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Into the Belly (1 of 3)
A journey to the belly of the Earth finds a remark
I Wanna Be a Travel Writer – Intro
Intro There’s nothing like a good ol’ Aussie steak-ribs-tatties-and-veg dinner to put a smile on Jen’s face. I wanna be a travel writer. Who doesn’t? Most people think a travel writer gets paid to travel the world writing about their trips. I suppose that the lives of some successful freelancers could be summed up in […]
Exploring a Bay of Plenty (2 of 2)
We dipped our paddles into the mounting waves, our boat picked up momentum and we joined the rest of the group. Once we had all safely left shore (only one bloke tipped his boat and had to climb back in), we began our trek across the open waters. With the current pushing from one side […]
Eight Days of Madness: Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair (3 of 3)
What is the Overland Track? This track is the best known and most used long distance walking track in Tasmania. This said, it is one of the hardest tracks going. Spanning 80 kilometres, the track winds through spectacular alpine scenery, eucalypt forests, palm valleys and open grassland. It takes 5 to 10 days to complete […]
Den Norge (8 of 8)
I opted to save my money and not get a room. While walking around, I was ecstatic to find that they had a laundry room that put soap and fabric softener in without having to pay for it. So, I found myself doing my laundry until 2:30am and ironing it because I couldn’t wait any […]
Den Norge (4 of 8)
The Beauty Beyond the Barf Bags The next day, I continued North. I took the 8 hour train to a small port town just for the night. Finally, I took a ferry to the Lofoton Islands. The ferry was very small and the waters were very rough. I sat inside the cabin and, as soon […]
Chador Etiquette (2 of 2)
Christine Michaud thought she would make herself i
Chador Etiquette (1 of 2)
Christine Michaud thought she would make herself i
Capp’s Classic Travel Quotes
A collection of travel quotes from the life of a traveler. I have given credit to those I knew or can remember. “The journey of 1000 miles usually begins with ‘Get outta my house!’” – Capp “The beginning is always a good place to start.” – A munchkin from the Wizard of Oz “Begin at […]
Advice for Aussies Flying RTW
If you’re in Australia and want to depart from there for your round-the-world or multi-continental trip, it’s easy to find a good fare – as long as you’re willing to do some searching and some researching. Whichever fare and airline(s) you do settle on, be sure to check the rules as well, to figure out […]
Digital Backpacker 2000
January 4th: India Hello rupee!! Hello chocolate!! Holland welcomed me with a cool breeze and the German words “Noch immer Radarkontrolle” along the highway. It wasn’t a feeling of coming home at all. I missed the palm trees and the crowds walking the streets at night. Back home the doors are closed all day, even
Walking the Kerry Way (2 of 2) – Ireland
Tim O’Reilly jumps at a chance to walk part of the