 2012

Nothing beats the hot & humidity of typical day in Malaysia better than a refreshing locally produced cup of longan juice - Melaka, Malaysia.

I’m not going to lie – I’m absolutely in love with SE Asia. I’ve spent over seven consecutive years abroad and I’ve covered a decent amount of territory as a backpacker and expat living overseas; however, there are a few things I’m embarrassed to admit. I’ve yet to travel to Europe. I’ve never set foot [...]

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Go Bohemian in Stockholm, Sweden

October 24, 2012

Let your inner Bohemian run wild in Stockholm’s SOFO district where unconventional attitudes and traditional Swedish charm clash to create fascinating venues. The last Thursday of each month is SOFO Night when merchants stay open late and treat shoppers to free music, shows and refreshments. Peddle Around Thanks to Stockholm City Bikes, you can “borrow [...]

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Stunning New Zealand Scenery – South & North Island | Photo Essay

October 20, 2012

Sunset on a beach at remote Tawharanui Regional Park. April 27th 2012.

This is a wonderful guest post contribution from David M Byrne: Introduction New Zealand, the Land Of The Long White Cloud, needs no introduction. Everybody is aware of its sheer beauty, a beauty brought to a worldwide audience thanks to Peter Jackson’s 2001-2003 Lord of The Rings movie trilogy. Earlier this year I was fortunate [...]

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Eating McDonald’s in South Korea

October 20, 2012

I’d like to think of myself as somewhat of a suave connoisseur in the delicate art of satisfying my taste buds by gormandizing on delicious ethnic cuisine while travelling or living abroad I thoroughly enjoy eating local foods when abroad and I quite literally, get excited to visit a country for the first time, [...]

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Volunteering in Latin America | Interview with Adam Pervez of Happiness Plunge

October 11, 2012

Q1) What types of volunteer opportunities are available in Latin America? Everything you can imagine! You can volunteer with children, work on sustainable community development, build low-cost housing, become farmer, assist the elderly, teach English, build websites… The list is only limited to your imagination. Q2) What sort of skills are they looking for [...]

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Quirky Korean Restaurants Signs

October 6, 2012

Korean pig inviting you in to the restaurant to eat

When you’ve stayed in a place long enough sometimes you forget the associated quirks and charms that were once fresh in your mind upon initially arriving. This is certainly the case I have in terms of my relationship with Korea. I’ve spent several years in Korea and it has now become more like my adopted [...]

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More than just an airport

October 1, 2012

Gatwick Airport by flickr user wjarrettc

This is a guest post from one of our readers: Gatwick Airport may not at first sound like the most promising base for a family, but in fact there are a number of excellent attractions within easy reach. Here are five ways to have fun with the kids. Go back in time Edenbridge, around 12 [...]

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Dreaming of Spain

September 29, 2012

Barcelona Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família by flickr user Wolfgang Staudt

These days I’m getting itchy feet and I’ve been pondering lately where I’m thinking of going on my next big adventure. I’ve spent copious amounts of time in Asia and had an extended trip all over South America. I’ve travelled near home and half way around the world; however, I’ve yet to set foot in [...]