On Saturday, Autodesk announced it is purchasing Tinkercad and reinstating the service. The move comes in time to prevent the previously announced shutdown of any accounts or services, and users can start creating new accounts immediately.
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Autodesk Purchases, Revives 3-D Design App Tinkercad
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Win a Horny Toad Conversion Dress
Wanderlust and Lipstick3 May 2013 | 6:51 amIt’s the perfect time to win yourself a Horny Toad Conversion Dress! Because if you haven’t already, it’s time to do the big closet swap. Packing up the sweaters, winter boots and long-sleeved tops and pulling out the spring and summer-wear. And this Conversion dress will be a lovely item to add. Here’s the cool thing about the Conversion Dress: Convertible straps in the back allow you to criss-cross them or wear them straight back The straps have 3 button holes so you can wear it high in the front or a little lower Or forget the buttons in the back and simply tie it… -
Tips for Picking a Guided Trip
Intelligent Travel17 May 2013 | 11:49 amI recently took a guided tour of Morocco with the Vermont-based Country Walkers (Traveler named the company’s guided tour through Brazil as one of this year’s “Tours of a Lifetime“). Here are three lessons I learned along the way: 1. Seek a perfect match: There are many excellent outfitters as out there (our own National Geographic Expeditions is a great example.) The one you should go with, however, is not necessarily the one your roommate from college raved about on her Facebook page or even the one a travel expert recommends. The tour you want is the one that best… -
Old Town – Girona, Spain – Daily Photo
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast18 May 2013 | 9:54 amI love wandering around the back streets, alleys, and in the case of Girona Spain, stains of the medieval old town. These are cities not meant to be explored by car (good [...]The post Old Town – Girona, Spain – Daily Photo appeared first on Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast. -
Travel Splurge: Fancy a Private Island Vacation? Check Out Mozambique’s Medjumbe Resort
Vagabondish17 May 2013 | 11:30 amClick. I switch off the last light and climb back into the hammock where I’ve been for the last three hours. Darkness has fallen around my beachfront chalet and I wait for my night vision to come. The moon and a thousand pale points of light come into focus against the pitch black sky before revealing a million more against a deep ink blue. The crescent moon drops slowly towards the ocean. I’m miles off the coast of Mozambique with zero light pollution and the sky has never looked so clear, so crisp. I can see where it meets every point on the horizon and every star is a sharp…
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Wired Top Stories
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Autodesk Purchases, Revives 3-D Design App Tinkercad
18 May 2013 | 1:00 pmOn Saturday, Autodesk announced it is purchasing Tinkercad and reinstating the service. The move comes in time to prevent the previously announced shutdown of any accounts or services, and users can start creating new accounts immediately. -
Dropping Jaws (And Slowpokes) on Cervelo's $10,000 Racing Bike
18 May 2013 | 3:30 amAs one of just a few hundred limited-edition bikes produced by Cerv?lo's Project California division, the RCA is a neatly packaged compendium of its creator's two-decades-deep body of engineering knowledge. -
Wired Space Photo of the Day: Galactic Wheels
18 May 2013 | 3:30 amHow many rings do you see in this new image of the galaxy Messier 94, also known as NGC 4736? While at first glance one might see a number of them, astronomers believe there is just one. This image was captured in infrared light by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. -
The Schticky Is the Dark Knight Rises of Infomercials
18 May 2013 | 3:30 amWhen you?re an insomniac freelance writer who works from home, you end up seeing a lot of infomercials, and eventually, those things will wear you down. No matter how skeptical you might start off, you will eventually get to a point where you?ll start to wonder if there actually is somebody out there with a better way to fry eggs, chop tomatoes and make milkshakes in the comfort of your own home. I mean, television?s never lied to us before, has it? That?s why I wanted to actually check out a few of these things to see if they really were the life-changing innovations they purported to be. -
Penguin Bets Big That The 5th Wave Will Be the Next Hunger Games
18 May 2013 | 3:30 amIn the latest Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast author Rick Yancey talks about his new young adult survival novel The 5th Wave.
