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The Pullman London St Pancras Hotel in Review

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This review experience of the Pullman London St Pancras Hotel is part of the “Our World Is Your Playground” project with Global Nomad and The Pullman Life Hub. Just like every review, though, I write what I like and no messin’about. The Pullman London St Pancras Hotel in Review I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes a good hotel after a busy few months of travelling and a number of nights spent in some good – and not so good – ones. It’s easy to see what makes hotels interesting: history, design, architecture… [Read More]

Review of How Not to Travel the World

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1Dad1Kid.com I initially connected with Lauren through her blog Never-Ending Footsteps. I enjoyed reading about her mishaps adventures, especially as ours were just beginning. I knew about some of her anxieties and multiple fears, but in reading her book How Not to Travel the World I’m honestly surprised she ever stepped out of her parents’ home. When you read about all the places she’s been and discover that she had somehow managed to not eat rice or eggs until her travels in her … [Read More]

A Few More Small French Towns You Should Visit

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Cruising through France with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises was a great experience for many reasons, not the least of which was the opportunity to visit some smaller French towns I hadn’t seen before. That’s one of the many advantages to river cruising as I outlined in my review of Uniworld, the ability to visit some harder-to-reach towns that you probably wouldn’t experience otherwise. While they may not all have the glitz … [Read More]

What would You Do for a Caribbean Cruise?

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I’m sure many of you have dreamed of boarding one of those humongous cruise ships sailing all over the Caribbean. Sunshine, cold drinks and the ocean, no matter which direction you look – what could be more relaxing than that? But there are times when going on a cruise is out of the question, especially since the economy… [Read More]

How to Buy More than Flights with Your Frequent Flyer Miles

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This entry was originally post by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on October 11, 2015 Just like any other type of rewards program, frequent flyer miles are what you make of them. Many people hoard their points in order to purchase flights, and we’re big proponents of that. After all, getting to fly more often means getting to travel more often, and that means opening yourself up to all the unique experiences and lessons that travel … [Read More]

5 Excellent Haunted Hay Rides

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Facebook.com/NewYorkHayride Ready for evil clowns, an immersive insane asylum, and chainsaw maniacs? With October comes Halloween, and with Halloween comes the inevitable barrage of haunted houses, costume parties, and — of course — haunted hayrides. Here are some of our favorites… 1. Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania)  Now in its 25th year at Arasapha Farm, the Haunted Hayride at the Bates Motel is a horror-packed 25-minute trip through the woods. Just outside of Philadelphia, this nationally acclaimed hayride has earned a reputation for its elaborate sets and frightening encounters. The hayride brings riders… [Read More]

33 Things Travel to Canada Taught Me

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Earlier this summer, I travelled to Canada, whipping through the west from Vancouver to Williams Lake, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg, all in search of unusual journeys and festivals to tell you about. Along the way, aside the in depth stories, I noticed plenty more. So, just for fun, here are 33 things travel to Canada taught me. Back with the rest on the Canada page soon enough. Enjoy! 33 Things Travel… [Read More]

A Few of My Quirky Travel Habits

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All of us have strange habits, quirks that make us unique and I’d like to think interesting. This naturally translates to the travel experience and so, in another effort to share more of who I am, I thought I’d share some of what I think are quirky travel habits. I’m not saying that I’m alone in these eccentricities, but they are how I travel … [Read More]

Your Next Plane Ticket Could Be Free

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The best things in life are free—the best things in travel are priceless. Having a local connection, for example, allows you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll never forget. Traveling around the world the past several years, I’ve been lucky enough to make many such connections. Sam in Indonesia walked me inside a volcano that spews blue fire in the middle of the night. Helene in … [Read More]

From Security Lines to Delays: Your Ultimate Holiday Travel Survival Guide

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Flickr/lunchtimemama Ready for Thanksgiving? The holiday is a time to give thanks and spend quality time with family and friends — but it happens to be one of the most hectic and busy travel periods, too. But fear not. From delays to packing, here’s how to survive Thanksgiving. Getting Through Security There are tons of ways to get to your gate more quickly, including: downloading a mobile boarding pass, searching for less central (and therefore often less crowded) security checkpoints, or even upgrading your ticket to access … [Read More]

