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A Travel Dream – Show Up at the Airport and Go Anywhere

The NVR Guys — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:05:45 +0000

Last Friday – armed with ‘buddy passes” from our airline friends, a small bag and our mobile office (a backpack) – we showed up at the airport and decided to go to, um, anywhere. Every traveler’s fantasy.

Luxury on a Budget in Rome

The NVR Guys — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:28:10 +0000

We’re back from Vegas, resuming a slower paced, blur-free life.

Here it is, the end of January, and we’re feeling way behind in our efforts to get our travel mapped out for 2012. We’re just starting to make progress brainstorming the outline of possible itineraries. One thing looks fairly certain. No Europe.

10 Tips On How to Find a Cheap Flight

Monkey Brewster — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:36:19 +0000

I’m sharing 10 tips that I’ve collected over the years to help you save on flights. Now I am no travel expert when it comes to the best travel secrets out there. However, I’ve been blogging for a few years, believe it or not, and I’ve read a lot of articles on travel and listened to hundreds of suggestions and I’ve come to learn one thing. What I am good at is organizing those suggestions and tips from other travel experts.

Off The Beaten Path is a Mindset

The NVR Guys — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:37:31 +0000

…we struggle with the whole idea of off the beaten path travel. Isn’t there the opportunity for something “new” where ever you are? Can’t something seemingly ordinary end up being momentous? Any experience – travel related or otherwise – is what you make it. That’s the conclusion we came to at least.

An Interview With Dave And Deb Of ThePlanetD – Canada’s Adventure Couple

Hopscotch the Globe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:32:32 +0000

For Canada’s Adventure Couple, Dave and Deb, travel is their full-time gig. As most of us would say, “they’re living the dream.” Which is true, they really are. The couple, who both used to work in the film industry, became inspired by travel during their trip to Thailand back in 2000. From then on, travel defined them more than their careers, and they searched for ways to turn their passion into a lifestyle. Since their first trip to Thailand, they have climbed, paddled, hiked and biked their way through 5 continents doing everything from cycling across Africa, to driving across Mongolia. Not to mention, their adventure travel blog is on top of the charts, and I can truly say the couple inspire me each and every day.

Tushita Meditation Centre – McLeod Ganj, India

Hopscotch the Globe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:29:32 +0000

While exploring India for three months on my own, I made a last minute decision to take a trip to McLeod Ganj where I spent a couple of weeks studying Buddhism and Tibetan history. The first week of my stay in Mcleod Ganj was spent at the Tushita Meditation Centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition.

Budget Greece – Discover The Beauties Of Greece Without Burning A Hole In Your Wallet

Hopscotch the Globe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:28:10 +0000

Once upon a time, on a place called earth, lies a Western European sanctuary bordered by the Mediteranian, Aegean and Ionian Seas. This is a magical land full of adventure and beauty and can be easy on your wallet if you are careful. The natives that inhimbate this land may refer to it as Hellas, Ellada or Hellenic Republic, but I just call this place Greece.

The 30 Day Challenge

Hopscotch the Globe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:25:30 +0000

Scientists have suggested that, with a little willpower, it takes roughly 30 days for a person to form a new habit. This really interested me, since I love trying new things, and I love challenges. I also believe it is very important to constantly develop your person. So, this is why I have chosen to take on 12 different challenges this year. Each month, I will commit to a new challenge which I will do for 30 days straight. Each week I will post my progress.

A Year In Travel – How I Spent 2011 Traveling The World

Hopscotch the Globe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:23:40 +0000

This year has been one of the best years of my life. Why? It’s because I spent half of it traveling the world. This year, I went through a transformation that I could have never anticipated. Although I have done a lot of world exploration in the years previous, 2011 and some of 2010 was the longest I have hopscotched the globe and expanded my mind on an entire new level.

Choosing The Right Hostel/Guesthouse Part 2

Hopscotch the Globe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:21:11 +0000

The internet is a crazy place and if you aren’t careful, you can definetly get lost in cyber space. It takes time to find websites that you can rely on to give you the best travel advice. However, when it comes to finding a great hostel/guesthouse online, I know I can rely on….

Backpackers Guide to Central Europe

Hopscotch the Globe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:11:13 +0000

Budget backpacking isn’t just about South East Asia or South America. Those looking a little closer to home can get their culture fix and pit their wits in some challenging environments, while also enjoying some of the most stunning scenery anywhere in the world. Central Europe has been a favourite amongst backpackers for a number of years due to good value accommodation, cheap cost of living and some very diverse cultures.

5 Travel Deals / Trends We Want More of in 2012

The NVR Guys — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:55:11 +0000

Looking back at some of the travel deals we got in 2011, there were some big standouts – like the remote cabin we scored in Alaska for about $50 a night.

