A Little Scare on a Chilly Day in Ushuaia
We awoke late in the morning to rain. Feeling a little unmotivated, we snuggled up and went back to bed for a couple more hours. Ushuaia is 2 hours ahead of Toronto and while we weren’t feeling jet lagged, we did feel a little groggy from our over 30-hour journey from Canada.
Flight to Ushuaia; The Antarctic Adventure Begins
As I sit here in the Jorge Newbery airport in Buenos Aires waiting for our final leg of the trip to Ushuaia, I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s been 24 hours since we left Toronto to start our epic journey to the southernmost city in the world.
Twitter Tips for Travel Bloggers
Twitter Tips for Travel Bloggers, by Traveldudes .There are so many different ways how to use Twitter. There is one and also the most important tip I could give you: Be yourself and have fun!
So You Want to Be a Pro Blogger in The Travel Business
So, you love to travel and you want to work in the travel business as a professional Blogger. Think you got what it takes? Ask yourself a few questions to find out.
Tips for Driving From England to Mongolia for Anyone
Having just travelled nearly 10,000 miles by car from London, England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia we are hooked on driving adventures. The Mongol Rally was a blast especially once we entered countries like Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
5 Things You Shouldn’t Do in an Airport
Imagine this… You’ve picked up some cheap international flights and are on your way to the airport. Everything seems fine until you get there and all of a sudden something goes completely wrong. You end up stuck in that little room trying to explain what just happened.
Reasons to Visit Mexico
Why travel to Mexico? Mexico is a country thriving with unique culture and history. As the country in Latin America with the highest amount of tourism, Mexico offers a variety of opportunities to explore its ancient historical landmarks or indulge in one of its many unique resorts right on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico or the Pacific Ocean.
A Travel Bloggers Guide to Press Trips
Over this past year we have been fortunate enough to have been invited on several press trips.We have learned a lot during these trips, At the same time we made a lot of mistakes.
Exploring Thailand by Train
Traveling the interior of Thailand there are a number of options, ranging from (in increasing order of local interaction) planes, taxis, buses and trains. Trains in Thailand are safer than buses and are a lot cheaper than taxis or flying. They also provide a stylish way to get to your destination with stunning countryside to be enjoyed from the comfort of your seat. On longer journeys it is an ideal way to meet new like-minded friends, as the journey can be a good icebreaker.
Our Electronics Travel List
Each time we go away, we always get a little better at packing, organizing and planning an itinerary, so why not share our progress with you. As we learn, you can learn too! So, let’s start of with electronics. Dave is very excited about his new purchases and I am thrilled with just how organized we are. We have all our electronics them packed away snug and safe in our new bags and we are ready to go. Here is what we are taking this time during our travels to Asia.
A Great Headline: It’s Important
I suck at writing a headline. It is the last thing I think of whenever I write a post and it shows. I try to think of something witty and fun and I draw a blank. However it is the most important part of any article. Be it for a magazine, newspaper or blog post, we have to grab our readers attention with a catchy headline that will draw them in and make them want to read more.We have obviously been lucky. Our headlines are terrible. People may read our posts, but I know it is not based on the titles of the piece.
Will Travel Blogs Take Over Guide Books?
With all the new electronics out there these days, I can’t help but wonder if blogs will soon take over the guide book.In today’s world a person can be in a new city, pop onto the internet in a coffee shop from their laptop or surf the web while standing on a street corner and find the best tings to do in a place by doing a simple search.
Paris Museum and Attraction Closures
Summer is in full swing and it is holiday time for families. It takes a lot of planning to see Paris and not break that bank but if you plan properly, you can fit a lot in during your time in Paris and have the trip of a lifetime. But if you are like many people and only have a limited time in the city, you need to arm yourself with a few more tips regarding its attractions and museums. Closures. We had a few hiccups in our travels to Paris because we were too lazy to do the research. Paris has some great deals, great savings and a lot of free things to do, but you can also miss out on your perfect day in Versailles or at the Louvre if you happen to go when they are closed.
Travelling To Turkey – Facts for Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan begins next month and this can have an effect on the traveler. Here are some tips that can make your travel to Turkey more comfortable and enjoyable during Ramadan.Turkey holidays during this month-long celebration can have their limitations, but there are numerous benefits to be gained by visiting at this special religious time. Ramadan is a time for Muslims to reflect on their lives and to consider how they can live a virtuous life and avoid vice. It is a time of great celebration and there is a an almost carnival-like atmosphere, with bunting and lights decorating trees, mosques and homes around the towns.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tips
A person cannot go to New York for the first time and not go to the Statue of Liberty and we are no exception. We were hoping to wake up early and make our way down to the Battery Park early to book our tickets to enter the crown of the Statue of Liberty. Unfortunately, two weeks of hard travel had taken its toll and we slept in.
Camping Tips for Spain and France
Camping through France or Spain is quite different from camping in Canada. Here’s list of what items to bring to camp comfortably through France and Spain.
Camping in France
One of the best ways to save money and enjoy everything that France has to offer is to rent a car and camp your way through the country. With a bit of work before leaving you can find great deals on car rentals. Finding all of our campsites online we managed to make an excellent route. We packed our trusty North Face – two man tent, and made our way south.
Three Days in Paris
Many people don’t spend a lot of time in Paris. Accommodation can be expensive, eating out is expensive and people only have a set amount of time before they would like to move on to see the rest of France. While it would take years to really experience everything that Paris has to offer, you can see many of its sites in three days. It will be a busy three days and you will need a vacation after running around the streets of Paris, but it can be done.
Free Things to do in Paris
Paris is an expensive city. That is all I ever hear when talking about traveling there. “You don’t want to spend too many days in Paris, it is too much money.” But did you know that there are many free things to do in Paris? Here is a list of free things that we found to do in Paris. You can actually have a great time in Paris and not spend a penny.
Catacombs of Paris
We have always wanted to go to the Catacombs of Paris. The last time we were in Paris, we ran out of time and didn’t make it to its underground labyrinth of death. When we visited Lima, Peru the catacombs were high on our to do list and we were sure that we would go. Unfortunately I developed a bad case of food poisoning from eating at the Tony Roma’s on the waterfront of Mira Flores and spent our last two days in the city praying to the porcelain God.
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