The Real Cabo
August 18th, 2010

Before Cancun developed into the popular all-inclusive vacation spot it is today, Cabo San Lucas was the place to go. Sadly, as the east coast developed into a tourist destination, the west coast was somewhat forgotten about. Cabo became thought of as “the other spring break destination”. What’s unfortunate is that Cabo has so much [...]

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Would I Do It Again… Part 2
August 4th, 2010

My last post included five experiences I’ve had over years of traveling that exemplify the overall thrills and spills, if you will (no pun on the rhyme) from traveling. Since I titled that post “Part 1”, that means I have to come up with a Part 2, which honestly, was plenty of fun to do! [...]

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Would I do it Again? … Part 1
July 28th, 2010

Over my years of travel, from pseudo backing in Australia & New Zealand to posh hotels in Paris, I’ve had some incredibly intriguing, thought-provoking and just plain fun experiences. While I could easily list 100 reasons to get out there and see the world, I thought sharing some of these might provide a better example [...]

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Why I Went to Zimbabwe
March 22nd, 2010

My most recent blogs have featured destinations that most others aren’t – either destinations I’ve visited, or want to, that I feel are worth sharing with others. Last year, I went to southern Africa for 16 days and I couldn’t pass up the chance to go to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls can be seen [...]

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Escaping North to Iceland
January 22nd, 2010

With a name like Iceland, a country might start off with a disadvantage in the tourism industry. Luckily, enough travelers have been intrigued by its proximity to the arctic circle and awed by its natural beauty to make fears induced by the name virtually obsolete. This is not to say that it’s a warm weather [...]

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Africa’s Largest Island
January 18th, 2010

Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island, located in the Indian Ocean approximately 500 kilometers from Mozambique. This African nation carries a bit of a mystique, perhaps due to its location and incredible wildlife, many species which are indigenous to the island. If you’ve seen images of Madagascar on television or in movies, you’ve most [...]

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What You Won’t Find in Buenos Aires
November 20th, 2009

Don’t go to Buenos Aires expecting awe-inspiring landmarks, riveting architecture or world-renown museums. There really aren’t any. This, however, is part of Buenos Aires’ charm. It’s a city that may take a while to get used to, though once you will, it will be difficult to part with it. So what does Buenos Aires offer? [...]

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Stunning Slovenia
November 13th, 2009

For a country that has only been independent since 1991, Slovenia has quickly distinguished itself. The city’s move towards modernizations blends well into its classic Eastern European history and architecture blend with it’s stunning natural beauty as a picturesque backdrop. City Life Ljubljana, the country’s capital city center’s around it’s lively square, characterized by the [...]

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Destination of the Week – Cape Town
November 6th, 2009

A bustling harbor front, a downtown steeped in history and Table Mountain as a backdrop, Cape Town seems like a world unto itself. Throw in 761 kilometers of Garden route filled with wine country, coastal scenery, wildlife parks and outdoor activities and you could easily spend several weeks exploring this region. Spend the first day [...]

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Costa Rican Treasures
October 31st, 2009

Welcome to Destination of the Week! This is a new feature I’m adding to my blog which strictly explores specific destinations. Sometimes it’s linked to an event that recently occurred or a trip that I’ve recently taken and want to share. Other times it reflects destinations that will make good vacation spots in the coming [...]

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