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Travel Photo – Shark Net Warning Sign
July 29, 2010
Travel Photo – Shark Net Warning Sign

A warning notice posted by the Anti-Shark Measures Board along Durban, South Africa’s Golden Mile.

Solo Travel Reasons and Resources
July 27, 2010
Solo Travel Reasons and Resources

Some people love to travel alone. Others are paralyzed by the thought. But just because those around you don’t have the money or desire to get out and explore the world doesn’t mean you can’t. It’s a fantastic way to go. Here are some reasons and resources. Travel Alone – Where and How There are [...]

Travel Photo – Gorillaz at FIB 2010
July 25, 2010
Travel Photo – Gorillaz at FIB 2010

Gorillaz playing at the 2010 FIB Music Festival in Benicassim, Spain.

Travel Photo – The Prodigy at FIB 2010
July 22, 2010
Travel Photo – The Prodigy at FIB 2010

Keith Flint and The Prodigy tear it up at the 2010 FIB Music Festival in Benicassim, Spain.

Flying High Above Benicassim
July 20, 2010
Flying High Above Benicassim

As part of this past week’s #BlogTripFIB, I had the amazing opportunity to fly in a small plane over the city of Benicassim (one hour north of Valencia, Spain) and take some aerial photos with video blogger extraordinaire Diego Pons of Viajando con Diego. As a self-proclaimed airplane geek, I was thrilled when I received [...]

The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain
July 16, 2010
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain

Valencia is a city that ideally combines the vestiges of the past, which go back to the year 138 B.C., with the impressive construction of the present. Earlier this week, during #BlogTripFIB, I had the opportunity to take in the diverse design of the buildings. Of great interest to me was the most important modern [...]

iPhone Tips for International Travel
July 13, 2010
iPhone Tips for International Travel

Staying connected while traveling the world is easier than ever. On a recent international trip, I was actually very surprised at just how easy it was to stay connected using my iPhone. However, it’s very easy to get caught off guard with the high costs involved in staying connected while traveling abroad if you don’t [...]

Follow Us as We Visit the Land of Valencia
July 9, 2010
Follow Us as We Visit the Land of Valencia

Beginning next Wednesday, you’ll be able to follow us as we visit the Land of Valencia in Spain. During our stay, we’ll be tweeting about our adventures as we tour the area and attend the Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB Heineken) courtesy of our hosts the Land of Valencia which is the Valencia Regional Tourist [...]

Pico Island – A Romantic Haven for Lovers
July 7, 2010
Pico Island – A Romantic Haven for Lovers

Imagine with me, if you will, that you arrive with your better half on the island of Pico after a short, turboprop flight. In a breeze, you are in and out of the little airport. You pick up a rental car with no hassle. There are few cars on the roads and the drive is [...]

The Carmel Market in Tel Aviv
July 5, 2010
The Carmel Market in Tel Aviv

While there are loads of things for travelers to see and do in Tel Aviv, no trip is complete without a visit to one of the many markets located around the city. Tel Aviv offers a great array of outdoor markets or “shuks” where vendors erect stalls and sell all sorts of things from fresh [...]

Travel Photo – V & A Waterfront in Cape Town
July 1, 2010
Travel Photo – V & A Waterfront in Cape Town

Cape Town’s working harbor, the V&A Waterfront with Table Mountain in the background.