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Wanderlust and Lipstick
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Win a Horny Toad Conversion Dress
3 May 2013 | 6:51 amIt’s the perfect time to win yourself a Horny Toad Conversion Dress! Because if you haven’t already, it’s time to do the big closet swap. Packing up the sweaters, winter boots and long-sleeved tops and pulling out the spring and summer-wear. And this Conversion dress will be a lovely item to add. Here’s the cool thing about the Conversion Dress: Convertible straps in the back allow you to criss-cross them or wear them straight back The straps have 3 button holes so you can wear it high in the front or a little lower Or forget the buttons in the back and simply tie it… -
Scarpa Caipirinha Shoes – WanderGear Wednesday
1 May 2013 | 6:44 amUnless it’s my imagination, it seems like a lot of outdoor shoe companies (those specializing in hiking boots, trail, and climbing shoes, etc.) are crossing over into the lifestyle market. I am not complaining. Because what’s coming out are shoes like the Scarpa Caipirinhas. These cross-over shoes can be worn hiking (they’ve got a nice grip sole and a toe cap) but have a distinctly European look. With Scarpa located in Northern Italy, it makes sense that they’ve developed a totally cute street shoe. But for me, having such a stylish shoe that means I’m more… -
On Traveling: Unplugged
29 Apr 2013 | 7:53 amA couple of weeks ago, reports surfaced that Alec Zimmerman, a young woman from the Seattle area, disappeared while hitchhiking from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Peru. She hadn’t been heard from by her family and friends for a few days and her loved-ones started to get worried. The couchsurfer whom she had stayed with prior to leaving BA had been circulating fliers at the truck stop where she was last seen and by day six, the FBI had been contacted. But then Alec logged into her email and discovered that there was an international incident caused by her going off the grid for less than a… -
Northern Thailand Tribal Women ~ Photo of the Day
26 Apr 2013 | 8:28 amOn my visit to Northern Thailand last month, my guide brought me to a village north of Chiang Mai where different hill tribe groups live. Each tribe has a designated area where they have small businesses set up. There, they sell weavings, jewelry and other tourist-oriented items as well as some food items to the locals. Yes, there’s a slight feel that this has all been set up for tourists. But my guide, who was very sensitive to the plight of the hill tribe people, repeatedly reminded me that if these people didn’t have this village, they’d have nothing. It truly is a way… -
Sherpani Prima LE ~ WanderGear Wednesday
24 Apr 2013 | 8:34 amI have finally trained myself to carry a small shoulder bag with me when I travel. Something that will hold just a few items that I might need for a night out or when I go for a meal. The Sherpani Prima LE is just such a cross body bag. There are a couple of reasons that make this bag stand out over some of the other small cross body bags that I’ve owned (and still own). First, it’s well crafted. I admit that many similar bags that I own are ones that I’ve purchased in India or Southeast Asia. They’re totally cool, but they only tend to last me about six months before…
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Intelligent Travel
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Tips for Picking a Guided Trip
17 May 2013 | 11:49 amI recently took a guided tour of Morocco with the Vermont-based Country Walkers (Traveler named the company’s guided tour through Brazil as one of this year’s “Tours of a Lifetime“). Here are three lessons I learned along the way: 1. Seek a perfect match: There are many excellent outfitters as out there (our own National Geographic Expeditions is a great example.) The one you should go with, however, is not necessarily the one your roommate from college raved about on her Facebook page or even the one a travel expert recommends. The tour you want is the one that best… -
Photo Tip: All About Exposure
17 May 2013 | 7:28 amReader Question: Which exposure mode should I use with my camera? What’s the difference between “Auto” and “A”? My Answer: I’m going to start with a bit of background on the basics of camera settings. ”A” refers to Aperture Priority mode. The user chooses the aperture and the camera automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Similarly, “S” stands for Shutter Priority, where the photographer chooses the shutter speed and the camera automatically chooses the appropriate aperture. ”M” is for Manual, where the… -
The Last Train to Zona Verde
16 May 2013 | 11:47 amMy #TripLit Pick for May: The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari “As a twenty-two-year-old teacher at a small school in rural Africa I had spent some of the happiest years of my life,” writes Paul Theroux in his new book, The Last Train to Zona Verde. Africa seeped into Theroux’s soul on that first visit, so much so that he has regularly returned to it as a kind of touchstone throughout his celebrated 50-year career as a world-wandering novelist and travel writer. The goal of the trip he describes in this new account seems simple and symmetrical enough: “For a… -
Total Gem: The Emerald Coast of Brazil
16 May 2013 | 9:44 am“You’ve landed in heaven, but right now it’s hell,” the driver said as he loaded my luggage into the car. I had just flown from Buenos Aires to Florianópolis and was breathing in warm, beachy evening air mixed with car exhaust and jet fuel. He responded to my obvious, but cautious response — “Why is it hell right now?” — with “A [fútbol] game just let out. [The stadium] seats 19,000 people so there are a lot of cars.” Ah, just another case of a worldwide irritant: traffic. That’s something I can deal with, I tell him. Plus, I was too excited about my… -
I Heart My City: Julia’s Glasgow
15 May 2013 | 11:53 amJulia Forrest is from Scotland’s largest metropolis and has been blogging about places you won’t find in the regular tourist guides for Spotted by Locals Glasgow since 2012. “The shopping, nightlife, and the beautiful walkways make this city a great place to live in,” she says. “I couldn’t see myself happier anywhere else!” Here are a few of Julia’s favorite things about Glasgow. Add your own two cents by leaving a comment. Glasgow Is My City The stairs inside the Glasgow lighthouse. (Photograph by Martin Burns, Flickr) When someone comes to visit…
