Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. For vagabonds who’ve witnessed exotic sights, immersed themselves in foreign cultures, and climbed to the tops of pyramids, the familiar hometown might not be the ideal final destination. But when happenstance, poor planning, or bad luck plunk you back onto your old stomping grounds, it’s easy to spend too many nights contemplating your misfortune over beers at the local bar. My hometown is a tiny sneeze of a city in northern Ohio, known only for a lake and an amusement park. The list of things it lacks is far… [Read More]
How to Save Money—and Time—When Planning Your Next Trip
No matter where you get your travel advice these days, the common theme seems to be that saving money is the most important thing. But, as the old saying goes, time is money—this is true at least as much in travel as it is in life in general. Travel efficiently is perhaps even more important for me than traveling cheaply, so I’ve presented several tips below for saving time—while also saving money—at every stage of your next trip. Do you … [Read More]
5 Things About Houston’s Food Scene That Might Surprise You
Anvil Bar & Refuge/Visit Houston Many people associate Houston with NASA, oil, and sprawl — but it also happens to have a serious food and cultural scene. The downtown area is developing into a hotspot for cocktails, noshing, and socializing; the museum district features world-renowned collections including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the Menil Collection; and the zoo, theatre… [Read More]
What To Pack For A Cycling Holiday
Bringing you tried and tested tips for what to pack for a cycling holiday Comfortable Trousers (And Pants) Comfortable trousers (called pants in some parts of the world) are a must. So, actually, are comfortable pants (I’m not entirely sure what pants are called in the US. Underpants? Pantlets?) This is far more important … [Read More]
Art and Luxury: Where to stay in Columbus, Ohio
Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: Columbus, Ohio, has its first Art Boutique hotel, and let me tell you how much I love this place. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, located in the Short North neighborhood, is an oasis of luxury and art. Great care is taken to ensure a luxury experience, from the valuable … [Read More]
Photo of the Week: Aerial views of Brasov, Romania
Aerial views from the Cable Car in Brasov, Romania We captured this week’s travel photo while on the cable car that takes visitors to the top of Tampa Mountain in the city of Brasov. Located in central Romania, about 166 km north of Bucharest, Brasov is a part of the Transylvania region that is… [Read More]
French Desserts: Some of My Favorite Sweet Treats in France
I have a sweet tooth and a pronounced one at that. For whatever reason I always gravitate towards desserts of all manner and shape when I travel and it’s because of that odd culinary proclivity that I thought I’d share a few of my favorite French desserts. France without a doubt is world famous for having perfected the dessert, from almost-too-delicate… [Read More]
Learning about the wines of Burgundy
One of the things that many people find intimidating is to be confronted with an extensive wine list and asked to make a selection. As I grew up in Australia, I’ve got a pretty good grasp of how to choose a good Australian wine, I’ve got a pretty solid understanding of … [Read More]
Thailand Tourism Situation Update regarding Air Quality in South Thailand
Air quality in Phuket and a number of other provinces in South Thailand has improved and is now well within the limit set for public safety standards, according to Thailand’s Pollution Control Depar read more [Read More]
Living Abroad: How to Balance Your Ex-Pats and Your Locals
Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. I’ve lived in three different countries outside my own, working as an English teacher. Each time I’ve been fascinated by the different possibilities for friendships there, both with fellow ex-pats (who were astonishingly easy to find) and locals you meet through work or hobbies. I’ve also seen foreigners who spend all their time with ex-pats and wondered if maybe they should have just stayed home. Having said that, ignoring the ex-pats and hanging out with only the locals is probably also not the right… [Read More]
10 Strangest Buildings in the World You Have to Visit
This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 22, 2015 This isn’t any ordinary travel list, but then again, you’re not an ordinary traveler. For the unorthodox globe-trotter, no bucket list is complete without some of the strangest buildings the world has to offer. From Brazilian museums to amazing Las Vegas hotels, these architectural works are definitely not your average buildings. Habitat 67 in Montreal, … [Read More]
Forget “Moist†— These Are The Words That Travel Editors & Writers Hate
pixabay.com In the same way that the word “moist” is pretty universally hated, there are some travel-specific words that are guaranteed to make most travel editors and writers cringe. We asked our staff and friends in publishing to share some phrases that we 100 percent admit are way annoying (and that, yes, we do all fall back on during desperate times): “Nestled“! Especially at the beginning of a sentence. “Wanderlust” is an evil word — may it sink back into the earth. Also, the word “cerulean” to describe the color of water is … [Read More]
Cycling In The Air in the Cloud Forests of Ecuador
This luscious and green travel update follows on from The Cloud Forests of Ecuador We’re Cycling in the Air… Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I want to close your eyes and imagine two things for me. One, that you have the soundtrack from The Snowman playing in your head, ba-dooms and all. (We’re just going to cunningly switch the word walking to cycling.) And two, that you’re high atop the cloud forest, ready to launch off into the mist on a rickety, stickety looking tandem bicycle thing with a roof hook. Allow me to explain. … [Read More]
Our Time in Luxembourg
1Dad1Kid.com I’ve always been curious about this relatively small country in Europe. It isn’t a place you read a lot about, which is part of what intrigued me. We were invited by the Grand Duchy to take part in a press trip, and our brief time in Luxembourg was really great. It’s definitely a place I want to return to explore more. First Impressions We took the train from Rouen to Luxembourg City which was pretty comfortable. As we left… [Read More]
#StudyAbroadBecause Haggis
Categories: Best OfStoriesBody: Writer, Hedonist, Patron of the Arts. Ariadne Vales d. Caldera is the founder of the travel and lifestyle blog Born in Purple. Dublin Street is her first book. The author currently resides in her native New York after a protracted stint in Europe. When she isn’t writing, she is tending to her legions of honeybees, all named Persephone. What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/why did you choose where to … [Read More]
Should you bring a baby car seat on the airplane?
