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Creating a Travel Notebook

Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

There are people who love to plan, and people who don’t. While I admire the fly by the seat of their pants set, I definitely fall into the planner category. For me the initial stages of planning a trip: deciding where I will go, learning about the history and culture, anticipating all the delicious possibilities [...]

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Friday Postcard: Middle of Nowhere, Iceland

Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

IMG_0154, originally uploaded by StephYo. Found this creepy little machine at a rest stop somewhere off the Ring Road in Northern Iceland. I love the scary Scandinavian kid with his grillz! (Do you have a photo you’d like to see featured here? Email me at Steph@twenty-somethingtravel.com)

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How to Enjoy a Weekend in New York City

Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

I used to think I didn’t like Manhattan. The advertisements plastered to every surface, the inescapable flashing lights and honking cars were just too much. And the people, the massive throngs of people pressing in on your from all sides while the skyscrapers loomed overhead. Doing things like shopping on Fifth Avenue, visiting the Empire [...]

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Forget the Hostel: Unusual Accommodation Options

Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

Choosing where you will spend the night is an important part of your travel plans. Most people go for the classic youth hostel, the local, cheap business hotel or, if the weather allows it, a place to put down a tent, but what about less common choices? Today’s guest blogger, Aelle, seasoned world traveler and [...]

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Megabus and the Art of the Deal

Posted on 11. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

In the age of budget travel it is difficult to tell if that deal you’re being offered is REALLY a deal. Sure Ryan Air will fly you from London to Rome for 5 quid… …Plus £ 40 in taxes… … Plus the £ 5 mandatory online booking fee …Plus £ 30 to check your bag. [...]

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Friday Postcard: St. Andrew’s, Scotland

Posted on 09. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

Cathedral Ruins, originally uploaded by StephYo. The college town of St. Andrew’s is known primarily for it’s high ratio of bars to students and it’s famous alumni Prince William, but it is also home to some marvelous ruins. A modern cemetery has sprung up in the medieval skeleton of St. Andrew’s Cathedral. (Do you have [...]

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In Case You Missed it Links

Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

I hope everyone is enjoying Fall as much as I am. I’ve been filling my days lately with autumn walks, Oktoberfests and a lovely weekend trip up to New York to see some college friends. Look for write up of my time up there in the near future as well as some really interesting guest [...]

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Piran by Surprise

Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

I visited Piran by accident. After several lovely days in Ljubljana, my boyfriend and I originally intended to head north to Slovenia’s wine region. I was very excited to visit a small medieval town called Ptuj, mainly because I am really not mature and the name is pronounced “Pahtoohie.” However, due to my inability to [...]

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Highlight: Dream Essentials Sleep Mask

Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by Steph.

When I decided to visit Iceland during the summer solstice, I knew I would need a heavy duty sleep mask to counteract the relentless 24 hour sunshine. A co-worker steered me to Dream Essentials. They have a ridiculously large selection of sleep masks, making it impossible to NOT find what you’re looking for. From the [...]

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