by Elmer Cruz
Mar 19, 2012 at 2:16 pm in Australia, Culinary, Sightseeing, Urban Adventures by Elmer Cruz · Leave a Comment »
It was not my first time to be a tourist in my own backyard. I’ve lived in Sydney, Australia for more than 12 years but got to appreciate it even more when I moved to the Philippines back in year 2000. Since then I’ve been visiting Sydney almost every other year and it still manages [...]
Feb 22, 2012 at 9:29 am in Personal Growth and Travel, Urban Adventures by green goddess · 4 Comments »
What would happen if you didn’t own a cellphone, television or computer? How would that impact your life?
There are many in this world who can barely afford food let alone technology, but that’s hard to imagine in this tech-attached world. Think back to when you were a kid (if you are old enough.) Do you [...]
by Nate Harper
Feb 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Adrenaline and Extreme, Cultural Experiences, Taiwan, Urban Backpacking by Nate Harper · 5 Comments »
Be Prepared! This is sound advice for nearly any occasion. On a backpacking trip it usually means bringing enough food, water, and warm clothing. On a deep sea fishing trip it could mean carrying an adequate amount of sunscreen or filling the cooler with at least a week’s worth of beer, even if the trip is [...]
Feb 11, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Adventure Travel, Destination Guides, Philippines, Urban Adventures by loredana valles · 5 Comments »
Everyone needs a time off from their usual routines. That is why holidays simply make us breathe and relax for even just a little while. Holidays are often best spent outside our usual surroundings in order to give us a taste of a new environment that will refresh us, but unfortunately, most of the time [...]
by Nate Harper
Feb 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Bicycle Touring, Cultural Experiences, Taiwan by Nate Harper · 8 Comments »
Triathlon training generally involves six days of exercise—two days a week for each sport. Over several months, even with the variation, the routine can become a bore. This particular day was a cycling day, and it would turn out to be one of the most memorable of any, and it had absolutely nothing to do [...]
Aug 30, 2011 at 9:03 am in Adventure Travel, Urban Adventures by green goddess · Leave a Comment »
You don’t need to go far from your home to have adventures of many kinds. Most communities have a food scene, an art scene and an outdoors scene, no matter how small. The quaint little shops in downtown squares are inviting to the eyes, as the rolling hills and mountains or grassy flatlands entice the [...]
by Patricia GW
at 8:59 am in Adventure Travel, Urban Adventures, Urban Backpacking by Patricia GW · 3 Comments »
I was deposited at the Chatelet metro station with my large backpack sagging on my shoulders, wearing a straw cowboy hat that read “Je t’aime Charles de Gaulle Aeroports.” My clothes were disheveled from a sleepless night across the Atlantic, and my look must have screamed AMERICAN TOURIST to the impeccably dressed French women who [...]
Dec 30, 2010 at 2:43 pm in Europe, Urban Adventures by Gear Up and Play · Leave a Comment »
European buses tend to be a favorite way to travel for those budget travelers like students and backpackers. But there is another great option that Europe’s buses have to offer. Buses offer a great way to tour the city or visit the country side. The Double Decker open air buses are the best ways to [...]
Sep 6, 2010 at 7:23 pm in New Zealand, Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking by Jennifer Choban · 6 Comments »
I recently read an article on travel website about the advantages of traveling when you’re older. It had some good points, but overall I found it disturbing. The “older” author was 28. Twenty-eight! I’m not in my twenties…or thirties. But I still go schlepping around with a backpack whenever I get the chance. Here’s what [...]
by lewis2009
Nov 27, 2009 at 10:15 pm in Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking by lewis2009 · 1 Comment »
Having been on the road since January 2009, I’ve got to say I’ve pretty much seen and experienced a lot of it. Now I’m traveling with the girl I love and I couldn’t be happier. Whether you are looking for a few hookups, or something deeper, here are some tips that might get you what [...]
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