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Wine and Winding Roads on Tasmania’s Wild East Coast
Often overshadowed by the mainland Australian states, Brad Christmas discovers Tasmania is home to some of most spectacular coastline as well as some of the best food and wine downunder.
The Highlights (and Lowlights) of the 2011 Travel Blog Exchange
June 9-11 saw hundreds of travel bloggers and industry members head to Vancouver for two days of networking, learning, connecting, and putting faces to Twitter avatars. Here are the highlights and lowlights from TBEX 2011.
How to Travel Responsibly on a Budget
For those travelers that are feeling the burden of their carbon footprint, Zoë Smith offers nine easy-to-follow tips to not only minimize the damage to the environment but limit the impact to your wallet too.
Déjà vu and Legends in the Castles of North Wales
Roy A. Barnes explored some of the 500 castles situated in a land the size of Massachusetts, finding plenty of history and even some chills.
Five Unexpected Places to Learn to Surf
Hawaii and Indonesia aren’t the only places you can learn to catch waves; Delphine Foo sheds some light on a few lesser-known spots to learn to surf.
Home Sweet Home – 7 Famous People’s Homes Turned Museums
For some us, traveling can be a sort of pilgrimage, not the religious kind, but one which makes us seek out the homes of some of the most inspirational people in the world. Denise Pulis shares a few of her favorite homes turned museums, but she knows there are many, many more.
Exploring the “City of Contrasts” and Other Tired Travel Clichés
Matthew Stone visits a city of contrasts to investigate one of the most common travel-writing cliches.
People of Plaza De Armas, Santiago, Chile
When Jody Hanson moved into an apartment in Portal Fernandez Concha in Santiago’s historic Plaza de Armas, she realized that she would get an insider’s view of Santiago that very few people ever get to see.
It’s All Greek to Me: The Origins of 15 Popular Travel Expressions Explained
Guidebooks offer us tips on how to travel the world on a ‘shoestring budget’ and advise us to ‘do as the Romans’ do’ when vacationing abroad. Sage advice for sure, but where did these peculiar travel idioms originate? Writer and language-lover Reannon Muth explains the history behind 15 popular travel words and phrases.
10 Tips for Travel in Navajo Land
A lesser-known travel destination in the United States introduces gorgeous scenery and the culture of the largest American Indian nation, the Navajo. Ten tips for your trip.
Things You Need to Know About TBEX 2011 in Vancouver
If you are one of the over 500 people planning to attend the Travel Blog Exchange in Vancouver on June 11 and 12, 2011, here’s what you need to know to make the most of the conference and your time in this beautiful city.
How To Make the Best of Travel Writing Conferences and Trade Shows
Are you a travel writer looking to network at conferences and trade shows? Isabel Eva Bohrer provides a comprehensive breakdown of how to make the best of networking events worldwide.
8 Secrets to Guilt-Free Travel in Developing Nations
With a bit of consideration, pre-planning and sensitivity, there’s no reason why traveling in the developing world can’t be a positive experience all-round. Zoë Smith offers some food-for-thought advice for traveling in the world’s poorest regions.
5 Reasons to Plan Ahead for the London 2012 Olympics
With the London 2012 Olympics just around the corner Josh Aggars explores some of the important issues that all visitors will want to check out before booking their trip.
Living Light in Liguria: WWOOFing at the House of the Sun
Volunteering on organic farms can mean a lot of different things. When Jaclyn Einis WWOOFed in Liguria, it meant dirty fingernails, multilingual meditation and discovering that the next best thing to wine was right under her feet.
9 Reasons to Visit Chicago This Summer
From eclectic street festivals to picnics in the park, running along the Lakefront and hitting the beach, there’s so much to do in Chicago during the summer. Here are nine reasons why you should add a visit to Chicago to your summer plans.
Staying Healthy Abroad
It’s okay to prioritize your experience abroad over your normal healthy routine, but Hilary Hershberger makes some recommendations on how to make the transition from exercising and eating right at home to exercising and eating right during international travel.
Should You Quit Your Job to Travel in a Still Uncertain Economy?
The economy still sucks, but at least you have a job. Adam Seper is here to tell you why you should quit that job and take off on an extended trip. Crazy? Maybe not.
Exploring the Rucar-Bran Passage in Transylvania, Romania
Adrian visited the Bran Castle (home of Dracula, the Vampire) in the heart of Transylvania and explored the caves of Southern Carpathians in his home country, Romania.
Five of the Most Touristed US National Parks (and How to Escape the Crowds)
These top 5 most visited US National Parks are popular destinations for a reason. Jenn Molholt tells you where to go to enjoy the parks but not the crowds.
The “Carnival” Spirit of Biloxi’s Mardi Gras – Mississippi Gulf Coast
Roy A. Barnes attended the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s largest Fat Tuesday celebration while pondering its first one 100-plus years earlier.
Eat Your Way Around Vancouver
With an abundance of talented chefs, international cuisines and top-quality locally sourced ingredients, Vancouver offers so many great places to fill your face that a time-strapped tourist never has to spend time wondering what to eat—only where to eat it.
6 Natural Phenomena to See Before They Disappear
The glaciers are melting, tigers are endangered, and rainforests are dwindling. Joanna Eng guides you through some of Earth’s at-risk natural wonders in order to inspire you towards more planet-friendly travel and living habits.
Exploring the Real Jewish Quarter in Paris
The area around the Rue des Rosiers has long been known as the “Jewish Quarter” of Paris. While this has always been partly true and partly misleading, the centre of Jewish cultural life in the capital is slowly shifting north.