April 17, 2012

Surf Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: The North Shore of Oahu

The following is a guest post from a college friend of mine, Nick Castaldo. He is a big time surfer and recently went on a trip to the infamous North Shore of Oahu to experience the waves he only could dream about when he was 15, pimpled and had to read Surfer magazine and grudgingly look up to see the shitty swells at the Jersey Shore where he proudly hails from. Enjoy! The coffee is brewed before the sun is up and the alarms are ringing. I know exactly what time it is. I’ve been practically counting the seconds leading…

April 16, 2012

Tourist Attractions in Palma, Majorca!

Palma is the only real city in the Balearic islands, with a population of more than 300,000. However, the pace of life in the city is a lot slower than in the cities on the Spanish mainland. That said, there is no shortage of visitor attractions in Palma, and the city has a long and storied history. Most of the main tourist attractions in Palma can be found within the city walls, and all are within easy walking distance of the city center. For great deals on Majorca holidays, visit onthebeach.com. Cathedral of Palma In common with many other cathedrals…

April 16, 2012

Three of Europe’s Best Islands

Planning on roadtripping through Europe this summer? Forget it, the best way to enjoy this diverse continent in the summer time is by island hopping. From the Greek islands in the east to the Canaries in the west you’ll find that no two islands are the same. However, seeing as there are literally thousands of them you’ll never have time to see 50% of them let alone them all, so here are three of the best that you simple cannot afford to miss. Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain The fourth largest Canary Isle, Lanzarote is where action sport lovers from the…

April 13, 2012

How to Become a Travel Blogger

Well, it’s not easy to become a travel blogger. You need to have insider media and PR contacts at massive companies, have traveled the world over on your own dime already, and be devishly good looking to be a travel blogger. NOT. It’s not hard, but like anything new, you just have to commit to doing it. Check out an interview that TraveLinkSites.com wrote about me with some of my personal tips and tricks on how to be come a bonafide travel blogger (sort of).

April 12, 2012

Get Active in the Spanish Sun!

Even in these economically stretched times, vacations to Spain remain a well priced holiday choice. However familiar Spain is as a holiday destination, there are plenty of ways to freshen things up a bit… You may well have already looked into some of the many watersports available along the country’s gorgeous coastlines. Many people opt to remain firmly on dry land when visiting Spain, but it’s something of a wasted opportunity to remain on the beach for two weeks, only looking at the ocean. Getting out there on water skis or surfboards will go a long way towards making your holiday a…

April 11, 2012

Choosing Greece for Your Hen Weekend!

The following is a guest post from Casey Walker of Euro Zone Travel. One of my best friends had decided to get married, and wanted to have her last weekend of freedom on a Greek island holiday. None of the other bridesmaids, myself included, had any idea where to go, so we decided to do some research. We discovered that Faliraki Beach, on the island of Rhodes, was pretty popular for a hen weekend in Greece. The island is small enough to get around, has incredible beaches and great nightclubs, especially in Kalithea. A friend of ours who had his…

April 10, 2012

The Worst Place I’ve Ever Been: Kuta, Bali

The following is a guest post from Dan Cretes, a South East Asia frequenter. As a travel blogger, writing about the worst place you’ve ever been is not something you’re asked to do a lot. More often than not, to get paid and to keep moving onward, you have to be nice about the destinations you encounter. Even when they’re less than ideal. So readers of The World or Bust, I gather you’ve come here to get your fill of positive travel babble right? Well screw that. What I’m about to do is going to bring a whole new meaning…

April 9, 2012

My Favorite Small City in Europe: Salzburg, Austria

When the weather warms up, Europe is the best place for summer holidays. It’s because if you suck at skiing like me, the colder countries don’t hold much allure when they’re bunked down in snow for six months and there is not much more to do then eat strudel and just imagine what the voluptuous German girl across the restaurant looks like in a tank top rather than her formless wool sweater. Spain,most of Italy and Greece are hot as hell in the summer months, so visiting the central European countries with a little elevation makes the perfect destination for a fun getaway with…

April 7, 2012

Photo of the Week – Architecture in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland is one of those cities that look straight out of book (it was designated as Unesco’s first City of Literature) and the one that comes to mind for me is, Harry Potter. It is famous for it’s beautiful stout architecture that blends both ancient and modern as well as its seamless integration into the surrounding nature. Being Britain’s second most visited city after London, you can be rest assured that there are some great museums, historic sights (like the impressive Edinburgh Castle in the center of town), dining, nightlife and shopping. What is nice about Edinburgh is that it…

April 4, 2012

Stuck with a Timeshare? Rent that Bad Boy!

If you remember, I wrote a post about how timeshares are a horrible investment (which you should know because you read everything I write), but what I didn’t do was provide a solution for those already stuck with one. Well, for those who are already locked in with a timeshare and can’t make it down to enjoy their property on their “assigned” time, a great way to make some extra money (or at least cover your expenses) is to offer your timeshare for rent. In a time when people are pretty strapped for cash, many are starting to realize and…

April 4, 2012

Why Should You Consider San Diego for a Vacation?

