An Ode to My Travel Computer I have had many travel companions over the last 5 years. I have traveled with friends, with family; I’ve traveled with partners, with strangers; in groups and with organizations. One particular travel companion however has traveled with me since the beginning, and has been by my side throughout every international adventure. We...
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Easily topping the list of my favorite travel blogs right now is Wanderlusters; a blog which tracks adventure couple Ben and Charli as they slowly make their way around the world. After having given up their corporate careers and sold all of their possessions for a life of perpetual travel they’ve blown everyone within the travel industry away with their...
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Tipping is a topic I have been wanting to rant about for a while, however it seems as an Australian – a country which doesn’t tip – my words carry little weight. I have believed for a number of years now that tipping has been taken too far throughout the world, especially within the United States where a tip now seems to be expected...
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Ever wanted to try something completely different? Ever wanted to be inspired? Ever day-dream about embarking on the trip of a lifetime? Joel Key and Phoebe Mroczek are about to do all of the above. In the pursuit of happiness, and discovering what makes people around the world happy, this amazing couple recently quit their careers (Joel a Physio and Phoebe in...
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We recently published a photo essay on some of the world’s wackiest wildlife, which was so well received that this week we bring you some of the world’s most incredible insects! This may sound like a relatively strange topic for a blog post, however rest assured, there are some pretty insane insects out there in the world! Here are the top 10 we have...
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Looking to meet a traveler this Tuesday? You’re in the right place! I’ve always been fascinated by long term travelers – those brave enough to trade their house and possessions for a life of full time travel! As such this week I chatted to Michael and Nicole from Suitcase Stories, who, 15 months ago, did exactly that! It’s now been over...
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Florida’s largest native land mammal is the Black Bear – a very shy and extremely elusive creature which hides within dense vegetation and can only be spotted very rarely in the wild. Spotting one is an event to cherish, and absolutely thrilling for those who are lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. That being said, your chances of...
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Russia is experiencing huge international backlash after recently passing anti-gay propaganda legislation which bans “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations around minors.” So strong is the international disgust at this move that many countries, including the United States, are considering Boycotting the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics in fear of...
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Italy is one of the worlds top travel destinations; no surprise here, is there? However I’m not going to repeat the overstated remarks like “Italy is beautiful”, or “add it to your bucket list”.
Instead I’m going to tell you my own story of living in Italy for couple of years, experiencing all four seasons, and most of all, about the people I met along the way.
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Jessica Kay has both a passion and a passport, and has been travelling the world with both! Just your average 26 year old girlie-girl, who just happens to have a serious case of wanderlust, she is a speech pathologist by day, travel blogger by night, and traveler by long weekends/vacation time! So far she has been lucky to have beautiful memories of places near...
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Introducing Lina & Dave! A married couple from Wisconsin, USA, they have been travelling for 12+ years, solo and together. Between the two of them they have already visited 31 countries! Everytime they leave the country it ignites something in both of them that leaves them yearning for more as they return to their regimented lifestyles at home. They have come...
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Introducing Sarah Bennett; an expert traveler who ended up teaching in China after a conversation with a university friend after a night out at early o’clock. “You’re the only person I know who could do it!” was the explanation. Graduation was soon followed by 6 months in Inner Mongolia and China, which then ended up being extended to a 2 year stay, with a trip home...
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Vanessa Chiasson is TurnipseedTravel – an ocean loving Maritimer now settled as a freelance writer in Ottawa. Her diverse travels have seen her run marathons in Paris, handle the coffee farms of Hawaii, and tour the national parks of Malawi. Next up? A round-the-world trip with 9 stops, including Turkey, Myanmar, and Australia. When not on the road, she loves...
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Amazing Sets of …Stairs I have always thought that traveling is the best weight loss regime you could possibly undertake. While I have an irrational fear of the gym, and refuse to put my body through unnecessary exercise when at home, I have a love of the outdoors, a love for adventure, and when I travel I travel to destinations which naturally lend themselves to...
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Introducing Bex! An unconventional British lass with a degree in International Relations, the wrong side of 35 and only just the right side of 40, Bex finds herself living in the unconventional country of Greece. S
he’s traveled to, lived and taught in various places around the globe—Sri Lanka, Cambodia and even helped teach English to the crew of a container ship travelling across the Atlantic Ocean!
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We are huge fans of wonderful, weird and wacky wildlife, and have made it our mission to photograph as many different international species as we possibly can! Pictured below are some of our favorite wild animals which can only found in their native countries/continents. Of course you can head to your local zoo – however that doesn’t count! Which wildlife is...
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I think we managed to find possibly one of the most disappointing “resorts” in the Metropolitan Resort, Orlando, as we made our way home from our East Coast Road trip. The whole day had not really gone in our favor, and the “resort” didn’t make it any better. I use the word resort in quotation marks, as having a nice pool does not make a 2 star motel a...
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This week has been an account of my time climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, and while the first two days were recorded in excruciating details for you, the last 5 days were unfortunately not – sadly I guess I was too exhausted as the climbs became more difficult to keep a diary.
So this is an overview of the best and the rest!
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Our time volunteering in Costa Rica during January 2012, allowed us to take part in animal welfare projects around the country. Here is a brief overview of our project as put together by filmmaker Keira Austin. The benefit of volunteering as an International Student Volunteer was that at the end of our two week conservation project we were treated to a two week adventure tour of the country!
Click here to watch a full 15 minute documentary of our time as environmental conservationists.
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During our time volunteering in Costa Rica during January 2012, film-maker Keira Austin followed us, documenting our conservation efforts. We joined a project organized through International Student Volunteers, which allowed us to take part in animal welfare projects in Costa Rica.
The first half highlights how the research obtained from our volunteer work has helped maintain a key habitat for dolphins and whales in the area of Golfo Dulce. This research was used to discontinue the establishment of a tuna farm in the bay of that is commonly used as a breeding ground for these marine creatures.
The second half follows as we help biologists collect research data for Poison Dart frogs, dolphins and whales in the Golfo Dulce region. This data was then obtained by the Costa Rican Government to help provide sustainable systems for conservation of wildlife in the area.
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In an attempt to visit every foreign shore, Mike and I have been around the world a couple of times, maybe more. Here is a photo essay of some of our favorite Destinations on earth! Where are your favorite destinations on earth?
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This year is a year of firsts – my first (and hopefully only) marriage, first house, first tropical storm, and first 4th of July spent in America, as an American resident. So what is 4th of July? As an Australian, all I know about 4th of July is that it is America’s Independence day, and a public holiday throughout the country. What I have come to learn is...
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This week’s guest post comes from Catherine Broughton, who has written an interesting and incredibly entertaining account of her experience road tripping through Albania. We entered Albania via Podgorica in Montenegro. I don’t know, there is something about the name “Montenegro” that made me think it would be stunningly beautiful – and the coastal area was, but...
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Last night was my first epic Florida storm, and I literally thought the world was going to end! I’ve been told though that the worst of the Florida Hurricane season is yet to come – so I did some research! Remember to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube...
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Daytona Beach is lined with high-rise resorts and hotels which boast hundreds of rooms each to cater to the mass tourism each year for both Spring Break and the Daytona 500.
We chose to stay at the Oceanside Inn which is “a comfortable beachfront hotel on the quieter side of Daytona.” “Quieter” translates into the more rundown side of Daytona, however we had no problem whatsoever with security in the area, nor did we have any problems with the “human element” of the area.
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I am Megan Jerrard, professional travel blogger/journalist with a focus on adventure, discovery, immersion and inspiring you to explore!