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Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast
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Old Town – Girona, Spain – Daily Photo
18 May 2013 | 9:54 amI love wandering around the back streets, alleys, and in the case of Girona Spain, stains of the medieval old town. These are cities not meant to be explored by car (good [...]The post Old Town – Girona, Spain – Daily Photo appeared first on Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast. -
Travel to Stockholm, Sweden – Episode 372
18 May 2013 | 9:14 amHear about travel to Stockholm, Sweden as the Amateur Traveler talks to Malin from HauteCompass.com about Sweden’s beautiful capital city. “You really should go. I realize having lived there myself, for every [...]The post Travel to Stockholm, Sweden – Episode 372 appeared first on Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast. -
Crossroads Temple – Coba, Mexico – Daily Photo
15 May 2013 | 5:18 pmCoba Crossroads Temple – Coba, Mexico – Daily Photo This temple pyramid is found in the ruined city of Coba in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Coba is large cite that used to be [...]The post Crossroads Temple – Coba, Mexico – Daily Photo appeared first on Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast. -
Book Review: “Walter and Mike Get Their Own Fun Park Pool to Play in” by Kathleen Morrissey
15 May 2013 | 8:30 amWalter and Mike are alligator hooligans who did not listen to their parents or sister’s advice. “Uh, they’re going to get in trouble!” said my seven year old friend. “I’ve never heard [...]The post Book Review: “Walter and Mike Get Their Own Fun Park Pool to Play in” by Kathleen Morrissey appeared first on Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast. -
Spanish Reenactors – Girona, Spain – Daily Photo
14 May 2013 | 10:45 pmThese reenactors in Girona, Spain are waiting for the arrival of the French troups as they reenact the invasion of the Napoleon’s army.The post Spanish Reenactors – Girona, Spain – Daily Photo appeared first on Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast.
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Travel Splurge: Fancy a Private Island Vacation? Check Out Mozambique’s Medjumbe Resort
17 May 2013 | 11:30 amClick. I switch off the last light and climb back into the hammock where I’ve been for the last three hours. Darkness has fallen around my beachfront chalet and I wait for my night vision to come. The moon and a thousand pale points of light come into focus against the pitch black sky before revealing a million more against a deep ink blue. The crescent moon drops slowly towards the ocean. I’m miles off the coast of Mozambique with zero light pollution and the sky has never looked so clear, so crisp. I can see where it meets every point on the horizon and every star is a sharp… -
New Web-based Game Ideal for Geography and Travel Fans
17 May 2013 | 10:00 amGlobe trotting ©Moby’s Photos If you’re the kind of person visually stimulated by geography and have a knack for identifying far off locations, GeoGuessr is the game for you. Using Google Street View and Google Maps to plot location images around the world at random, the player is tasked with “pinning” their guess for the image’s location on a map. The closer the guess in mileage, the higher the score. Read more on GeoGuessr and view a video of the game on Mashable. -
Japanese Beer Made with Elephant Poo
17 May 2013 | 9:08 am© Rajiv Patel Yeah, you read that right. I said poo. Craft brewers the world over are constantly experimenting with different ingredients and flavour profiles in their beers, so novelty is nothing new. Even so, a beer made with elephant dung still has enough shock value to grab one’s attention. Before you get too grossed out it’s important to note that feces is not actually added to the beer. Rather, elephants are fed coffee beens which, uh, pass through the elephant and are retrieved from the, er, material extruded at the other end. Then they RINSE the coffee beans before… -
Travel Site’s Poll Finds Colombian Women as the Sexiest in the World
17 May 2013 | 8:00 amColombian singer Shakira © Huffington Post The votes are in and according to travel site Miss Travel, Colombian women are the sexiest in the world. The travel site pairs wealthy men with attractive women who want to see the world. With 13,000 votes in, the voters–all American men–probably have unofficial “judging” experience. Women were surveyed on the site as well, with an overwhelming 30,000 responses resulting in Britain as the home of the sexiest men in the world. Read the full list at Huffington Post. -
Photographer Hitchhiking Americas From Top To Bottom To Aid Orphanages
17 May 2013 | 7:08 am©Pite Many of us have grandiose and romantic ideas about setting out on record-setting expeditions, or saving the world, but only a small percentage of us actually make them happen. Greg Clarke aims to be one of those people. Clarke is a photographer based in Huntington Beach, California who is fulfilling a lifelong dream of hitchhiking from Alaska all the way down to Ushuaia, Argentina. Having already done the first leg of his journey by hitchhiking from Alaska to his home in California three years ago, Clarke now plans to add an altruistic aspect to the expedition. Moved by the…
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Featured Travel Blogs - Travellerspoint
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Pokhara
14 May 2013 | 11:12 pmSo on the road to Pokhara we saw some mighty impressive scenery and lovely mountainsides and villages. We stopped to take some pictures and also stopped on the side of the road for some super noodles at a local's house. We played 'hit the bicycle wheel with the stick to keep it moving'' with the kids and headed onto our hotel in Pokhara. This was to be myself and Lindsey's last stop with the G gang. Our hotel was named Middle path hotel - named after the Buddha's teachings. He was born into a very rich family and decided this was not going to help him reach enlightenment so he gave it all up… -
Oh, well hello wall. How are you?
