I’ve published my first article for the Huffington Post today. Please check it out and leave a comment! 20 Things I’ve Learned From Traveling Around the World for Three Years On March 13, 2007, I handed over the keys to my house, put my possessions in storage and headed… Read More

UNESCO World Heritage Site #117: Old Town Lunenburg From the World Heritage inscription : Old Town Lunenburg is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. Established in 1753, it has retained its original layout and overall appearance, based on a rectangular grid pattern… Read More

It’s no surprise that environmental threats and human impacts are jeopardizing some of the world’s most prized places and species. Check out these 10 spectacular sights–from the Taj Mahal to the Great Barrier Reef–to catch a glimpse of the world’s wonders while you still can.
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The World Bloggers Travel Contest is now live with 18 great prizes on offer with a total value of $20000 (US Dollar) or 16000 Euro. The prizes includes stays in destinations such as Montreal, Dubai, London, Provence, Beijing, San Francisco, Nice, Madagascar, Rio de Janeiro and Zurich. Madagascar by… Read More

Halifax’s Clarity credit card promises no foreign exchange fees wherever you go in the world Halifax has launched a new best-buy credit card that it claims will significantly cut the cost of travel money for holidaymakers. The Clarity credit card comes with no foreign exchange fees on all transactions,… Read More

Noche de San Juan (St John’s Night) is a major celebration here in Puerto Rico that takes place on the night of June 23. Family and friends gather on beaches all around the island to celebrate the birth of Saint John the Baptist. The evenings celebrations begin with gatherings… Read More

Last Minute has a concise run down of London’s Chinatown. There’s pan-Asian ( Ikkyusan ), contemporary Cantonese ( Golden Harvest ), “the best roast duck in the world” ( Four Seasons ), Taiwanese ( Leong’s Legends ), and plenty more.
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If you’re a sports fan and want to watch the World Cup games, but you’re on vacation in NYC, why not combine the two? There’s no better way to do that then get out on the town, and get into Zum Schneider. This little German beer bar buried south… Read More

It may not have Venice quaking just yet, but this two-week festival on the Kent coast is shoring up a rich tableau of new art Like most coastal towns in Britain, there is a faint waft of deep-fried fish that dances on your nostrils as you walk around it.… Read More