Three Reasons to Travel to Latvia

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Close Your Eyes and Think of Latvia If I asked you, without pause for a heartbeat, what first comes to mind when you think of travel to Latvia, I wonder what I’d hear. Would you feel the salt lick of spray from the ocean, feet squeezing soft sand beneath them? Would you see willows at sunset and aristocratic stone houses, rich plum satin curtains gathered up in gold threads? Or would you be walking through vineyards, chatting with bright blue eyes and splashing liquid through glass … [Read More]

London Musicals You Didn’t Know You Wanted To See

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Categories: Best OfTravelingImage: Although musicals are performed across the United States, London provides a unique opportunity to see a vast number of musicals in one city. During my time studying abroad in London, I saw four musicals and one play. I never thought I would like musicals, but the performances were remarkable. I’ve put together some information about the musicals I saw and information on finding current musicals. You have the opportunity to enjoy … [Read More]

Four Surprising Things You Should Know About British Gin

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Last week I traveled around London and Scotland as part of a larger project, a type of effort that I haven’t done before. Working with UK Trade & Investment, I was asked to help them research and share the history and culture of iconic British gin. I’ve always said that food and drinks are a huge part of the travel experience, as is learning about how they’ve impacted the culture of their respective countries. Great Britain has many culinary traditions that have made the global rounds and gin is right there at the top. Before my… [Read More]

The Best UK Bothies For Eager Wild Hikers

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Bothies often aren’t well-known throughout the UK, even though they are kept in good order by the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA), and they are fairly common. If you’re wondering what a mountain bothy is, it’s a stone house, which is almost completely empty – there is usually no electricity, resources, or facilities, but it provides shelter from the elements; think of it as a stone tent, for all intents and purposes. Some come with some useful extras, but don’t go … [Read More]

30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Alberta

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“I can’t believe we both forgot gloves,” I half-laughed, half-lamented as my sister Stephanie and I stood half-frozen over Alberta’s majestic Moraine Lake last Wednesday morning before dawn. “I can’t feel my fingers,” she said through breath as opaque as she usually was about how she was feeling. “I hope the sun rises soon.” It was a… [Read More]

Gridlock Alert! Waze Reveals U.S. Cities With the Worst Traffic

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The quickest way to ruin a road trip is to get stuck in traffic. (Photo: Thinkstock) By Brittany Jones-Cooper for Yahoo! Travel You finally did it. You used vacation days, packed up the car, and set off on that cross-country road trip you always dreamed of taking. You’ve programmed your GPS, but what you couldn’t predict was the painful gridlock waiting for you in the next city. Maybe next time you’ll… [Read More]

After Katrina: A New Perspective 10 Years On

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After Katrina. Hey guys. It’s ten years already since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast and tore New Orleans apart. I’d never been there before but I travelled there in the summer of 2015. Plenty of aspects haunted me, which I’ve written about below. But you need to read the whole piece. Thanks for understanding – … [Read More]

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First Impressions of Tallinn, Estonia

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1Dad1Kid.com First impressions of a city are always a mixed bag. I’ve been in some places, like Bangkok, that took quite a while before I really warmed up to them. Then there are places like Brasov and Budapest where it’s an instant love affair that just never fades. I don’t… [Read More]

10 ways to get the most out of your Guatemalan vacation

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Categories: Best OfTop 10Body: Guatemala is becoming an ever more popular destination for travelers of all ages. With volcanoes to climb, markets to explore, delicious culinary experiences, incredible scenery, and a culture steeped in tradition, it’s absolutely an ideal getaway. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already started planning a trip to Guatemala of your own. You’ve researched where to go, what to see, and what to pack. You’re starting to feel excited, and a little overwhelmed. There’s so much information out there… [Read More]

Fun Things to Do in Crete

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A Greek island vacation usually means enjoying small island life, hanging out on the beach, taking a walk through a village, and perhaps renting a scooter for a day. But Crete is a bit different from the small islands of the Cyclades. Crete is big! Crete is Greece’s largest island and is almost the size of Hawaii’s Big Island, taking about five hours to drive across east to west and an hour and a… [Read More]

4 things to do in Cape Town

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Planning to travel to the mother city? Cape Town is one of the most beautiful and spectacular cities in South Africa, and here is a list of the best places and activities you can possibly do in this amazing city. Hop in Table Mountain This drop of the edge 112 meters high table mountain will give you the best views from the entire city. You can choose to… [Read More]