14 May 2013 | 10:56 amWe’ve hit a wall. Or at least, I know I have. I’m tired. My brain is tired. And I don’t have much desire to do or see anything. We’ve been to Fiji, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand, Egypt and Israel – all in 8 weeks. And we visited Bali, Thailand, Egypt and Israel just in 3 weeks. It’s a lot of moving, a lot of thinking, a lot of decision making. You just get tired.Before we left home, I had so many people tell me, “Enjoy your vacation!” I didn’t care to explain this to these people. They meant well by their wishes. But this isn’t a vacation. It’s a 4-month lifestyle change. -
Harry Potter Heaven
13 May 2013 | 11:31 amThe Great HallToday was one of the best (if not the best) days of our trip. Thanks to our lovely parents we were able to go to the Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour!Here is a little more information:Official Website WikipediaThe drive there was pretty long, at one and a half hours, so we were all up at 7:30, but the excitement helped keep us moving. On the car ride there my parents asked Hannah and I questions from the books, and had us explain anything they were unsure of. When we got to the building we confirmed our tickets, and because I was a child I even got a "Harry Potter… -
Episode 7
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Chapter #10: Simplicity Vs. Extravaganza
8 May 2013 | 9:22 amDear all,How are you? As you know, I am having the time of my life - and having seen and lived what I've already seen and lived, one starts to wonder if there could still be something that could surprise and amaze you. That's when Japan comes and knock at your door. Mesmerizing Japan. Every day is different, as different are the faces of Japan. And when I say different, I mean really different. I've never seen things so beautiful yet so simple like in Japan, like a small garden in front of a common residential house, but also such a crazy environment like Akihabara where everything overlaps…
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Go Green Travel Green
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Icebreaker Via Shorts Review: Best Shorts for Travel
17 May 2013 | 4:34 amI recently heard about a shirt – made of wool – that you could wear for 100 days without washing because wool is such an amazing fabric. While I wouldn’t wear them for 100 days straight without washing, the Via shorts that Icebreaker sent me to review are also made of wool and are pretty [...] -
The 17 Best Foods to Buy Organic
13 May 2013 | 4:30 amAt Go Green Travel Green, we frequently recommend shopping local at farmer’s markets and fruit and vegetable stands for your produce, meat, and dairy. In fact, we’ve listed what we deem the best farmer’s markets in the US! However, we live in the real world, and in the real world are busy schedules and food [...] -
KEEN Aliso Daypack Review
10 May 2013 | 5:25 amI’m a big fan of small backpacks. Small backpacks allow you to pack light, which saves you money on luggage fees, but more importantly they give you increased flexibility and freedom because you can easily change plans at the last minute when you’re not weighed down by stuff. I’m also a huge fan of daypacks. What’s the difference between a daypack [...] -
Complete Guide to Family Volunteer Vacations
9 May 2013 | 4:30 amMany travelers, myself included, attest to the fact that any sort of travel is eye-opening, fostering global understanding and reducing prejudices. Taking your kids out of their home environment, no matter how far, will undoubtedly broaden their minds. This said, should you consider booking a family vacation with a volunteer organization? What is a family [...] -
How I’m Teaching Kids to Appreciate Nature While Traveling
6 May 2013 | 5:00 amWhen kids have seen, felt, and interacted with nature firsthand, they’re much more likely to relate to the natural world and strive to protect it as they get older. As the NWKids columnist for OutdoorsNW, I have ample opportunity to expose my kids to wilderness in our region, but the great thing about the outdoors is [...]
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Budget Travel Tips - EuroCheapo
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Barcelona: Four cheap hotels with personality
16 May 2013 | 8:48 amEven in a city as vibrant as Barcelona, staying in a ho-hum hotel can make a grand vacation bland. Your stay will be much more enjoyable if you can find accommodation that feels as alive as the city itself. Truth be told, though, most of the hotels and hostals featured on EuroCheapo’s Barcelona page have “character.” These select few, however, go above and beyond, and stand out for their unique personality and quirky vibe. Galerias Malda Del Pi 5 1/1 Barri Gotic Doubles from €20 to €30 Taking the “Personality Prize” is definitely the Malda, if such a prize… -
Congrats to Valerie, our Summer in Berlin Giveaway Winner!
