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El Salvador- Murals, Murals, Everywhere
El Salvador. Despite being just a hop, skip and a jump from Honduras, the differences immediately bombard you once crossing the imaginary line which divides the two Latin American countries. All though in the same blood line, I guess you could say El Salvador is the better looking sister. But don’t get your feelings hurt [...]
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Bocas del Toro, Panama Travel Report
Bocas del Toro is no longer an unknown destination off of the east coast of Panama. When I first visited about 5 years ago, hostels, hotels, restaurants, and bars had just started popping up in Bocas Town, on Isla Colon. My visit this year (September of 2011) lasted just over 2 weeks, and was a [...]
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Leipzig, Germany Travel Report
Leipzig was wonderful! A town about the size of a small Coventry, just beginning to develop after the years of cold war stasis. They had had a lump of money for redevelopment from the German Federal Government, and rather than rebuilding old houses, they had built new ones on previous bomb-sites. So I stayed in [...]
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Traveling Abroad Tips
Traveling out of the country usually entails lots of preparation, stress and excitement. The really fun part of traveling out of the country is the actual traveling and getting there. The before-hand preparation is usually the non-fun part. Preparing to go out of the country can be pretty stressful, you have to get a passport; [...]
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London’s Efficient Transportation Systems
A beautifully crafted city, artistically built buildings, amazing people, customs and traditions, London is one of the most fabulous travel destinations in the Eastern hemisphere. Decorated with rich and awe-inspiring royal museums, majestic palaces and major attractions such as London Eye and Big Ben, the city is as charming and jubilant as ever. Home to [...]
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Top 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Thailand
Upon my second visit to Thailand, wanted to write a post from the perspective of a farang (or foreigner). The top five tips to make your visit more enjoyable are: 1. EAT LOCAL (Don’t Be a Coward) While you might be grossed out by the thought of eating fried scorpions, worms, or cockroaches in Thailand, [...]
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New Zealand the Beautiful!
With only hiking boots, backpack, wool jersey, fleece jacket, sunglasses, and a flash light, you can begin your vacation in New Zealand on a spectacular and thrilling bush walking tour! The west coast forest tour is packed full of highlights including a walk through the lush greens, mountains, caves, limestone sinkholes, canyon and clear river [...]
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Ten Things I Hate about Travelling
Just to prove its not all just sightseeing and mind expansion, I have come up with a few of the more trying aspects of backpacking round the globe! Taxis (Read Taxi Drivers) Let’s start at the top, straight off the plane, there is usually one place we all head for first, the omnipresent Taxi Rank, [...]
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Beautiful Fraser Island, Australia
Fraser Island, a fabulous sandy beach island in Australia, is located along the southern coast of Queensland, approximately three hundred kilometers from Brisbane. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world with a long stretch of beaches. It is one among the “world heritage listed places” for its amazing beauty and pristine lake [...]
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Travel Gear Reviews more »
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Eagle Creek Passport Money Belt
When traveling abroad, we all have to take proper precautions to prevent the worst scenarios from unfolding. Everybody, of course, has their own opinion on the best method of keeping your travel documents, money, and credit cards safe. The method you will use to carry these valuable items depends upon the safety of your surroundings. [...]
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Marmot Earlylight 2P (2 Person Tent) Review
At just over $200 (USD), this two person packable tent turned out to be a great purchase! The DAC Featherlite tent poles make this both strong and light enough to pack most anywhere, on or off the trail. Minimum packed weight (without the fly) comes to about 4 pounds and 12 ounces. Total internal floor [...]
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MSR PocketRocket Camp Stove Review
I already own a great MSR stove, the WhisperLite Internationale, but recently I have been doing more on-trail camping than actual expedition type treks, so I decided to find something that would be efficient and convenient for the shorter trips. My choice was the $35-$40 (USD) MSR PocketRocket. This stove uses the MSR IsopPro fuel [...]
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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua Trip Report
After flying into San Jose, Costa Rica, we spent a couple weeks cruising around the Pacific coast and the Nicoya Peninsula. Although Costa Rica is absolutely beautiful and provides the opportunity to participate in various adrenaline sports, it has become quite expensive since my last trip to the country. For this reason, we decided to [...]
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Monteverde Orchid Garden (Jardin de Orquideas)
The Jardin de Orquideas (Garden of Orchids) is located in Santa Elena, Monteverde, Costa Rica. For 5000 colones (about $10), you will be granted access to the most extensive and beautiful Orchid garden that I personally have ever had the privilege of visiting. The garden has been accessible to outsiders since around 2006, but the [...]
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La Fortuna, Arenal, Costa Rica Trip Report
Upon arriving at the San Jose Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica, my better half and I immediately grabbed a taxi to the Terminal Atlántico Norte bus station, which serves the Arenal area. It should be noted that the SJO airport is actually in Alajuela. Depending upon your destination, as well as the route you wish [...]
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Pics from Krohn Conservatory (Cincinnati, Ohio)
This year, Krohn Conservatory was hosting the Brazilian theme, with a Brazilian butterfly area and the Rain Forest. Given our upcoming (and potentially lengthy) trip to Central and South America, we decided to check it out. The rain forest and palm areas were free to the public, but visitors are encouraged to donate to help [...]
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Corfu, Greece – Boose Cruise Vid
Here’s a brief video from my trip to Corfu, Greece. The Pink Palace was in a great area of the island… and had a great deal on the Boose Cruise! At least 5 hours of beer-bonging, ouzo-chugging greatness!! embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direkt
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Canadian Expats get ‘Back in the Saddle’ to Offer Bucket List Beach Rides in Nicaragua
A growing demand for adventure tourism in Nicaragua and a higher than expected cost of living motivated this semi-retired couple to pull up their boots, saddle their horses and start up a tour biz that takes adventurous riders to the nearby beaches. Jamie Lake and Blue van Doorninck packed up their old lives in Vancouver, [...]
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Nicaragua, Central America – Travel Video PostCard
embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube DirektTravel Nicaragua, Nicaragua Travel – Travel Video PostCard Our Nicaragua Travel Video PostCard takes you to Nicaragua… Central America’s most exciting and natural destination. The home of Daniel Ortega and the Sandanistas and rain forests. Untouched rain forests are perfect for Adventure Travel and Eco-travel and family travel.
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Customized wine tours from Italy – Tuscany wine tours
Tuscany, an art and landscape legacy situated in central Italy, is the most prominent and prestigious wine-producing destination on the sphere. The finest hilly curves, photogenic villas, aromatic cuisine and delicate wines are the gears Tuscany is made of. It is one of the most discoursed wine provinces among wine connoisseurs. Tuscany will strengthen your [...]
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London – A Trip to the Capital of Dynamic Culture and Traditional Heritage
The famous British capital is dynamic and offers days full of entertainment and unique experiences for travelers. I would personally consider London to be one of those places that you should visit at least once in your lifetime! Modern day London brings you all the colors of the Cosmo-culture, and at the same time retaining [...]
