Notre Dame Cathedral from the River Seine
I think that everyone has a favourite landmark in Paris and ours happens to be Notre Dame. The imposing gothic cathedral stands regally on the banks of the Seine. The front facade may be the popular spot for photographers, but this view from the other side of the river is our favourite view.
Travel Bloggers Develop Clothing Line
Now that’s inspiring. Christy and Scott of Ordinary Traveler have developed their own bikini line and with your help, they will do what no other travel blogger has done. Develop and market a product that is innovative and adds value to people’s vacations and travels abroad.
The Villa above the Clouds
Bella Italia! Italy is scrumptious. We only spent 4 days in the Cinque Terre region but it was enough of a taste to know that we want to see more.
The New StumbleUpon Explained
There has been a lot of talk about the new StumbleUpon these days. We’ve been big StumbleUpon supporters since starting our blog and we’ve been exploring the new look and getting to know it better.
Camping in Antarctica
Each year 30,000 people visit Antarctica, only two thirds actually land on the continent there are a handful of people foolish enough to camp at the bottom of the world.
Driftwood at Sunset in New Zealand
We spent many a night camping on the beach with the Flying Kiwi in New Zealand. Every night we were treated to a gorgeous sunset. The country is beautiful from tip to toe
Group Travel Gets a Bad Rap
Group travel gets a bad rap, not all trips look like Jersey Shore’s slow and embarrassing train wreck in Italy. Just because you might be stuck with some people you didn’t go to college with, doesn’t mean you can’t bridge that unfamiliar gap
This Golden Eagle has his Eye on You
The Golden Eagle has always been Dave’s favourite bird of prey since he was a child. In Western Mongolia men still use eagles to hunt for prey and when we came upon this eagle hunter we had to stop to say hello. They are massive creatures with great strength and looking into its eyes you [...]
Winterlude. Art, Ice and Family Fun
Our weekend at Winterlude was the perfect getaway to beat the February blues. After a jam packed day one, we decided to take a relaxing stroll through the charming city of Ottawa, Canada
Whale Bones on the Beach, Antarctica
We’d just landed at Port Lockroy, Antarctica to do some shopping at the old research centre. But what we really wanted to see was the whale skeleton that someone put together years ago.
Earning Rewards at the End of the World
It is no surprise that our American Express Gold Rewards Card was accepted everywhere at the end of the world. After all, AMEX has been exploring the new frontier since the days of the Wild West.
A Perfect Day in Paradise Bay
As we paddled beside icebergs surrounded by calving glaciers on the icy blue waters of Paradise bay in Antarctica, I thought to myself, how will I ever top this day?
Huffington Post, You Can Take Your Link and Shove it
Recently we were contacted to be interviewed about our involvement in the Mongol Rally by a writer for the Huffington Post. So imagine our surprise when we saw the article and there was no link to our website.
Beat the Winter Blues in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is the perfect place to beat the winter blues, so even if you don’t have a travel companion lined up, why not take a solo excursion? Here are some tips and travel deals that I have discovered in my journeys to the islands with a quick overview of three journeys to various parts [...]
The Ominous Deception Island in Antarctica
Deception Island. It’s an island of doom where the worst acts of human nature played out on its shores. A land of slaughter and blood situated on an active volcano waiting to erupt.
Deception Island was an old whalers station and all that is left of it today is a reminder of just how cruel human beings can be. Giant rusting barrels used to boil whale fat and decaying whale bones litter the beach and there is a feel of gloom hanging heavy in the air.
Kayaking in Antarctica – Preparations and Day 1
Quark Expeditions website states, Polar kayaking takes place in one of the roughest environments on Earth, Antarctica. When we signed up for Kayaking in Antarctica, I was excited and nervous all at once.
2012’s Top Adrenaline-Pumping Holidays
If you fancy a holiday that offers more than a suntan there are plenty of action-packed, adventure-fuelled trips, many of which are completely new this year.
A Leap of Faith in Antarctica
I didn’t want to do it. I looked for every excuse leading up and during to our voyage to Antarctica trying to justify why it would be ok if I didn’t take the Polar Plunge.
Video Tips for Travel Bloggers
Video. Viewing it? Awesome. Making it? Intimidating. In this 2 part series we are delving deep into the intricacies of creating engaging travel video content. Mike Corey of Kick the Grind TV has won 2 travel video blogging competitions, been featured in the Huffington post,
Help The Angkor Hospital’s Tuk Tuk for Children Program
One of the biggest challenges facing sick children in rural Cambodia is the cost of getting to the hospital. What would be a simple ailment quickly develops into something far worse while family members save money to get to a hospital.
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