Below, we’re highlighing five deals (okay, 3 deals and 2 trends) that really rocked our world. We want to see more things like this in 2012.

Cabo Polonio, Uruguay

Mobile Lawyer — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:36:41 +0000

Want a place where you can literally get away from it all? Here is the spot for you, because this little beach village has no electricity. It was one of my favorite little spots I discovered on my RTW trip and I spend about four glorious days there, totally off the grid. Literally.

Angkor Wat Photo Essay

Mobile Lawyer — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:33:55 +0000

Angkor is one of the best places to take photos anywhere in the world. It is literally almost impossible to take a bad photo there and here are some of the best ones I took during two trips that I had there this last fall. It is one of my favorite places in the world.

New 7 Wonders Scam

Mobile Lawyer — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:31:34 +0000

The New 7 Wonders of the World is one of the biggest scam operations going on in travel today. This post is the result of me pulling every bit of information I could find out about it anywhere on the web. Suffice to say that it is must reading.

Ultimate Train Challenge 2011 — the Wrap Up

Mobile Lawyer — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:29:27 +0000

September saw the Ultimate Train Challenge. Lisbon to Saigon, all by trains, all in 30 days. It was an amazing and exhausting journey, but totally one of the best things I have ever done in my life. Come check out the final wrap up of this adventure.

Yoga Lovers In North America Get Your Passport To Prana

Hopscotch the Globe — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:09:48 +0000

While I was living in Rishikesh, India for a couple of months, I met a yoga teacher from Canada who spends half of the year teaching in Canada and the other half teaching in India and Thailand. She introduced me to both acro yoga and Passport to Prana. Now some of you may know what acro yoga is but what is this Passport to Prana?

Ibiza Outside The Clubbing Season

Hopscotch the Globe — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:08:35 +0000

Ibiza may be the most well known party island in the world, but there is so much more to offer from the Golden Isle than hedonistic all night parties. Making a trip to the Balearic Island outside the clubbing season is an experience not to be missed. It’ll be much cheaper too.

What’s Happening With Society?

Hopscotch the Globe — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:06:42 +0000

The other morning I took a bus to get to the subway station so that I could get to the gym. It was a fairly early rise for me as I tend to often sleep in. As I walked out my door, the bus literally pulled up right in front of me – I love it when that happens. I walked onto the very crowded bus to see almost every single person on their crackberries or iphones. Seriously, who are you texting in the early morning?

Doing Deco in SoBe

The NVR Guys — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:10:01 +0000

Good thing we got all rested up and contemplative on our crawl through the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic. Turns out we needed that huge reserve of physical and mental energy for what was to come next.

Photo Friday: The Road to Bogota

Over Yonderlust — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:08:03 +0000

Did we ever tell you that we are planning to bus all the way down to the southern most tip of Argentina? I have seen some of the most amazing sights just starting out the window. As we headed out of Medellin to Bogota, I saw the most stunning landscapes I had seen in quite a while. They literally took my breath away.

Medellin, You Changed EVERYTHING

Over Yonderlust — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:06:50 +0000

I felt like I was going to puke. My travel nerves were at full force that day – something I hadn’t really experienced since Mexico. I was a pro at this. Why was I feeling so shitty? “You’re already missing them.” Shaun’s replied. And you know what? He was right. Our travels have taken a completely different direction.

Italian Gelato Showdown

The NVR Guys — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:09:17 +0000

Now that we’ve been to Italy – and had us a lot of gelato in the country – we really get the obsession that gelato devotees have with the stuff.

A Day in Our Life (in Rome)

The NVR Guys — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:06:29 +0000

During this travel adventure, we’ve had a few days that are a pretty accurate representation on what life is often like for us on the road. Balancing working and exploring can be frustrating at times. And, because we’re away from home-base so much, we try hard to keep fitness and some awareness of nutrition an active part of the mix (or this would be a weight loss blog).

Nirvana in Italy’s Fat City

The NVR Guys — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:15:33 +0000

We loved Bologna the minute we arrived. By the time we made our way to our hotel – we even splurged and got a cab – it was well into the evening and dark.

Having arrived in italy and ready to start our “pick a random city” experiment, we had only one thing on our minds.

Travel and Social Conscience as it Relates to Egypt Today

Mobile Lawyer — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:39:52 +0000

Whether one should travel to a country or not, based on what is going on internally there, is one of the thorny questions for every traveler. Right now, Egypt is in the midst of some internal turmoil (though we all hope it ends soon) and in this post, I address my feelings on current travel there.

Top 8 Sights in Jordan You Should See

Explore for a year — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:13:50 +0000

During my week in Jordan, I saw Roman ruins in Amman, the world wonders of Petra and the Dead Sea and the desert/canyons of Wadi Rum. Anything else you think should be on the list of must-see sights in Jordan?