The Midway Battleship in San Diego, California

The West Coast of the US is one of the nicest places to lose yourself on a holiday, whether it’s been planned for months or you’re booking a quick-and-easy last minute excursion. When travelling to the West Coast, most people only think of two or three places to visit: the rolling hills and stunning architecture of San Francisco, the sprawling urban metropolis of Los Angeles or the rising spires of Seattle. Going south to San Diego is often overlooked, yet it’s quite the mistake to make! San Diego offers a wonderful experience for young couples, large families and older people…

April 1, 2012

Photo(s) of the week – Wrath of God Weather in Miami

Yesterday started out like a seemingly normal March Saturday in South Beach – piercingly blue skies, a warm but comfortable temperature, and plenty of zombies lurching from their hotels on Collins Avenue to the beach to revive after a night out that they don’t remember. I was working at the Nautica South Beach Triathlon for a company called Aline that sells performance sneaker insoles for athletes. We were set up literally on the beach and business was doing well. But Miami has a tendency to change its mind frequently on all fronts, including the weather. Within minutes of a cloudless…

March 26, 2012

Photo(s) of the Week – Hiking in El Valle, Panama

While in Panama, I took a side trip to El Valle de Anton, a small town in the crater of a dormant volcano. The town has a very nice climate, and many Panamanians (the wealthier ones) escape there during the weekend to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. The highlights include hot springs and some amazing hiking. I decided to stay at small guest house near the bus stop that was pretty nice and relaxing (I needed it after spending a few days in bustling Panama City) I asked the owner if he knew about a nice…

March 22, 2012

Photo of the Week: The Eiffel Tower at Night

The Eiffel tower illuminated and seen from below

The Photo of the Week is complements of Guillaume Le Roux of Le Vrai Paris Tours. Paris is one of those cities that holds the hearts of almost all who get the opportunity to visit it. After spending my last week in the capital of Panama (Panama City), where you could see everything in more or less a day, Paris seems almost unfathomably more attractive to the sightseer. You could literally spend weeks in Paris just taking in the touristic sights, not to mention the amazing food, nightlife, shopping and hopefully, a little Parisian ooh la la (probably have to…

March 21, 2012

Ditch the Paper Map – Google has Got Your Back!

By chance, I’m lying, via my weird obsession with Google Maps on my phone, I discovered a Lab called “Pre-Cache Map Area”which is pretty awesome if you travel to off-the-beaten-path places where you don’t have phone service or Wi-Fi ever-presently, don’t want to be that goon holding a big paper map up or, you just love technology. Firstly, a “Lab” is actually a feature designed by a private developer that is designed to work on Google Maps. They are always being added and taken down after people provide feedback. If the people say they are are worth having, they become…

March 17, 2012

Exploring Amazing Panama City!

The view from Cerro Ancon in Panama City

So today I was lucky enough to have a full day tour of Panama City compliments of the Tourism Board of Panama. They coordinated everything for me including a personal guide and a fantastic buffet lunch at the Panama Canal. Check out some of the places they took me and what you should check out if you ever find yourself in Panama City. Panama Viejo Panama Viejo was the original Spanish settlement of Panama City, first settled way back in 1519! It was also the first permanent settlement on the Pacific. By looking at the scattered ruins, it must have been…

March 13, 2012

First Impressions of Panama City

So I arrived in Panama City yesterday from Miami. I had done virtually no research before my trip becasue I was busy trying to get things wrapped up with clients/decided it would be more of an adventure that way. I arrived at Tucuman International Airport and took a taxi to La Jungla Hostel who offered me accomodation free of charge (yea budddyy). The taxi ride from the airport cost me $28 (pretty expensive for Latin America) but was a pleasant drive. About 1o minutes from the airport, I noticed the tops of some massive skyscrapers rising over the nearby hills. As…

March 11, 2012

Photo of the Week: Cruise Ships in Miami

One thing that Miami definitely does big are popular cruises. At any given time there can be up to 5 or 6 massive cruise ships docked at once. One of my favorite things to do is go swimming on South Beach around 3 PM on a Saturday and watch all the cruise ships pull out of the Port of Miami on their way to the Caribbean, it’s a pretty impressive sight. If you drive by on Macarthur Causeway in between South Beach and the Port of Miami, you can see the people on the ships waving to the people driving by.…

March 9, 2012

Photo of the Week: Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

With Spain on my mind this week, I got lost on Google Maps and ended up in Morocco. While giving an ex girlfriend a lot of flak about going there with her friends a couple years back, it seems like if you are not dumb and wild, Morocco can make for a truly unforgettable adventure. I was intrigued about reading more about Casablanca because of its Spanish name. After a little Wikipedia action, I learned it had quite the storied history with many different groups running the show over the past few thousand years from Berbers to the British. The Spanish were…

March 8, 2012

My Favorite Small City in Spain – Tarragona!

When I travel, I’m allured to creating personal connections with people and places. While seeing the heroic metropolises of Paris, London and New York London and New York are on every human’s bucket list, I prefer to visit places where I can get to know the locals, manage the urban layout, and relax if I so please. Not to mention, second and third tier cities are much more affordable, still have all the luxuries of larger cities (I’m really just talking about ubiquitous Wi-Fi here) and public transportation usually isn’t even an issue, because exploring on foot is the norm. One…