Featured Member Blog Posts – April 2012 Archive (69)

A well-crafted itinerary is the cure for untold travel troubles. The right amount of pre-trip planning can save money, keep you safe, and—this one's crucial—help you have the best time possible whether you're going on a three-week cross-continent sojourn or spending a long weekend at the beach. A solid itinerary is the root of a stress-free trip, to put it simply. Want to be a master planner? Here are 10 itinerary mistakes you probably make—and how to avoid them.

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On our way to Central America, we arrived today in Mexico City, specifically the southern neighborhood of Coyoacán, which was once its own town. We’d been hoping to visit this very picturesque area of the city, as it’s the place where artist Frida…

Just like Maasai Mara game reserve, Lake Nakuru national park also receives a big number of tourists most of whom happen to be lovers of bird watching safaris. Covering an area of about 188 square kilometers, Lake Nakuru forms one of the most famous Rift valley lakes. It is known worldwide for its abundance of flamingos and other over 400 different species of…

There is much that we do know about Easter Island, called Rapa Nui in the local language. Scientific theory has added some insight. So has an ancient oral history to some extent. What we know is mostly…

Sun, sand and sea or action, adventure and adrenaline? It might not be an easy choice, but luckily, some places have it all.

Croatia has long been a hidden gem for travellers. In recent years, it’s become one of the most popular destinations in…

If you have never been to Malaga and are wondering what all the hype is about then I can say only one thing; go! This tourist haven in southern Spain is a destination that has a little something of everything for everyone!

Still not convinced, well here is a roundup of Malaga’s best…

Flight attendants are not inherently anti-romantic or anti-social, they’re just brainwashed when it comes to using cell phones in the air.



“Please switch off all mobile phones as they can interfere with the aircraft’s rafts navigation system,” is the flight attendant’s…

Even a million miles of travels start with just a single step, then another and another...until you can count no more of your safari steps. At the end of the travel, whichever type it was, be it an expedition to visit Africa to enjoy its adventures, or a short errand within your locality, one step is as important as the other. The best reference is from the Luo community in western Kenya,…

by Andy Jarosz



Two men meet in Coppelia, the famous Havana ice-cream parlor. One straight and one gay, the plot follows them as their friendship deepens and things get a…

Just the word Jordan captivates the mind and soul. An open and welcoming nation allowing the traveler to experience both culture and adventure, combined with the vibrant capital of Amman. No matter what your passion is, you will find it in the Kingdom of Jordan. Afwan! A warm welcome to Jordan.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,…

Xian was the start of the Silk Road and at one time the largest city in the world.  Today the city of eight million is booming. It is home to the famous Terra Cotta Warriors and other great attractions. Here are the do-not-miss attractions.

1. The Terra Cotta…

For the first time ever today I decided to give American Airlines a chance. I have never flown AA and have been OVERLY loyal to Delta. I have always flown Delta and their partners and have had status with Old Northwest Airlines and Delta for the last 6 years (Since I was 19) and fly on average of 75,000 miles+ a year. However a good friend of mind is AA Executive Platinum and ensured me I would enjoy AA if I flew business class and was Executive Platinum. So I took his word…

We all love to travel; it’s an innate part of being human, getting out there and exploring the world around us. We hold within us the desire to explore our surroundings from a very young age, perhaps even starting from the first time we learn to comprehend what is around us as a baby, wandering into places we shouldn’t purely because we want to see what’s there. It is a desire that never quite leaves us, even when we grow and mature over the years, it’s just always there: that yearning, the…

San Francisco is one among the best destinations you could ever choose for your vacation. Touring San Francisco is an opportunity that you should never…

The word “Kenya voluntourism” means a responsible tour or safari that is either preceded or succeeded by charity work in Kenya. As the days of our lives on earth go on rolling like grits of sand through the hour glass, our comprehension and appreciation of the fabulous nature surrounding us keeps on getting more and more intimate.

This is an inevitable and a natural fact and we have to call a spade a spade,…

The Garhwal Himalayas are known as an 'abode of the God'. Besides being the source of India's holiest rivers, the Garhwal has beautiful variations in landscape like deep gorges, hanging valleys, sparkling streams, water cascades and lush green meadows. Garhwal trekking is very popular as there are many treks of varying difficulty that are ideal for beginners and for veterans.

Kalindikhal Trek

Daddy of all the treks in…

No, this doesn’t come from us, but from someone who Tweeted about a new travel-dating site called, Misstravel.com

It’s pretty much a travel dating site...with plenty of innuendo.

The explanatory video asks are you attractive, love to travel, but…

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall - Every day is a Beach Day in Laguna Beach

Since, the majority of my life has revolved around San Francisco and Northern California, where  the weather tends to be 10 to even 20  degrees colder than our neighbors to the south,  any chance for a warm beach day has always been something that I cherished.  In my early days as a surfer in Santa Cruz, I have always been drawn to the California coast. So, when the Joie de Vivre owned Pacific…

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Not wanting to outright disagree with a doctor, I countered with the suggestion that we go to a local hotel for the night. The doctor nodded…