16 May 2013 | 8:42 amCongratulations to Valerie, the winner of our “Summer in Berlin” giveaway! She’ll be flying with a guest on airberlin from the US, plus receiving five nights of accommodation at A&O Hostel and Hotel, and free sightseeing passes from visitBerlin! Valerie’s submission, a fabulously illustrated series of vignettes, tells of her trip to Berlin in the 1960s, and of her longing to revisit the city, witness the changes, the new additions, and see some old friends. The winning submission by Valerie O. of Washington State. Difficult decisions Valerie’s submission was… -
A Trio of Irish Airlines: Aer Lingus, Aer Arann and CityJet
15 May 2013 | 8:01 amMention that you have just snapped up a cheap fare with an Irish airline, and folks will generally assume that you have been tackling Ryanair. But the Republic of Ireland has a trinity of other air carriers offering scheduled passenger services. Each deserves a look. Flying the flag with Aer Lingus Aer Lingus is by far the oldest of the airlines that fly the Irish flag. Dating back to 1936, it has struggled to shake off its image as an old-style legacy flag carrier. And struggled even more to shake off predatory take-over bids from upstart Ryanair. Thrice has Ryanair sought to gobble up Aer… -
The scoop on Berlin’s best ice cream
14 May 2013 | 6:45 amIt may be just starting to warm up, but that doesn’t stop Berliners from regularly indulging in a few scoops of German gelato. Italian ice creams followed Germany’s first guest workers from their homes in Italy and today “gelaterias” exist in even the smallest towns across the country. While they may never meet the selection or the quality of a Florentine gelateria, Berlin’s best ice cream makers are making their mark by focusing on quality organic and local ingredients for their hand-crafted ices. Here are three of my favorites places to get scooped, each within… -
Paris: 14 excellent budget hotels in the nearby suburbs
13 May 2013 | 12:13 pmStrictly speaking, the suburbs of Paris (“la banlieue”) are those communes that lie beyond Paris “intramuros,” in other words, outside the Peripheral Boulevard, the highway that runs around the city. While the word “banlieue” is meant to be a socially neutral term, the media often use it in a derogatory sense that is inexact and unfair. There is a burgeoning hospitality industry going on in some of the suburban communities. Many of these are decidedly non-touristy districts in a state of post-industrial flux, many of them actively transforming into…
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Indie Travel Podcast
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More recipes for travel
15 May 2013 | 10:00 amA great way to save money and eat healthily when travelling is to prepare your own meals (like these). This can be a little difficult if you don’t have access to a kitchen or the right equipment, but many healthy dishes can be made with just a knife and something to cut on. Craig and I have a lightweight kitchen set, which consists of Orikaso plates, cups and bowls (well, one bowl — we lost the other one in Peru), two sporks, two small containers for salt and chili powder, and two bottles for oil and/or vinegar. Our kitchen.We used to carry a pocket knife but now tend to buy a… -
Why you shouldn’t move to Spain
13 May 2013 | 10:00 amSpain is a beautiful country, with an incredible history, fantastic food and wonderful people. It is a great place to go on holiday, but you shouldn’t plan to move there without being aware of the limitless amount of frustration that lies before you. 1. Bureaucracy The bureaucracy in Spain is second to none. It’s truly amazing how much time and effort needs to go into achieving quite simple tasks, and how many of these little tasks need to be done to be able to live and work in Spain legally. I decided to get a work and holiday visa, and when investigating the process I found an… -
Travel diary: Family time in the Czech Republic
12 May 2013 | 7:00 pmIt’s been another great week — four days in Cesky Krumlov with my sister and her family, followed by three more days in the Czech Republic. Cesky Krumlov is pretty.Monday 6/5: We didn’t really do too much on our first day in Cesky Krumlov apart from wandering around enjoying the town. Since Henry is only two and a half, he moves quite slowly, especially when going over bridges or passing fountains — he has a real fascination for water! The highlights of the day were lunch at the Two Marys and dinner at the Gypsy Bar, though sadly neither was quite as I’d… -
What’s in Craig’s bag
8 May 2013 | 10:00 amTravelling as a couple means that you can share the load a little… one of you can pack the toiletries, the other can carry the first-aid kit; one takes the snacks while the other has the games to play when you’re feeling bored. In a previous article we told you what’s in my bag, in this one we’ll look inside Craig’s. Craig carries a North Face Overhaul 40 backpack, chosen mostly because of its padded back pocket for laptops. It’s full of pockets, actually, but has a large central space for clothes. It’s also carry-on size, which is an important… -
A BIG IDEA FOR INDIE TRAVEL PODCAST…
7 May 2013 | 1:04 amWe’re so sorry for the site crashes we’ve been experiencing over the last few months. It’s been a bumpy ride. The growth and changes means that it currently costs over $200 a month just to distribute the Indie Travel Podcast. That’s not production, software, technical consulting, equipment updates, or any travel expenses: that’s just the basic server and bandwidth. And that’s with sponsorship from SoundCloud, who kindly don’t charge us for their widgets and services. At the moment, these costs are met by running ads on the site. And with higher…
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BootsnAll Travel Articles
