Tag Archives: experience

Dead Celebrity Travel

Dead Celebrity Travel

Rumour has it that Michael Jackson will be buried at his Neverland Ranch and a shrine created for eternal worship.  In this post we look at some of the other grave sites that have become essential travel destinations. The grave of Jim Morisson in France attracks thousands of visitors each …

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Patrick Swayze: Defining Generation X

Patrick Swayze: Defining Generation X

It is interesting the individual take on any particular situation.  Last week  marked the very sad passing of Patrick Swayze and the news is obsessed with his roles in Ghost and Dirty Dancing.  Yet, I personally believe that his most major role is that of Bodhi in Point Break.  As …

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Risk Management for Travellers

Risk Management for Travellers

It’s a tough subject, when we travel abroad we often suspend our normal routines and embrace the moment. Obviously reading guidebooks, getting vaccinations and listening to government advice on the countries we visit is important but other factors can come into play that both affect our judgement on situations and …

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The Other Side Of Koh Phangan, Thailand

The Other Side Of Koh Phangan, Thailand

When I told people I was going to the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, they invariably whooped: FULL MOON PARTY! I’m sure the parties are awesome there. Except I was travelling to the other side of the island where the beach is much better and the experience much quieter. On …

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24 Hours in Amsterdam

24 Hours in Amsterdam

Wham, bam and thank you ma’am! Amsterdam can pick you up, throw you around like a rag doll and spit you out like yesterday’s old news in a heartbeat, never mind twenty four hours. I had come to the capital of the Netherlands for some good old fashioned rest and …

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7 Tips to Cope With Unexpected Travel Delays

7 Tips to Cope With Unexpected Travel Delays

Bumped, delayed or just plane stressed… Going back only a few years, if your flight was delayed by even an hour or two the airline, if it was half decent, would have a snack voucher for you and be ready to help out with any questions. Overnight delays were promptly …

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St Petersburg, Russia; A History Lovers Delight

St Petersburg, Russia; A History Lovers Delight

St Petersburg was my starting point in Russia. I’d arrived on an overnight train from Tallinn, Estonia, and was met at the railway station by my ‘guide’, because I did travel in Russia with a tour operator. (The tour was great, still allowed time for ‘free days’ to do as …

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Hobart Australia; An Eclectic Assortment of Experiences

Hobart Australia; An Eclectic Assortment of Experiences

I’m living in Hobart currently – I’ve been here for three months, doing my pre-departure training for a summer of work in Antarctica at an Australian base. It’s interesting, Tasmania doesn’t seem to be referred to much as a ‘must see’ by pending Australia visitors and / or travelers, it’s …

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