December 2011
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“All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. Great works...”
– Albert Camus
Awesome Travel Moment #10
Getting a free upgrade at the hotel. Best ever.
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7 Super Sexy New Year's Eve Outfits
What’s the worst thing to happen? Showing up at a party looking like everybody else.
So to avoid that unfortunate mishap, we thought we’d give you some inspiration to the tune of sequins and lace.
Herve Leger
Alice + Olivia
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“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to...”
– Winnie the Pooh
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Awesome Travel Moment #9
Having someone send you a cocktail from across the bar.
Unless it’s these guys.
5 Really Strange Places You Ought To Visit
You needn’t head to Mars or the Moon if you want a taste of the unknown and bizarre. All of that’s right here on Earth. From mysterious blue holes to some really freaky flora, Mother Nature has got a great sense of humour.
1. PAMUKKALE - TURKEY
The Travertine Pools of Turkey are as gorgeous as they are strange. Thousands of years ago, earthquakes forced fractures to spring hot water...
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The Travel Bucket List - 5 Places You've Got To...
Like the diminishing rain forests of the world or the waistlines of the world’s top models, there are many gorgeous and mysterious places on this planet that won’t be around for much longer.
Here’s 5 of some of our favorite places on this blue planet you’ve got to visit before they implode, disappear, decline, or vanish along with the apocalypse.
And in no particular...
“I can’t let safety and security become the focus of my life.”
– Judy Blume, Tiger Eyes
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7 Party Cities Every ImpulseFlyer Needs To Hit Up
Tired of seeing another palm tree or mountain? Prefer a martini overlooking skyscrapers reaching the clouds? Whether you’re looking to re-enact your own version of the Hangover or Sex and the City, these 7 cities will give you everything a city lover needs. Good food, decadent drinks, shopping, and some naughty nighttimes.
1. Las Vegas
This list would be incomplete without the city of...
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Awesome Travel Moment #8
Eating something strange and mysterious off the street and realizing you really like it.
Photo by Jonah Kessel.
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It's Hot, Humid & Sweaty But You Wanna Look Good -...
Say you’ve got a trip coming up to Thailand or Cambodia. You’ve got your 5-star resort booked, your iPad is packed with the latest edition of Foreign Affairs, and you’ve squared away any work that needs to be done.
All that’s left is the packing, which on its own is a feat worthy of Hercules.
Despite the glorious travel photos you’ll see plastered of celebrities in...
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What Do Vouchers & Mosquitos Have In Common? They...
This cat just tried to book using a voucher.
Who Has The Time (And Patience) To Be Messing Around With Vouchers?
Seriously. Vouchers (the whole 3-day/2-night thing) and set packages kinda suck. Let’s face it, we’re all different, with different schedules, likes, dislikes, needs, and time constraints.
We think vouchers are bad. If it were up to us, we’d have all the voucher sales...
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Awesome Travel Moment #7
Having a total stranger help you out for nothing in return.
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10 Sweet Sunsets
image from weheartit.com
Myanmar - Image from dvlazar
Dents-du-Midi, Val-d’Illiez, Switzerland by Francois Marclay
from weheartit.com
A flock of Red-winged Blackbirds flying into the sunset. Taken at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.
Bangkok
Pale di San Martino (Trentino, Italy)
Sun setting from Mars
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Awesome Travel Moment #6:
The fruit basket in your hotel room has fruits you’ve never tried before. “…Why hello, what’s this?”
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7 Rules For The Perfect Vacation Fling
“All good things must come to an end,” as they say. However, there’s something remarkably beautiful about a short-lived love affair. Especially one on holiday. Instead of worrying about the future, you get to focus on the moment and truly enjoy your surroundings, another lovely human being’s company, and share some laughs and maybe a little between-the-sheets...
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Awesome Travel Moment #5
Bringing back the perfect suntan and making all your friends just a little jealous.
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WatchInsanely beautiful Northern Lights (a.k.a. Aurora Borealis). Gotta add this to my bucket list.
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Awesome Travel Moment #4
Getting lost and finding something unexpected and extraordinary.
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Awesome Travel Moment #3
Ridiculous in-room amenities like leopard-print thongs and canned oxygen.
Thank God he’s not in a thong.
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How To Eat Oysters Like A Pro
From 1-inch fellas to massive 5-inch zinc-filled bivalve molluscs, oysters are often the highlight of many a fine dinners. However, if you’ve never eaten one before, they can be a little intimidating. Shiny and slippery, they stare at you from across the table, beckoning you to indulge in a little gastronomic gratification.
Like engaging in a new dance or showing up at your first...
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Awesome Travel Moment #2
The welcome drink has alcohol in it.
Photo by Daniel Gasienica.
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Awesome Travel Moment #1
The moment you jump onto the hotel bed and realize how soft it is.
Is James Franco included in the room rate?
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5 Risks Every Traveler Should Take
“Don’t drink the local tap water.” “Stay away from this area.” “Don’t change money on the street.” “Cover up!”
If you’re an avid traveler then chances are you’ve had your fair share of “don’ts” and “be carefuls”. It can get pretty bad depending on where you’re going and despite being a...
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WatchAre you snap happy? Love recording every second of your luxury adventure? Want to make people jealous at how awesome your life is?
Then you’ll want a brilliant camera to match your already brilliant life.
Most people will hit up a Canon or Nikon but take the time to check out the Panasonic GH2. Compared to most DSLRs they’re pretty cheap. You can grab the body with a 14 - 140mm lens...
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Paul Bowles - Some Quintessential Travel Reading
Travel writing can suck. Sometimes. But sometimes it can blow your mind, get you out of bed, and suddenly you’re studying a foreign language, learning to cook a new cuisine, or if you’ve been reading Paul Bowles, then there’s a good chance you’re wearing a Moroccan djellaba.
Personally, I love a good story inspired by foreign lands, strange experiences, and perhaps a...
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Is Turbulence Dangerous? 5 Ways To Conquer Your...
If you’re a frequent traveler, chances are you’ve experience that sinking dread that something has gone horribly wrong and that we’re all going to crash and die in a painful and agonizing inferno. Even the most rational of people can experience this.
But whether you suffer from the occasional bout of flying anxiety or are a full-fledge aerophobe, there are many things you can...
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