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From chalky white sands and golden sun-kissed beaches to immaculate aquamarine waters and stunning landscapes, Phuket is set to be one of 2014’s top holidaying destinations. Being the largest island in Thailand, Phuket is spread…

Rome Airport

Jetting off for a holiday abroad is an undeniably exciting time – but there’s a major hurdle to leap before you touch down on foreign soil and even think about unpacking your bikini or Speedos…

Romania’s natural beauty and biodiversity as well as rich cultural heritage makes this country an enchanting tourist destination, but knowing the best time to visit Romania makes your vacation here more worthwhile.  Located in the…

It’s hard to imagine visiting Paris on a budget; after all it’s the world’s capital of romance, opulence and luxury. However, it can be done. You don’t have to forgo excellent meals, sightseeing or even…

When faced with the decision of using a camcorder vs. smartphone to capture video images of your much anticipated vacation it might just come down to convenience.  Who wants a big (well, big compared to…

I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking holidays are important. They give us a rare chance to break out of the daily routine and relax, as well as spend some quality time with family or…

St Johns

Antigua is one of the Caribbean’s most famous beach destinations, not only thanks to the fact that its coast is absolutely stunning, but also since there are 365 beaches in total – yes, that’s literally…

smart phone good for traveling

Traveling essentials are crucial to the survival of a modern-day traveler. Sure, you still need clothes, plane tickets, passports, and visas to get by, but technology has evolved far enough to provide you with convenient…

room at Ruby River Hotel, Siagon, Vietnam

When it comes to traveling, one of the biggest problems is finding decent accommodation without bursting a budget. I’m currently on a 6 month trip and pretty much refuse to stay in a hostel dorm…

Cuba

Until recently, if you asked anyone about Cuba, they would associate the island with communism and regular animosity between itself and the United States. However, the past decade or so has witnessed a gradual transformation…

There are two types of travel bloggers, ones that rely more on their words (I’m more in this camp) and those that rely more on their photography skills (not me). I never took any professional…

stressed woman

Stress? What stress?! I have a friend who spends the entire two weeks prior to her long-awaited holiday panicking, freaking out and generally making her blood pressure soar. Where’s the fun? I hear you ask.…

When it comes to traveling to world class cities, the one thing that always seems to put a damper on things is finding a place to stay without detonating your bank account. As goes with…

Long-term travel

One of the most popular questions people ask me is, how do I finance my trips? While the thought of not having that paycheck coming in bi-monthly might be more frightening than your grandma’s boobs, there are…

When it comes to going on dates while traveling, I can say I probably have more experience than most. Whether it be strolling down the cobblestone streets of central Mexico with a local in hand, or riding…

from http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/04/qa-with-matt-getze-wheelchair-adventurer/

Everyone should be able to explore what the world has to offer Should living with a disability, impairment or chronic illness prevent you from going on vacation? Should it stop you from hitting the backpacker…