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Diving Myths: Revealed!

Diving Myths: Revealed!

Posted on 01. Sep, 2011 by .

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My first scuba instructor loved to say that 70% of this earth is water, and if you haven’t been diving, you are missing out on a big part of this world. My name is Alexandra Baackes, and I am a scuba diving addict. I wasn’t always this way, in fact just two short years ago [...]

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Why Naples is Better Than You’ve Heard

Why Naples is Better Than You’ve Heard

Posted on 11. Aug, 2011 by .

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Quick – when I say “Naples,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Garbage? Mafia? Pickpockets? If any of these negatives are the first things to pop into your head, you’re not alone. There’s no getting around it – Naples has a PR problem. As is often the case, however, there’s more than one [...]

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Got to Love….Tourists!

Got to Love….Tourists!

Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by .

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And now for something a little different. Tourists are an unavoidable part of travelling- might as well embrace it! Which is exactly what David and Helen have done in this eclectic photo essay. Weʼve all been part of a tour group before…well if youʼve been over to South-East Asia then more often than enough you [...]

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First the Perfect Diamond, Then the Perfect Honeymoon

Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by .

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Honeymoons are not something we’ve covered on Twenty-Something Travel (because, eerr, I haven’t been on any), but I think it’s a subject that’s totally relevant to a lot of twenty-somethings, so I liked this article about tips for planning a good on. Feel free to chime in below with your own comments. On an otherwise [...]

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Is the Philippines the New Thailand?

Posted on 05. Jun, 2011 by .

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I’ve never been to the Philippines but I find it to be an absolutely fascinating place: All of South East Asia’s beauty and far less of the BS. A guest post by Josh Haggars: South East Asia has long been a haven for some 18-22 year olds who believe that partying and traveling are one [...]

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Bedbugs, Head Lice, and Mold: 7 Reasons Travelers Skip the Hotel

Bedbugs, Head Lice, and Mold: 7 Reasons Travelers Skip the Hotel

Posted on 12. Apr, 2011 by .

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I have a pretty high tolerance for grossness so I can’t say that staying at a hotel has ever really bothered me. Ignorance is bliss I guess. Still, I thought this was a pretty interesting article so I’m anxious to know, do you worry about these things, and does it influence where you stay? Gross. [...]

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What You Must Do in Morristown, Indiana a.k.a Mayberry! (You won’t regret it)

What You Must Do in Morristown, Indiana a.k.a Mayberry! (You won’t regret it)

Posted on 13. Feb, 2011 by .

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Usually I get guest post offers about all sorts of exotic destinations. This is not one of them, and I couldn’t resist some variety.  Sometimes the mundane can be pretty interesting… Have you ever driven through a small town like Mayberry and wondered who in the world lives there or wonder what it would be [...]

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What Not To Do While In Greece

Posted on 18. Jan, 2011 by .

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I giggled out loud when I read this post in my inbox. Even if you don’t have first hand experience with booze cruises, or Australian boys, hopefully you can appreciate it as well. Many years ago, when I was but a young lad I was prone to doing very stupid things. One of the stupidest [...]

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The Dos and Don’ts of Keeping it Classy in the Gold Coast

Posted on 21. Dec, 2010 by .

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The response you might receive when asking about the Gold Coast would generally involve anything except for being classy.  Surfers Paradise, schoolies and parties galore have turned the area’s reputation into something a bit more sinful, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing (sinful can be fun), but when it turns trashy – that can be [...]

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