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Sumahan on the Water – A Unique Istanbul Hotel That Has It All
bySumahan on the Water Review – A Unique Istanbul Hotel That Has It All While en route to Russia for the Sochi Olympics we…
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My take on Travel gear, Accommodations, Excursions, and Attractions.
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Gear Review: Lowepro Event Messenger Camera Bags
byWith the recent purchase of my Olympus e-pl5 camera and with my around the world trip looming I have been left with the need…
My Heineken Experience – Is it worth your Euro’s?
byOf all the things to see and do with our short time in the wonderfully charming city of Amsterdam, we end up at a…
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A Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation- Hotel de Windketel Review
byA Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation – Hotel de Windketel Review When I originally set out looking for a unique Amsterdam accommodation I had a…
A Couple Dam Hungry Birds – An Amsterdam Foodie Tour Review
byA Couple Dam Hungry Birds – An Amsterdam Foodie Tour When I first visited Amsterdam I remember thinking that the food was bad. Really…
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Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths – A Hidden Gem On Iceland’s Golden Circle
byThe first thing I noticed upon entering the Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths gates was the lack of people – well second to the jaw-dropping backdrop surrounding…
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Kvosin Downtown Hotel Review – Your Icelandic Home Away From Home
byKvosin Downtown Hotel Review – Your Icelandic Home Away From Home When I was searching for Reykjavik’s most unique accommodation’s I shocked by the amount…
Vancouver to SEATAC via Quick Shuttle
byVancouver to SEATAC via Quick Shuttle For vacationing Vancouverites, finding the cheapest flight to that warm destination often means flying out of Seattle. Prices can be significantly…
Switching to Manual – Olympus e-pl5 Camera Review
byFor years now I have said I need to get better at taking pictures and for years I have been putting it off. I’ve…
Visiting Bellingham – The Portland of the North.
byIn the past couple of years Portland’s popularity as a tourist destination has skyrocketed, especially for folks from Vancouver (BC). Vancouver’s love of all…
The Hippest Camera Strap around?
byThe Hippest Camera Strap around? With the purchase my new Olympus e-pl5 camera there became a need for a better way to carry it…
How I Booked an Around the World Trip for Under $1,600
by6 weeks 6 Countries 7 flights All for under 1,600 Canadian loonies. And it could have been cheaper. The Goal An around the world…
Traveling the World on 25 Dollars a Day
byAgness Walwinder – Traveling the World on 25 Dollars a Day Meet Agness, a 23-year-old Pole and University graduate in English and Spanish language who…
My New Travel Partner – Surface RT
byWith an upcoming around the world trip that is taking me from frozen tundra to tropical beaches (and everything in between..literally) I have to really think…
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A Day at the Scandinave Spa Whistler BC
byOn a recent trip to Whistler BC, I was invited to enjoy an afternoon at the Scandinave Spa. This mountainside getaway is obviously ideal…
How to Make a Better Caesar
byAdmittedly, this week’s Worldly Eats recipe is a bit of a cop out. No exotic dish or complicated steps today. Why so? Because I…
Home Exchanging – Interview with author Sandra Pearson
bySandra Pearson on Home Exchanging With the rise of vacation home rental sites like Airbnb.com and Roomorama.com it is no surprise that there is a…
3 Unique Golf Experiences in Puerto Vallarta
byWhile searching for things to do outside of our resort grounds I was pleasantly surprised to see the number of golf courses available in…
Sneaking Alcohol Into a Festival
bySneaking Alcohol Into a Festival Or Cruise, Concert, or Other Outdoor Event. Are you tired of spending top dollar for those summer festivals tickets…
Seattle on the Cheap
bySince 2006 my birthday has typically fallen on some of sort trip away. I have been very fortunate to celebrate my big day in…
How to save big on 4* hotels using Priceline
byI love Priceline, and you should to. I have been staying in top notch accommodations for significantly cheaper than the advertised rate for years…
The lists – My Europe Backpacking Favorites
byThe lists – My Europe Backpacking Favorites Ok, so even before getting back home I have been bombarded with typical questions about the trip….