October 2011
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A Tour of Chernobyl as it exists today
So heres my trip to Chernobyl in pictures.
The trip was booked with www.tourchernobyl.com. I just emailed info@tourkiev.com, and got in touch with the guy who runs the whole place, Sergei. Really, really helpful guy who talked me through the whole process and answered numerous dumbass emails i sent him. You can book everything through them, from the flights (cost me about 500...
September 2011
2 posts
10 Lost cities of the world That You Can Still...
travel and tourism
Ancient history books are littered with examples of cities that were destroyed, abandoned or swallowed up by the sea. The existence of some have never been proved. The remnants of others can still be visited.
Troy
Remains of the fabled city from the pages of Homer were discovered in the 19th century in...
10 Things You Should Not Do In Las Vegas
You often hear of travel guides telling you about things that you must do or see when you are in Vegas but we’re taking a different track here. Riffing off a list from Concierge.com made about NY, we’ve put together a list of Ten Things You Should NOT DO in Vegas.
Yes, Vegas is the one last place in the free world where you can...
March 2010
10 posts
10 Volunteer Opportunities For Free Travel
Feature photo by technicolorcavalry Photo by AsianInsights
The chance to give something back, an opportunity to share your skills and knowledge, to meet other travellers or simply to meet the locals…
There are many reasons to volunteer while you’re travelling and there are literally thousands of charities and organisations that look for help from passing travellers.
Many ask...
8 Tools to Help You Travel Forever and Live Rent...
8 Tools to Help You Travel Forever and Live Rent Free
So you’ve decided to do it. You have a friend or family member who can store your belongings for an undetermined period of time, you’ve tied up loose ends, and your bags are packed. It’s time to start traveling long term!
But now what? You have a few family members and distant friends who have offered up a couch if you’re in their...
18 Travel Tips For Planning A Road Trip
18 Travel Tips For Planning A Road Trip
Road trips are like childbirth. Done right, they can be the adventure of a lifetime. Done wrong, and you’re screaming for someone’s head on a platter and demanding to know WHOSE BRILLIANT IDEA WAS THIS?!?!
I am a cheap traveler with a quest to see the world while hanging on to as much of my cash as possible. Needless to say, I’ve taken my share...
6 Secret Ways to Save on Your Next Vacation
6 Secret Ways to Save on Your Next Vacation
The weather is starting to get nice again. And the travel bug is biting. But the bucks aren’t stacking up the way they used to. Still you want to get away? In this economy there are some secrets the travel industry may not want you to know. So I checked in with my good buddy and travel guru Peter Greenberg of Petergreenberg.com for the ...
Most amazing place on earth - Socotra Island
Most amazing place on earth - Socotra Island
(images credit: Jan Vandorpe, socotra)
Imagine waking up on the Socotra Island and taking a good look around you (let’s say your buddies pulled a prank on you and delivered you there, and lets also assume that you don’t have any hangover from abuse of any substances). After a yelp of disbelief, you’d be inclined to...
40 Useful Travel Websites That Can Save You a...
40 Useful Travel Websites That Can Save You a Fortune
By Lynn Truong Traveling doesn’t have to break the bank (in fact, you can travel for free), and there are plenty of places that’ll help you find the best vacation for your budget. Get discounts and the insider scoop with these great resources. Don’t forget to ask for free travel upgrades.
Cheap Flights and Accomodations...
44 Travel Rules No One Tells You
44 Travel Rules No One Tells You
I’ve gone a few miles over the years. And here are 44 little things about travel I picked up on the way.
1. Wash your hands before you sleep, unless you don’t mind it if cute rats lick your fingers clean.
2. When kindness comes from strangers, accept it. If you don’t know if they expect a tip, you can offer one — but...
28 Things to Know Before Traveling
Health Care
1. You can legally buy safe medicine, including prescription drugs, for very little money overseas. When in Africa or Asia, I stock up on anti-malarials that cost $5 a day in Seattle. On location, it’s more like $1 for a 10-day supply.
2. The best health care is not in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K. The best healthcare is in places like Thailand and Costa Rica; that’s why ...
Castle "Swallow's nest" (Crimea)
For Travellers: Castle “Swallow’s nest”
© VascoPlanet.com, Crimea photography
© VascoPlanet.com, Crimea photography
© VascoPlanet.com, Crimea photography
More - wikipedia “Swallow’s Nest”
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These Marble caves are in the Coyhaique province,...
For Travellers: These Marble caves are in the Coyhaique province, Chile.
The Marble Caves are the most beautiful places of Patagonia.