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Our first river crossing

Aug 16, 2011 at 11:49 am in Australia, Travel Writing, Wilderness Adventures by Laurence · Leave a Comment »

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We were travelling Australia by four wheel drive – a trip which was the culmination of a dream I had had for many years, built upon the tales of a trip around Australia my father did back in his twenties.
Our steed was the legendarily rock solid Toyota Landcruiser 80 series – a vehicle which for many is [...]

Travel Writing Contest – Win $200 toward your next Travel Adventure

Jul 29, 2011 at 2:57 pm in Adventure Travel, Headline, Travel Writing by Gear Up and Play · 1 Comment »

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It’s our first travel writing contest and we are excited to say, the winner will win $200 dollars toward their next adventure How fun!  Note:  This is a cash prize so you can spend it how you like.  All cash prizes will be delivered via Paypal so make sure you have or make [...]

Surf Travel to Costa Rica Continues to Grow

Jul 16, 2011 at 10:09 am in Adventure Travel, Costa Rica, Travel Writing by Gear Up and Play · 1 Comment »

Surfing At Playa Grande Costa Rica

If you travel frequently, you might notice an increasing amount of over-sized luggage in the shape of surfboards.  Where are these boards going?  Chances are they are going to San Jose or Liberia, Costa Rica’s two international airports, both of which are just a short drive to some of the best surfing beaches in the [...]

What is Adventure Travel?

May 9, 2011 at 7:04 pm in Adventure Travel, Headline, Learning Center, Travel Writing by Gear Up and Play · Leave a Comment »

Adventure travel is a vague term mostly associated with some type of activity you do while traveling.  Common outdoor travel adventures include hiking, kayaking, climbing, and bicycling to name just a few.
The activity is important but there’s more to adventure travel then just what you are doing.  Ask yourself, “What am I trying to achieve on [...]

Travel Writing Jobs – Become a Travel Writer

Feb 16, 2010 at 9:20 pm in Headline, Learning Center, Travel Writing by Gear Up and Play · Leave a Comment »

freelance travel writer

When I started Gear Up and Play I had a dream. It was pretty simple, I wanted to quit my 9-5 day job and pursue something that would allow me the freedom to enjoy life the way I always imagined. In this dream I traveled freely, just me and my backpack, a notebook computer and [...]

Join our Team – we’re looking for writers

Aug 2, 2009 at 1:40 am in Featured, Learning Center, Travel Writing by Gear Up and Play · 2 Comments »

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Its the Perfect Opportunity for Students wanting to earn a little cash, new bloggers or anyone just