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The search for Muang Muang – Bagan’s top photographer 2 Jul 2011 | 07:21 am
All I knew was that we were looking for a man named Blacky. There was no other agenda in Burma. And with that, my friend and I were on a photographic mission. This man, as we understood, was the pre...
6 Ways to Make Sure Your Porters are Treated Fairly 2 Feb 2011 | 06:41 pm
We’ve all heard the stories of porters left on the mountainside or freezing outside tents while travelers revel inside. But how can you as a traveler know that the company you travel with really is tr...
5 Foods You Must Try in the Dolomites 17 Nov 2010 | 09:16 pm
If you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip to the Italian Dolomites then you’re in for an amazing treat. If you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip to the Italian Dolomites then you’re in for an ...
Climbing the Via Ferrata in the Dolomites 3 Nov 2010 | 06:41 pm
I stared at what looked like a giant metal playground mounted on the side of the mountains, and was instantly sold. Via Ferrata on Flickr by Fabio Trucchia (Trocci) Inner child awoken, the notion of...
5 creepiest cemeteries around the world 1 Nov 2010 | 01:16 pm
There something about cemeteries that are inherently creepy, but these five in particular are particularly spooky. Highgate Cemetery , London England Photo by Joel Formales (jiformales) on Flickr H...
5 of the World’s Scariest Ghost Tours 29 Oct 2010 | 11:07 pm
It’s getting close to Halloween, so in the spirit of the holiday, we’ve decided to feature some Ghost Tours. These tours are usually done throughout the year and involve taking a night-time guided vis...
The Ins & Outs of Getting In & Out of Iran 25 Oct 2010 | 12:48 pm
There was a time not long ago when ordinary everyday items from the west would get you into trouble at customs in Iran: books, DVDs CDs, newspapers and magazines (not only The Economist, Time and Gree...
Guide to Seeing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) 22 Oct 2010 | 08:01 pm
So you want to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)? Many people also do. These beautiful displays of light have enraptured people throughout history. There have often been supernatural explanati...
Cooking in Vietnam – A Photo Diary 18 Oct 2010 | 08:03 pm
There is only one thing in the world that rivals my love of travel. And that’s food. So thank goodness the two go hand in hand! Not surprisingly then, I decided when I went to Vietnam that it woul...
Whale-watcher’s guide to the Pacific Coast 1 Oct 2010 | 07:17 am
I must confess I’m fascinated by whales. How crazy is it that these giant creatures the size of buses are swimming around in our oceans? And how trippy is it to see one swim right up close to you, wh...
