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We all eagerly look forward to holiday time, when we get a break from work or school and get the chance to head off somewhere exotic. So when the time to get out of cold winter for the holiday season and head to more tropical locations, upon arrival you will quickly realize that you were not the only person who had an escape plan to Hawaii or Tahiti. Summer holidays are also a popular time for travel as families can head out together and enjoy va...

Brisbane, Australia’s third largest city, is often overlooked by travellers as they whirlwind across the Land Down Under.  The river city entwines you in her relaxed, and sometimes, fun and kooky vibe. You can embrace her small city diversity in suburbs ranging from artsy and alternative, to gourmet and uber-chic. It’s all here for the taking.  The added bonus over her more sophisticated cousins, Sydney and Melbourne, is the price of sp...

In Western culture New Year’s Eve marks the end of the holiday season, but in other cultures, the New Year has yet to begin. Instead of the Gregorian calendar year, other regions in the world follow a lunisolar calendar, which has a different end and beginning date each year, as the date is dependent on the moon phase. One of the most distinguished Lunar New Year celebrations is Chinese New Year, which traditionally lasts for fifteen days total.&...

Thinking of checking out the West Coast, but not necessarily California Dreaming? If your interests lean more toward coniferous forests, gastronomy, bike rides, and rock ‘n’ roll clubs, Portland might be the place for you.   Still situated on the “Left Coast”, but in the diverse and unique Pacific Northwest (PNW) region, Portland combines small town charm with big city excitement. Quirky enough to inspire its own comedic TV series, the ...

The ability to dive around wherever you please is a luxury that allows you to discover unknown treasures like small fishing villages and exotic sights like a vibrant sunset on a private beach. When you’re traveling abroad, renting a car can be a hassle, as you don’t know the local language, or issues arise such as insurance complications or having proper licensing. Which company you rent from, how long you’re going to be driving and where you’re ...

Indianapolis, which is the capital of the American state of Indiana, is home to 1.8 million people in its metropolitan area, and is home to an internationally famous auto race.  Located in the Midwest, this city is a laid back place that offers a more relaxed way of life than larger and more fast-paced cities in the USA. Forbes has ranked its downtown as having one of the more enjoyable cores in the country, with plenty of dining, drinking a...

If you haven’t heard of the popular action camera known as GoPro, you must have been purposely avoiding technology. When founder Nick Woodman wanted to capture quality surfing footage that he couldn’t seem to get one way or another, he was determined to create a system that could capture angles and shots that looked professional, hence the name “GoPro”. The first GoPro compact digital video camera was released in 2006, and since then Woodman Labs...

Being one of the most glamorous cities in the world, the social life, culture and wealth of New York City has been a source of inspiration for many in America and around the world. Admiration aside, how much does it actually cost to get by in the Big Apple? While it is certainly a spendy place, more than eight million people find a way to make their lives work here on a daily basis … here's what to expect if you hope to join them.   What you...

Whether you’re working on a farm in Nicaragua living in dirt stained thrift store coveralls or supervising as a French country club manager with a pristine uniform, you’ll find that you will inevitably need to bring out the suds and do some laundry.  But depending on the ethnic, economic and environmental situation you may find yourself in, laundry may not be what it was back home. In the modernized world, washing machines are a dime a dozen...

Taking photos of your travels is a visual diary that you will be grateful for when nostalgia for foreign lands kicks in. The sensual indulgence that occurs while travelling abroad can be electric, breathtaking and irreplaceable. From the sizzling Spanish tapas you recently dined on to the extra-terrestrial viewing of the Northern Lights, there are special moments that you’ll want to capture for your memories. Although writing about your adventure...