New Zealand for One – Traveling Solo

Jul 24 2011 in New Zealand, Travel Tips by Gear Up and Play

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You’re single, solo, alone, whatever you want to call it, maybe just free! You want to escape the confining restraints of the life you know, the the life that defines you every day. The life that has become stale and boring. It’s time for New Zealand for One – doing it solo.
New Zealand is the [...]

North Cyprus Holiday Tips

Jan 17 2011 in Destination Guides, Europe, Travel Tips by Beyazıt DERE

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Ledra street in the centre of Nicosia is an easy pedestrian crossing point from the south into North Cyprus. If you have chosen to book a cheap Cyprus holiday and ended up in the south or a package holiday to North Cyprus, it matters little if you wish to explore the northern sector of Nicosia.
The [...]

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Eat, Pray, Love for the Sustainable Traveler: India

Oct 22 2010 in Eco Adventures, India, Travel Tips by Kelley

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Last week, we satisfied your appetite with home made pasta and farm fresh veggies with Eat, Pray, Love for the Sustainable Traveler: Italy. This week, we’ll be cooking up a different kind of recipe, revealing a menu that will feed your soul and nourish your spirit.
Holistic Bill of Health
Long before the time of [...]

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Eat, Pray, Love for the Sustainable Traveler: Italy

Oct 21 2010 in Eco Adventures, Italy, Travel Tips by Kelley

Why not make your own soul searching experience a sustainable one?
During your journey to travel enlightenment, what better way to increase your good karma then by contributing to the local communities and preserving the environment. This goal can be accomplished through many unique, educational, and not to mention, tasty activities. Indulge in 5 course [...]

Four practical things you should know how to do in China and SE Asia

Oct 2 2010 in Asia, China, Travel Tips by Jennifer Choban

Four practical things you should know how to do in China and SE Asia

Eat, drink and be merry

Welcome to the land of hot pot, noodle soup for breakfast, Peking duck and wonderful veggies cooked in clay pots.  Throughout a lot of SE Asia, you can get away with just using a spoon.  But as you work your way east, you’ll want to be proficient with chopsticks.  Hold [...]

3 Things in Cappadocia You Can’t Miss

Jul 6 2010 in Europe, Travel Tips, Turkey by Janice Au

‘Cappadocia is definitely the part of Turkey that I’ll never forget,’ says Janice Au, who is just back from her magical trip in Central Turkey.
If you’re bored of the busy city scenes of Istanbul, you may probably want to escape to the less touristy Cappadocia. To say that Cappadocia is beautiful is definitely an understatement. [...]

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Backpacking on the cheap: The real way to get Cheap Flights

Oct 22 2009 in Budget Travel, Urban Backpacking by lewis2009

CHEAP BACKPACKING/CHEAP FLIGHTS:Stick your tongue out at high flight prices

I think most people are aware of the discount flight websites like whichbudget.com etc etc, but what most people don’t know is that this should only be a starting point for you.

How to Pack a Backpack – 7 Tips from the Happy Camper

Oct 12 2009 in Backpacking, Camping, Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking by Michael Falk

When planning a camping or hiking trip, correctly packing your backpack can really make a difference. Start

Backpacking with a Guitar – Travel Guitars

Sep 28 2009 in Backpacking, Camping, Featured, Urban Backpacking by Michael Falk

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Don’t leave your music behind!! To often I find myself on a backpacking trip and realize I wish I had my guitar

How to save money on backpacking

Jul 2 2009 in Featured, Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking by Gear Up and Play

Backpacking is synonymous with travelers on limited funds, so it is vital to keep costs down and save….