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Re-realizing the Dream: How to “Fix” Couchsurfing
16 May 2013 | 1:03 amEditor's note: Last week we published an article titled The End of a Dream: Couchsurfing's Fall, which generated hundreds of comments and over 5000 Facebook likes. It's clear based on the comments that a great deal of passion exists when it comes to the Couchsurfing community, both those frustrated with the current state of the organization and those who still feel it offers a service that no one else can match. Nithin Coca, the author of the original article, came across to some as "giving up" on Couchsurfing. Quite the contrary, as he would love nothing more than to see the community he… -
Worldwide University Programs in Ecotourism
16 May 2013 | 1:02 amOur “Sustainable Travel“ series is sponsored by Global Basecamps. Global Basecamps is specialty travel company that helps independent travelers research and book locally owned boutique hotels, off-the-beaten path lodges and multi-day excursions all over the world. Whether hiking the Inca Trail, experiencing a traditional Japanese Ryokan, or relaxing on the beaches of Thailand, Global Basecamps specializes in designing completely customized itineraries to meet each travelers specific priorities and match their travel style.Ecotourism has become a hot buzz word for caring about the… -
In Defense of Multi-Generational Travel
15 May 2013 | 1:03 amJenn Miller has been on the road with her husband and four children for over five years and is well versed in all aspects of long-term travel. Each week Jenn will bring a unique insight into extended travel, touching on topics ranging from inspirational articles to practical trip planning to family travel to education on the road to interviews with interesting people she's met along the way.They say you don’t really know a person until you travel together. In my experience, that’s very true, or at least, you come to know people in a new way when you travel together. There is something… -
An American’s Guide to Visiting Cuba
14 May 2013 | 1:03 amThinking of planning a RTW trip and adding Cuba to the itinerary? Don't know where to start? Sign up today for Plan Your RTW Trip in 30 Days and start receiving email lesson plans tomorrow - it's free! You’ll be on the road before you know it! There’s something to be said about the road less traveled. And I certainly did that as I turned a quick 90-mile journey from Miami to Cuba into a trip of over 4,000 miles. Was it worth it? Absolutely.As I uncover the secret of travel to Cuba for Americans, I’ll share with you how you can do it legally as well as under the radar, which I like to… -
How Two Totally Different Travel Styles Come Together
13 May 2013 | 1:03 amAre you a couple thinking of planning a RTW trip? Lost on where to start? Sign up today for Plan Your RTW Trip in 30 Days and start receiving email lesson plans tomorrow. It's free, and you’ll be on the road before you know it! Nick and I grew up in the same city but we might as well have grown up on opposite ends of the earth.His father was an avid outdoorsman (he taught a hunter's education course for over a decade), and his mother is more than happy to partake in any excursion (on her first bow hunt she snagged a buck). The stories of his childhood make me jealous and cringe…
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We Blog The World
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Whiz to China’s North on High Speed Rail at Over 300 Kms
18 May 2013 | 7:36 amTrain travel in China is always exciting but Chinese high speed train is even more scintillating! With an influx of new routes, super clean, and might fast trains, the age of smoky, shaking Chinese carriages are fading out. In the last 18 months On my first high speed train in China, I took a rare route, the Shenzhen North to Shaoguan route, which was my first experience of the new high speed trains in China. The trip presented an opportunity to see the mountains and rock formations at Danxiashan. How to book your train in China Don’t book anything in advance. Since… Read more... -
Finland’s Largest Gourmet Food and Wine Festival
18 May 2013 | 7:32 amTaste of Helsinki, the largest gourmet food and wine festival in Finland, will once again take over Kansalaistorin Puisto, Töölönlahti, in the city center from June 13 through 16, 2013. The menus are being created by 12 of what are considered the best restaurants in Finland: Muru, Demo, Juuri, Aito, Bistro O mat, C, Smör and Toscanini (all of which participated last year) plus newcomers Olo, Luomo, Ask and Gaijin. The menus that are being created especially for the event are inspired by organic and local food, as well as by domestic wild food. Also, the cutlery will be compostable, and… -
Steve Aoki’s New Surreal Video: A World Where Biology & Machines Meet
17 May 2013 | 2:57 pmElectronic musician Steve Aoki releases his new music video, showing in an eerie and surreal way what life might be like when we get to choose whether we want to live forever….or not. Ray Kurzweil is part of the video where he asserts that the meeting of minds and machines are part of our not so distant future. At a time when technology and biology walk down the aisle and exchange vows, life will never be the same as we now know it. This – our future reality – may not be one our brains can wrap around today, but it is a notion that the likes of Futurists and Singularians… -
Step Back to the Early 19th Century in Muhu Island’s Koguva Village
