The End of the World – Ushuaia, Argentina

September 21, 2009 By / 3 Comments

The four hour flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia gives passengers amazing views of Patagonia and the snow-capped Andes mountains that stretch all the way down through South America.  Flying in, it’s hard to imagine there is a modern city anywhere in the vicinity.

Ushuaia is considered the southern-most city in the world.  Battling with Puerto Williams, Chile (officially not a recognized city) for the title, Ushuaia is connected to the rest of Argentina by Route 30 and a small but modern airport.  Even five minutes from landing, there is absolutely nothing in sight other than most impressive mountain range in the entire world.

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Keeping in Touch While Traveling

September 7, 2009 By / 6 Comments

With all the excitement and preparations of traveling it’s easy to (initially) forget the family and friends you’re leaving behind. But we’re interested, honest; and most of us (for the time being anyway) are living vicariously through you, so don’t forget about us. We want to know about the interesting guy you sat beside on the plane who invited you to dinner afterward. Or the hidden cave you explored while swimming in the Mediterranean. So please, fill us in.

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Havana Cuba, Frozen in Communism

August 31, 2009 By / 2 Comments

For many travelers there is a certain Mystique that Cuba and in particular Havana holds. The largest Island in the Caribbean is a treasure of Spanish Colonial architecture, breath taking beaches, classic American Cars and being one of the final bastions of communism. Frozen in time is one of the descriptions I use to convey the feeling and emotion of being in Havana. Every where you cast your eyes you cannot be but reminded of being in a place that has changed little since the late fifties.

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How to Find the Cheapest Flight Available

August 24, 2009 By / 2 Comments

Times are tough. Even as the economy slowly begins to recover, people are struggling everywhere to get out of poverty, cut dollars and dimes, and save money when they need it most. But more importantly than that, the ultimate goal of all is to enjoy life – smile, laugh, and be able to enjoy the luxuries we all cherish – like travel.

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10 Things We Fear When Traveling, and How To Get Over Them

August 17, 2009 By / 14 Comments

Last week I brought up how fear is likely the most limiting factor to many people’s travels. Let’s look at a few of the biggest things people fear about traveling and hopefully debunk them.

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Travel Link Roundup for the Week of 8/14

August 14, 2009 By / Leave a Comment

Check out some of these great stories, bits of information, or pieces of inspiration found via Twitter in an August 14th edition of Travel Link Roundup.

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Fear: The Enemy of Travel

August 10, 2009 By / 12 Comments

It never ceases to amaze me how much fear people have about traveling.  I’m tempted to just roll my eyes and think, “silly ignorant Americans,” but then I realize I too once shared that fear of traveling.  We fear the unknown and for most Americans, the unknown is the rest of the world.

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Working in a Hostel While Traveling

August 3, 2009 By / 8 Comments

OK, you’ve handed in your notice, packed your bags, said bye to mum, paid off the credit card (well, most of it) and you’re off on your yearlong adventure. Problem is if you are anything like me you’ve spent a little too long in Europe, enjoyed a couple extra flights in lieu of excruciating overnight chicken buses, sampled a few too many brews in Mexico and before you realize it you are not quite half way through your trip and over three quarters through your budget.

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Avoiding the “Gringo Trail” (and Paving a New One)

July 28, 2009 By / 3 Comments

I‘ve loved traveling for a handful of years now but it wasn’t until I found myself venturing off the beaten path in Morocco last year when I started to realize the difference between the beaten path, and off the beaten path.

If you read this site semi-regularly you’ll know I talk a lot and recommend having a good guidebook for your travels.  Many dedicated travelers frown on it as they want to see a place on their own terms and not how some underpaid guidebook writer tells them to.  I see this point, don’t get me wrong, but most of my trips are condensed into two weeks or less and require some assistance with planning.  My vacation time is valuable and that’s why I always use a guidebook.

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Tips for Planning a Successful Trip

July 20, 2009 By / 3 Comments

Talk to several different travelers about their travel tips and you probably won’t hear the same answer twice. Everybody has their own preferences and techniques or they don’t bother planning at all. Both sides have their advantages and both have their disadvantages.

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