Destinations

Destination Details: Madagascar

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I have pretty much wanted to go to Madagascar since I fell in love with traveling a decade ago. I’m not sure where the fascination came from but it definitely had something to do with lemurs. So, when my husband and I were looking for an African adventure, we decided to seek out a lesser-visited [...]

February 2, 2012 1 comment READ MORE →

Hiatus on the Alleppey Express

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The train grinds to a screeching, unscheduled stop. From the window to my left, the ground falls away sharply and only a nineteenth century stone bridge separates our dilapidated carriage from the murky Keralan estuary that sweeps away into the distance. To my right I can see across the stifling carriage, through the glassless windows, [...]

January 31, 2012 1 comment READ MORE →

Kiwi’s Guide to Wellington, New Zealand

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New Zealand’s natural beauty is undeniable. Its “pretty as a picture” reputation has been made famous by big blockbuster hits such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong, luring adventure tourists to its shores like Frodo to the ring.  Therefore, most people don’t think to visit New Zealand for its bright lights [...]

January 26, 2012 0 comments READ MORE →

Prague via Instagram

Prague tram

I rode Tram 21, the “tourist tram,” up to Prague Castle, but instead of getting off at the castle with the rest of the tourists I decided I wanted to see where the tram ended. The journey stopped in what seemed to be the suburbs of Prague. I had to catch another tram going back [...]

January 20, 2012 1 comment READ MORE →

Photo of the Week: the Drum Tower in Xi’an, China

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Today’s featured photo is the Drum Tower in downtown Xi’an, China.  Sequestered between bustling streets and hidden behind trees, it holds great mystery for the Chinese and tourists alike because of the swallows that soar around it day and night. This image was taken by Bethany West who is a 20-year-old student with a passion for traveling that started when she went to [...]

January 12, 2012 2 comments READ MORE →

3 Little Known But Must See Places in Karnataka, India

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India is popularly defined by its exotic food, culture and religion. While many magnificent architectural feats, such as the Taj Mahal, make it into tourist guides and agendas of culture seekers, a vast number of temples still remain unknown to many. It is my intention to seek out these incredible and lesser known monuments and [...]

January 10, 2012 2 comments READ MORE →

Top 5 Eco-Hotels in America and Canada

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With energy efficiency, personal carbon footprints and environmental concerns more than ever in the public eye, many individuals travelling abroad on holiday want to ensure that their hotel is making a real effort to be as “green” as possible. If you do want to travel the world but have something of a conscience about your [...]

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January 7, 2012 1 comment READ MORE →

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