17 May 2013 | 1:06 pmA magical part of Muhu Island off the coast of Estonia is its rural charm and the people. Koguva Village, the best preserved 19th century village in Estonia, is located on the Kuivastu, a place where all the buildings are architectural landmarks. The oldest buildings, which date back to the 18th century, are in the middle of the village. A typical farm from that time consisted of a threshing barn/dwelling house, storehouses, a sauna, stables for animals, and a summer kitchen. Very often the farm also had a smithy. There were separate storehouses for grain, meat, fish and clothing and of… -
Oahu & Maui: Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in September
17 May 2013 | 12:10 pmThis September, the third Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival will be taking place for over a week. Held on Oahu as well as Maui the festival strives to bring the Hawaiian Islands to life. The festival is boasting internationally acclaimed master chefs, sommeliers, and mixoligists. Along side the international winemakers, there will also be local Hawaiian winemakers to quench your thirst. This year’s Festival is set to highlight agriculture as well as the culinary evolution of the Hawaiian Islands. This inspirational festival in an unforgettable location will feature more than 70…
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May 12, Lugares Turisticos de Chile
12 May 2013 | 4:18 amLa lista de lugares turisticos de Chile incluye una vasta y variada gama de maravillas naturales y sitios de interes. Entre todas ellas, una reciente votacion de sus ciudadanos determino las principales siete... -
May 7, Places to Visit in Chile
7 May 2013 | 2:40 amLet's review top places to visit in Chile, the country's seven wonders voted by Chilean nationals in 2010. The list includes some of the most unique and spectacular sights in South America... -
May 4, Sights and Sounds of Cartagena and Santa Marta
4 May 2013 | 4:07 amThrough Sights and Sounds of Cartagena and Santa Marta, Andres Ong brings his own vision on Colombia tourism and lists the top attractions to include when you are ready to explore the country... -
May 1, Cartagena de Indias
1 May 2013 | 10:43 amCuando visites Cartagena de Indias vas a descubrir no solo una maravilla de arquitectura militar sino tambien el casco colonial antiguo (ciudad amurallada) mas hermoso de America Latina... -
Apr 28, Lugares Turisticos de Colombia
28 Apr 2013 | 4:54 amLa variedad de lugares turisticos de Colombia es inmensa, sin embargo, no debes preocuparte en hacer la seleccion de los mas relevantes. En 2007, los ciudadanos Colombianos votaron para elegir las siete maravillas principales y aqui te contamos acerca de todas ellas...
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Wild Junket
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A Reality Check: Our Worst Travel Mishaps
16 May 2013 | 7:22 amAs professional travel writers and bloggers, we are full-time travelers and we are on the road most of the time — and with all that experience, you would think that we’ve gotten the hang of travel by now. The reality is quite the opposite: we are probably some of the worst travelers you’ll ever meet. Over the past few years, we’ve missed so many flights that we can’t keep count and we’ve lost our belongings again and again. Whatever travel nightmare you can think of, we’ve experienced it. Despite it all, we still love traveling as much as we did on day… -
The Rooftop of Maui — Haleakala Volcano Crater
15 May 2013 | 7:11 pmRising above the island of Maui is the gentle giant, Haleakala Volcano. Standing at 10,023 feet (3,055 m) above sea level, it covers almost 75% of the island. While it’s no longer active, it remains a sacred spot for the native Hawaiians, and one of the most visited sights on Maui. According to Hawaiian folklore, the demigod Maui went to the top of the volcano and captured the sun, agreeing to release it only if it promised to move more slowly across the sky so that the island could have more daylight. The sun agreed, thereby giving the volcano summit approximately 15 minutes more… -
Video: Paragliding Above Maui
14 May 2013 | 1:38 pmWith big strides and arms swinging, I’m running as fast as I can. A huge force is pulling me from behind, but I ignore it and push myself forward and continue running. Within seconds, my feet are off the ground — and we are airborne. I stretch both my hands out, to feel the wind between my fingers. This must be flying like a bird feels like. The green pasture, trees, and cows are now beneath my feet, fading further and further into the distance as we float higher and higher into the sky. The early morning breeze is whipping my face, but I’m too distracted by the view before… -
Photoblog: Maui At A Glance
13 May 2013 | 3:34 pmBig swells, long beaches, tanned surfer dudes and hula girls: that was how I had imagined Hawaii to be. I had always thought Maui was all about beaches, beaches, and more beaches. But I couldn’t be more wrong. We’ve just returned from an action-packed week in Maui, and my perspectives of Hawaii have completely changed. Granted, there are the signature surfing spots and wide sandy beaches, but there are many things that surprised me about Maui. For one, the island is huge, measuring over 727 square miles and covering different types of climates and terrains, stretching from hot,… -
10 Unusual Adventure Activities
9 May 2013 | 7:32 amThe true adventurer never stops looking for new and exciting ways to discover a country; even on a second or third visit it’s possible to take part in an activity not previously experienced. And while it takes a lot to beat a walking safari in Tanzania, white water rafting in Iceland or shark cage diving in South Africa, there are plenty of other ways to experience a country. Here are 10 of the more unusual adventure activities you can take part in around the globe. 1. Explore Saigon by Vespa For those with a need for speed, exploring Saigon in the evening on the back of a Vespa is a must!
