Archive | March, 2011

Photo of the Week: Petra from Above

31 March 2011

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Experiencing anything that is 2600 years old will send chills down your spine. Now imagine standing on top of a 200 meter vertical cliff looking down onto something as stunning as Petra…glad I did not loose my balance!

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How to Love Taxi Rides and Avoid Taxi Scams

28 March 2011

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Catching a taxi is a fast and convenient way to get around. For that convenience you have to pay a bit more and most times this extra cost is worth it. I usually take public transportation to stay below my $25 a day shoestring budget, but sometimes I just love to take taxis. Especially when […]

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Photo of the Week: Inside the Colosseum

23 March 2011

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Nothing captures the power of the Roman Empire more than the inside of the majestic Colosseum in Rome. And yes, the 15 Euro entrance fee is steep, but totally worth it…even when you travel on $25 a day.

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3 Successful Money Saving Strategies when Traveling

19 March 2011

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If you want to travel the world for the cost of two downtown lunches (or $25) a day you need to save money when you travel. Saving money on the road is a combination of buying where the locals buy, talking story and bargaining for a good price. Find the local spots First you need […]

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Photo of the Week: Different Bikinis in Morocco

15 March 2011

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I could not believe my eyes when I witnessed how two completely different worlds collided in a single Moroccan beach scene. I wonder where those two bikini girls read up on their customs and cultural considerations?

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4 Tips to Surfing the Longest Wave in the World

13 March 2011

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World class waves come in many different flavors. Some taste like pure fear, others leave your tongue tingling with adrenaline, but very few are so long that your taste buds are overstimulated and give up. If you’re looking for taste bud over-stimulation why not give the longest wave in the world a try? Welcome to […]

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Photo of the week: 2000 year old parking garage

5 March 2011

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When hiking through the spectacular mountains of Petra, Jordan you come across many ancient tombs and caves. What you don’t expect is that somebody uses one of those 2000 year old tombs to park their pick-up truck in them.

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How to make friends while traveling

2 March 2011

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Meeting new and interesting people on the road is half the fun of traveling. It is part of expanding your horizon and learning about new cultures, customs and ideas. Through meeting new people you will grow personally, be inspired and feel super cool, because now you have friends from all over the globe. On top […]

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