Guest bloggers

1. Istanbul - as seen by Instagram

   posted by Guest blogger - Dalene Heck of HeckticTravels.com | 0 Comments

   

   May102013

   I have ventured into Istanbul three times - wandered numerous back alleys of the historic old district of Sultanahmet, broached the enigmatic Bosphorus Strait to cross continental divides from Europe to Asia and back again, visited famous landmarks more than once - and have never tired of any view.

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2. 10 tips for meeting people on the road – travel solo and never be lonely

   posted by Guest blogger - Janice Waugh | 0 Comments

   

   May072013

   The irony of travelling solo is that you need never be alone. In fact, I often pick up and travel with another person for a few days or more. But how is this done? Check out these 10 tips.

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3. Finding a job on the Greek Islands – how to work and play there this summer

   posted by Guest blogger - Turner Barr | 0 Comments

   

   May032013

   So you want to get wet and wild and experience the Greek Islands huh? Well – how about instead of a weeklong party fest you prolong that week of drunken carnage into an entire summer of orgasmic bliss and mistakes. I am talking about snagging one of the many jobs that the Greek Islands offers to would-be sinners for the summer.

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4. 10 things a female traveller should never be without

   posted by Guest blogger - Francesca Harper | 10 Comments

   

   Apr232013

   On their home turf, girls can be rock solid. Shrugging off unwanted advances, fighting for the last Starbucks blueberry muffin (other muffin brands are available) and a no-pain, no-gain regime of plucking, epilating and scrubbing, the vast majority of girls certainly know how to look after themselves. But abroad, even the toughest female can find herself uncomfortable and unsettled from time to time. From personal experience, here are 10 things that female travellers should never be without.

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5. 6 great wildlife experiences in West Africa

   posted by Guest blogger - Brendan van Son | 0 Comments

   

   Apr222013

   While Southern and Eastern Africa are much more famous for potential wildlife experiences, West Africa is largely overlooked. From primates to crocs, to forest and savannah elephants, there are plenty of animal experiences here in the region. The difference, of course, is that you’ll have to dig a little deeper to get to these spots. But the bright side is there’s a good chance you’ll have them all to yourself.

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6. 10 things to do in Reykjavik

   posted by Guest blogger - Cailin O'Neil | 0 Comments

   

   Apr022013

   The Icelandic capital is the starting point for anyone’s Icelandic adventure. A small city with roughly 119,000 residents (Iceland itself as a whole has only 320,000 people), this seaside city is home to tasty eats, museums with ancient artifacts, cool nightlife and gorgeous views of nearby mountains just to name a few things that make it great.

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7. 5 tips for visiting Siem Reap

   posted by Guest blogger - Matt Preston | 0 Comments

   

   Mar222013

   One of the wonders of the world, the Angkor Wat temples in Cambodia are quite breathtaking in their surreal beauty. It's a place that's captivated my heart not once but three times now and I'm sure I'll be going back there again someday. With over 50 temples to explore, some hidden in forest, others standing majestically in open fields, there's a lot to take in here and you'll never fit it all in to one trip.

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8. 5 ways to find a free local tour guide

   posted by Guest blogger - Janice Waugh | 0 Comments

   

   Mar192013

   Landing in a new city solo can be intimidating. Finding a guide to introduce you to the city is a great first step. When your guide is a local and free - well, you’ve hit the jackpot.

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9. 5 tips for traveling with your family without killing each other

   posted by Guest blogger - Paige Conner Totaro | 0 Comments

   

   Mar132013

   Family vacations can be a great time for building memories, bonding with your kids and showing them the world, or they can be remembered for torturous days of such bickering and whining that work starts to sound more relaxing than vacation. To try to avoid the latter, I’ve compiled a few tips that have helped us on our year-long journey. And yes, most of them we learned the hard way.

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10. 10 ways to save money on food when on the road

    posted by Guest blogger - Matt Kepnes | 0 Comments

    

    Feb252013

    Everyone’s got to eat. We need to food to live. Outside of finding a room to stay in each night, eating is going to be your biggest and most consistent expense on the road. Thus, it’s important to find plenty of ways to cut down your food budget without missing the local cuisine we travelled so far to gorge on.

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