Authored by Cory Lee You may remember Cory Lee from his inspiring traveler interview where he spoke about traveling the world from his wheelchair. An expert on accessible travel, today Cory writes about his experience in Salzburg, Austria. After spending a week in Munich, I was itching to get out of the city and do a day trip. I had dreamed of visiting...
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There are numerous reasons why you should make it to Vietnam one day. Breath-taking landscapes, friendly and hospitable Vietnamese, affordability (backpacking in Vietnam is popular and it’s a well known destination among budget travellers), and of course, coffee, coffee, coffee! Yes, there is nothing better than enjoying a cup of black (ca phe den) or iced coffee with condensed milk (cap he sua da) while watching as life goes by on a corner of the street!
When planning your Vietnam itinerary, there are certain places you can’t afford to miss. You may not know, but Vietnam has all the off-the-beaten-path experiences that you are all looking for, such as hiking the Northern mountain area of Sapa or taking photos over the beautiful sunrise in Hoi.
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Just like so many others, Tasha Hacker has a life-long obsession with traveling the world. Though unlike any other, this incredibly inspiring woman throws herself at the mercy of the unforgiving sea in order to do so. Her passion for sailing and ocean racing has seen her set sail to destinations like New York City, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, South Africa,...
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There is an emotional power associated with outdoor adventure. It has the power to be both transformational and empowering, and nobody knows this better than Jill Wheeler. A climber, skier, and kite surfing champion; a yoga, mountaineering and white water kayaking instructor; Jill is an advocate for women’s health and fitness, and advocate for achieving both...
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Authored by Peter Korchnak Slovakia’s tiny capital Bratislava gets so few tourists compared to the nearby Vienna, Budapest, or Prague, that there is hardly a beaten path at all. Still, it seems most travelers hike up to the Castle, roam around the Old Town, stroll on the Danube promenade, take the elevator up the UFO Bridge and call it a pleasant day, or, in...
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Francis Tapon is an extreme adventure traveler who has hiked across America four times, walked across Spain twice, and has traveled to 100 counties. An incredibly inspiring traveler with a thirst to see more of the world, he is currently on a four-year voyage to visit all 54 African countries.
And he’ll be filming his four year journey along the way to bring us a groundbreaking new TV series with footage and film from the places that CNN and Nat Geo don’t show you. His aim is to show the world the Unseen Africa.
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By Guest Blogger Jamie Gault I was walking along Soi Sukhumvit in Bangkok with Murdoch. The noise was rich and overflowing. Sporadically the sun would peep through the clouds letting some out of the engine racket and sounds of water boiling from the street carts. But mostly the clouds kept everything in, not that I was complaining. Bangkok is a city that sits...
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Christmas 2013 saw Justin Carmack arrive in Dahab, Egypt. As with many travelers around the world, Egypt was high on his bucket list. However it was the world class diving which convinced him to stay. An American born travel blogger who has been on the road non stop for 3 years now, Justin is no stranger to hitting up countries a little further off the beaten path....
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For most people, the concept of selling their home and material possessions in pursuit of a life of full time travel is terrifying. Brian and Noelle from Ireland did just that, however they didn’t do it once, and they didn’t do it twice. They’ve now given up everything THREE times to travel the world, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be...
Read MoreBy Guest Blogger Ruth Sheffer The lure and magic of the East with the comforts of the West – what could be more tempting? After living in China for a while, the attraction of modern toilets and a clean environment could never be overstated. So with this in mind we hopped on a ferry boat to the island of Jinmen. From there we boarded a small domestic flight and...
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Out of thousands of applicants, 6 lucky entrants to the Doubletree by Hilton DTour competition were chosen to represent and promote the brand on an all expenses paid trip around their chosen continent. 5 of the 6 chosen DTourists have now completed their tours, having respectively traveled across Australia, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, Africa and the United...
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By Guest Blogger Iulia Iuga When people hear I am originally from Romania, they often ask “what’s there to visit in your country besides Dracula’s castle?”. I tell them that of course, the region of Transylvania is a great place to see, and that truth be told, vampires or no vampires, there is an aura of mystery that this medieval area still...
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Step on Jean Gab, a cutter built in 1930, and dive into the blue world of whales and dolphins!
