Backpacking With Point and Shoot or Digital SLR Camera?
September 26, 2009 – 1:21 pm | 11 Comments

My real interest in photography began on my first trip to travel the world. At the time I had packed a small pocket point and shoot digital camera. It was only after a couple of …

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Butt Naked in Budapest: How To Brave The Budapest Baths
March 9, 2010 – 11:51 am | No Comment
Butt Naked in Budapest: How To Brave The Budapest Baths

Spa guy John M. Edwards feels fantastic! If you’re in Magyarorstag (Hungary), do as the Danubians do: say goodbye to “bliss” and splash around au naturale in the “eau de vie” of a real thermal …

When in Zanzibar…
January 28, 2010 – 10:59 pm | 12 Comments
When in Zanzibar…

1) The annual Sauti Za Busara festival is a must see in Zanzibar!
Every February, musicians, artist and craftsmen come from all over the vast African continent to set up booths and take the stage for …

Backpacking Life: The River Of Adventure
November 11, 2009 – 11:28 pm | No Comment
Backpacking Life: The River Of Adventure

There’s a river of adventure that runs through each of our lives.
For some people, it’s on the surface – a cascading torrent. For others, it’s a stream buried deep underground. It runs along in their imaginative lives …

Missed the bus? It’s Time To Explore
August 27, 2009 – 12:18 pm | One Comment
Missed the bus? It’s Time To Explore

When traveling, missing the bus can turn out to be an eye opener as you find yourself exploring where you wouldn’t otherwise go. In Mozambique, Sojourner Walker finds herself doing just that…
Maputo has weaseled its …

101 Things To Do Around The World
August 20, 2009 – 12:00 pm | 44 Comments
101 Things To Do Around The World

This is a post from a while ago, but I thought it was worth re-posting as many people haven’t seen it and it’s buried in the archives.
Have you ever needed a little inspiration in order …

10 Weird Things To Eat Around The World
August 17, 2009 – 10:56 pm | 12 Comments
10 Weird Things To Eat Around The World

When you travel the world, you’ll find many weird and wonderful things to eat. Some of you will be up to the challenge whilst others would rather just find a cheap alternative.
On your trip around …

Travel The World With Extreme Sports
August 12, 2009 – 11:44 pm | 7 Comments
Travel The World With Extreme Sports

When planning to travel the world you’ll be looking to do some once in a life time activities or just looking for the chance to do them in an idyllic location. Some extreme sporting activities …

25 Inspirational Travel Quotes
August 8, 2009 – 1:58 pm | 4 Comments
25 Inspirational Travel Quotes

Sometimes you’ll read something that really strikes a chord with your own thoughts or beliefs.
Travel quotes can provide great motivation for travelers. Great quotes can enlighten, entertain and often inspire.
If you are preparing or if …

The Highest Bungee Jumps In The World
August 1, 2009 – 9:14 pm | 5 Comments
The Highest Bungee Jumps In The World

Are you looking to conquer a fear or looking for a challenge on your next big trip?
Strap a bungee chord to your ankles, battle the fear and throw yourself off one of the 9 …

Top 7 Football Stadiums Around The World
July 27, 2009 – 10:36 pm | 5 Comments
Top 7 Football Stadiums Around The World

If you are a huge football fan or even if you’re not you may want to visit a football stadium on your travels.
There are some mind blowing stadiums around the world that are a testament …