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Frugal Traveler
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Finding Frugal Toulouse, Despite Two Holidays
14 May 2013 | 11:39 amWhat do you do when your visit to a French city falls on two holidays? Be flexible. -
Five Travel Problems and the Sites That Try to Solve Them
7 May 2013 | 12:17 pmMany travel problems have been solved through technology, but plenty still exist. Here are five sites that attempt solutions. -
Opening Up Paraguay’s Landlocked Guairá Region
30 Apr 2013 | 10:04 amDiscovering the rich cultural heritage of Guairá, the region in the south of Paraguay. -
Taking the Paraguayan Route to Iguazú Falls
24 Apr 2013 | 2:17 pmThe Iguazú Falls are stunning from most angles. But getting to them through Paraguay has its advantages. -
In Asuncion, Paraguay, Small-Scale Charms and a Complex History
16 Apr 2013 | 2:12 pmAsunción may be a rarely visited city in a rarely visited country, but it's worth a visit, especially as part of a larger South American trip.
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Into the Wild
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5 things to do in Madagascar
17 May 2013 | 3:58 amWhile volunteering, it's important to make sure you don't miss out on the fantastic things to see and do. Madagascar is a country of unusual sights and creatures, full of different things to do in your free time. We have compiled a list of the 5 top things to see and do while in Madagascar. -
Competition!
15 May 2013 | 2:50 amStay safe and knowledgeable with these RFID-blocking passport and credit card sleeves, courtesy of Funky Leisure and The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook, courtesy of author Shannon O’Donnell the A Little Adrift blogger. -
Top 5 stunning places to photograph around the world
14 May 2013 | 4:01 amFrom places of immense natural beauty and wonders of natural science to legendary monuments of everlasting love and ancient cultures, we bring you the top five most stunning places in this world to capture with your lens… -
Volunteer photo of the week: Sarah Watson
13 May 2013 | 3:43 amSarah Watson volunteered on Frontier's Madagascar Teaching, Wildlife & Diving project where she took this stunning shot of Madagascar's clear waters. -
Why take a gap year?
10 May 2013 | 2:29 amThinking about taking a gap year but not sure if it’s for you? We’ve narrowed it down though to the best five reasons you should take a gap year.
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Into the Wild
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5 things to do in Madagascar
17 May 2013 | 3:58 amWhile volunteering, it's important to make sure you don't miss out on the fantastic things to see and do. Madagascar is a country of unusual sights and creatures, full of different things to do in your free time. We have compiled a list of the 5 top things to see and do while in Madagascar. -
Competition!
15 May 2013 | 2:50 amStay safe and knowledgeable with these RFID-blocking passport and credit card sleeves, courtesy of Funky Leisure and The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook, courtesy of author Shannon O’Donnell the A Little Adrift blogger. -
Top 5 stunning places to photograph around the world
14 May 2013 | 4:01 amFrom places of immense natural beauty and wonders of natural science to legendary monuments of everlasting love and ancient cultures, we bring you the top five most stunning places in this world to capture with your lens… -
Volunteer photo of the week: Sarah Watson
13 May 2013 | 3:43 amSarah Watson volunteered on Frontier's Madagascar Teaching, Wildlife & Diving project where she took this stunning shot of Madagascar's clear waters. -
Why take a gap year?
10 May 2013 | 2:29 amThinking about taking a gap year but not sure if it’s for you? We’ve narrowed it down though to the best five reasons you should take a gap year.