The first time I decided to do just that was in 2009- a daytrip with a wonderful crew and a handful of nice volunteers. We encountered a large pod of striped dolphins and I was instantly hooked!
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By Guest Blogger Jamie Hunts If decide to do as many visitors to Guernsey do, and take a walk along the island’s magnificent coastline, you eventually come to realise that there sure are a lot of fortifications and castles dotted around the place for such a small island. And you would be right in thinking so! Guernsey is an island of only 25 square miles in size,...
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How many times have you spent an incredible amount of time and money just getting to a place, only to find afterwards that you only have a few blurry photos to share when you get back home? Hiring a vacation photographer is a growing trend at the moment, however for those traveling on a tight budget, here is the next best thing! Tips and advice from Vacation...
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Justyna Śnieżek is your true “off the beaten path” traveler. Trading television for travel, Justyna prefers to experience her dream destinations rather than being content with watching them on TV. Never content with merely seeing “the sights”, she likes to fully immerse herself into each new culture to truly disover a destination – a...
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Dying to travel but can’t due to your mortgage? Home exchange might be the answer to all of your travel woes! Why not swap your house or apartment with like-minded travelers from all over the world? This is how Kerry Ascione and family travels, and the concept has seen them stay, for free, for up to six weeks in incredible homes in Spain, France and England....
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A deafening scream silences the cacophony of forest sounds – chirping, buzzing and rustling – we have been listening to for the past twenty minutes. Emmiti, our guide, nods to me, his way of indicating my safari group is about to experience what we have traveled by plane, boat and foot to see: wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream Reserve.
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At age 2, Cory Lee was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. At first he could walk a few steps at a time as long as he was holding onto something, however over the years his muscles weakened and soon he could not walk at all. A true inspiration, he has not allowed his circumstances to prevent him from his dream of traveling and exploring the world. Making his...
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Vietnam has a passion for cycling. Though it’s a developing country, it is relatively safe and its roads are for the most part in good shape, making it an ideal region to experience by bike.
Suitable for cyclists of all fitness levels, while it may not be in your Vietnam travel guide, experienced peddle heads tend to head for the hills and beautiful landscapes of the northern highlands, and beginners and leisure riders favor the flats of the Mekong Delta in the far south.
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Jonny Blair is a hardcore backpacker who would lay down and die before giving up his adventurous lifestyle. Over the last decade he has made his way through 75 countries, stepped foot onto all 7 continents, and held over 50 different jobs all around the world in order to fund his intense obsession with travel. He has taken the polar plunge in Antarctica (fully...
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I know we reflect each year on how quickly the 12 months flew by, but wow did this year disappear! 2013 was a phenomenal year: stressful at times, but as usual, packed full of international adventure! Mike and I kicked off the new year in Tasmania, Australia. Both unemployed having just left our jobs to make the international move to the United States, we spent...
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On her first trip abroad to Rome, a friend didn’t think “Megan” sounded Italian enough, so renamed her Megano. Since then the name has stuck, and Megan now runs “Meganotravels” – a site dedicated to tales of a career breaker gallivanting around the globe. What do you love the most about travelling? Seeing how other people around...
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Married for 10 months now, I keep getting asked when I’m going to start popping out children. The secondary question to this is “what’s going to happen when you have kids” – referring to my travel addiction. And funnily enough everyone asks already thinking they know the answer. That I’ll be forced to settle down, buy a house, stay in one place, pick out schools. People are quite shocked, many even laugh it off, when I reply with “They’ll be the most well traveled children the world has ever met!”
Because you know what, there are no rules to life. Who says you can’t travel full time with kids in tow? Seriously – who says? There are specialist family holiday companies that provide creche’s for those with younger kids and who says you can’t homeschool them on the road? Honestly, with the way a lot of children are turning out these days and with the state of their education, an education on the road while traveling would probably be better for them!
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Travel as an Elite Athlete: Interviewing Australian Olympian Caroline Buchanan Caroline Buchanan is a BMX & Mountain Bike athlete, 5 x World Champion, and London 2012 Olympic Games Finalist. Her sport has seen her travel all over the world since she was 9 years old, and has gained her worldwide recognition as one of the most successful international cyclists. So...
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I am Megan Jerrard, professional travel blogger/journalist with a focus on adventure, discovery, immersion and inspiring you to explore!