Should you bring a baby car seat on the airplane? We’ve taken many flights with our boys over the past three years. With each flight we learn something new about baby/toddler travel. On our trip to New Brunswick last month we decided to bring our baby car seat on the plane. It was a gamble. What if he … [Read More]
Dealing With Underwhelming Travel Experiences
Hopefully you didn’t let out an audible groan when you read today’s post title because you’ll get no argument from me that this ranks highly amongst so-called “First World Problems.†And yet for anyone who travels, be it near or far, prolonged or a quick jaunt, we all have moments or entire trips that leave us feeling underwhelmed. When we plan a trip most of us spend a long time sorting out all of the details, doing research and anxiously anticipating that moment when we leave home and travel to see something new and different… [Read More]
A day trip to Cambridge
The university town of Cambridge is an easy day-trip from London. In this article we take a look at how to get there and how to get the most out of your visit. Why visit Cambridge? This is an incredibly attractive part of the world. Situated on the River Cam, the city is dominated by the University of Cambridge which was founded in 1209. It’s the buildings of the university and its associated colleges, libraries, and chapels that create an otherworldly street-scape that is reminiscent of the Harry Potter movies. … [Read More]
World Leaders In Travel Take To The Stage At WTM
Influential movers and shakers in the travel industry will be at World Travel Market London 2015 – the leading global event for the travel industry – to debate key issues affecting the trade. read more [Read More]
Travel Japan: The Obscure UNESCO World Heritage “Site†You’ve Never Heard of
Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. UNESCO’s List of World Heritage sites has become something of a “bucketlist starting point” for many travelers. Among many of the world’s most famous landmarks, the list includes: Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America. … [Read More]
My Dirty Little Airfare Secret
This post was sponsored by KAYAK but as usual, all opinions are my own. I love living in Austin, TX. With a vibrant economy, a young population and a skyline that’s as beautiful as the nature surrounding it, it’s the quintessential 21st-century American city—I wouldn’t live anywhere else. Well, except for one little problem: Austin is seriously lacking in nonstop… [Read More]
5 Great Pumpkin Festivals for Getting in the Fall Spirit
Fall at the Dallas Arboretum/Dallas Arboretum Ready to see a 2,000-pound pumpkin? Or a cannon that shoots pumpkins hundreds of feet in the air? Here are the five of our favorite pumpkin festivals happening this autumn… Great Pumpkin Farm Fall Festival (Clarence, New York) Clarence, New York rolls out its red — or maybe… [Read More]
7 Unusual Things To Do in Germany
Germany attracts repeat visitors through an intoxicating mix of sweet gingerbread and beer. Sizzling sausages (some protected by law,) fairytale castles and snow-laden chalets with glühwein on tap take the chill off the history of the Berlin Wall and the shadows from the well documented World Wars. LOOKING FOR THE UNUSUAL But what if you’re looking for more unusual things to do in Germany? Well, you’ve come to the right place, so you have. Here are 7 unusual things to do in Germany, all tested with my own fair hand. (And if you’re looking for … [Read More]
Just doing some whining
1Dad1Kid.com October in Scotland is usually met with rain, cold, and wind. Yesterday, though, we walked in beautiful sunshine along the shores of Loch Lomond occasionally passing through woods in a park. Some of the trees showed evidence of autumn, and I imagined what the sight would be when the leaves were yellow, orange, and red. Feeling elated by the wonderful scene and experience, I turned to Tigger and said, “THIS is why I don’t want to move to Mexico.†No, I’m still not… [Read More]