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30 March 2010

Winter is over! Sort of. Hopefully. This month was really busy at the 9-5, but now that my big conference is over I can concentrate on more important things: like a trip to Cali in a couple of weeks! Also going on: I’m now under the 6-month mark on the countdown until my trip begins! [...]

On the Company Dime: Making the Most of Business Travel

28 March 2010

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Whenever I hear people say “I’d love to have a job that that involves travel” I can’t help thinking: Why? I mean sure, if you were a guidebook writer, or a food critic, it would be awesome to be sent to various exotic locales to explore and stuff your face. But regular business travel is [...]

Friday Postcard: Parque Tayrona, Colombia

26 March 2010

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This week’s postcard comes from Kyle of On Our Own Path. Of this photo Kyle says: This photo is from Parque Tayrona in the northern shores of Colombia. It is far and away one of the most stunning places that we saw in South America. The shelter that you can see is actually furnished with [...]

The Ultimate Canadian Care Package

25 March 2010

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I’ve learned more about Canadians since I began traveling then I ever had living south of the border in the US. Canadians love to travel, and just like every one else they miss home. So when Pam of Spunky Girl Monologues wanted to offer some insight into Canadian culture I was excited (and I tried [...]

The Julian Alps in Pictures

23 March 2010

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This is probably going to make me sound like a travel agent, but Slovenia is like a tiny best of Europe package deal. At the center you have, Ljubljana, the cutest city ever. Head South and you can absorb Balkan culture and strange Karst landscapes. Go west towards the Adriatic and you might as well [...]

We’re All Travelers Here

21 March 2010

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Warning: this post is ranty… Last week I wrote a post about how much I love the online travel community. And I really do, but every once in awhile (actually it seems to be happening quite frequently lately) I come across a certain kind of blog post that really rubs me the wrong way. These [...]

Friday Postcard: Akaroa and Tasman Glacier

19 March 2010

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Friday Postcard: Akaroa and Tasman Glacier

Emily Nilson sent me these two stunning photos from the South Island of New Zealand. Above is near the summit of a hiking trail on the way to Akaroa. The photo below was taken from atop Tasman Glacier. Emily’s group ascended in the pictures plane from the base of Mount Cook. (Do you have a [...]

Tips for a Quick Travel Adventure

18 March 2010

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Most travel guides will advise that you give yourself enough time to leisurely see a city. But what happens when all you can spare is a day or two? Rob Blasko from Vagabond3 offers advice for just those occasions: It’s a big, big world out there, and I’ve always had a desire to explore as [...]

Notes From the Home Front: Plugging into the Travel Community with Twitter

16 March 2010

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In my real life, almost nobody I know would even remotely considering the idea of dropping everything in their life to take off and see the planet. I’m a novelty. I’m different, and maybe kind of cool, but definitely a little crazy. While that makes for great cocktail party chatter, it can also be pretty [...]

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Archive | March, 2010

Update and In Case You Missed it Links: March

On the Company Dime: Making the Most of Business Travel

Friday Postcard: Parque Tayrona, Colombia

The Ultimate Canadian Care Package

The Julian Alps in Pictures

We’re All Travelers Here

Friday Postcard: Akaroa and Tasman Glacier

Tips for a Quick Travel Adventure

Notes From the Home Front: Plugging into the Travel Community with Twitter

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