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How to deal with cash and handle your money when abroad is still a big concern for many first time travellers. How do you get access to your cash? How do you keep it safe? Which currency is best to use? These are all common questions from almost every backpacker about to set off on their own…
These t-shirts are made from ‘directional fabric’ that allows you to heat up or cool down to meet the weather conditions. by Roger Caffin | 2015-09-22What is a ‘directional fabric’ you might ask? This is where the modern knitting machines get very clever: one face of the fabric is smooth, and the other face is fleecy …
For those avid travellers amongst us there are plenty of useful pieces of technology that we can happily slip in to our backpacks that will help make our global adventures that little bit more fun and safe. Just because you might be venturing to the very corners of the world it doesn’t mean that we have to be entirely cut off from everyone…
This month I was lucky enough to have my 2 sisters and 2 of my best friends come and travel with me in Ireland and Northern Ireland. My sisters and I had been talking about doing a road trip in Ireland for a while, and earlier this summer we came across an incredible flight deal to Dublin, so we made the split second…
Greetings, XPATMATT readers As my friend and fellow Nomadic Adventurer Matt Gibson has been kind enough to allow me to hijack his blog for a few hundred words to tell his readers about my new venture, I suppose an introduction is in order. I’m Joshua Samuel Brown, author of 13 Lonely Planet guides, and like Matt, a long-time wanderer, writer and global adventurer. The place I’ve lived the longest…
Cowee Mountain Overlook as seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photo courtesy of Mary Anne Baker via Flickr. Do you look forward to a scenic fall drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway or a leaf peapin’ cruise on Virginia’s Skyline Drive every year? Well here is your chance to prove it. Vote for the Blue Ride Parkway or Skyline Drive in USA Today‘s 10 Best Readers Choice Award selecting America’s favorite scenic autumn drives. The field includes such notable thoroughfares as the Going-to-The-Sun-Road in Montana’s Glacier National Park, Colorado’s West Elk Loop, …
In July, I launched a new charitable foundation called The Foundation for Learning and Youth Travel Education (FLYTE) to raise money for high schools in rural and low-income communities so that they may send their students on international educational trips. Since it launched, we’ve raised $11,400! First, I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you! This is completely awesome! Your support …
Given my love for animals and my passion for wildlife tourism, when I was given the chance to visit a Bison reserve in Romania I was eager to see how they balance their ethical responsibilities with the demands for tourism, and what I saw surprised me. I admit I didn’t know all that much about the many issues surrounding Bison conservation before I arrived here, beyond the fact that they are an at risk species of course, and given Romania’s general struggles with tourism infrastructure, I was …
The pursuit for warmth, snow-melting power, and comfort during winter expeditions is never-ending. This homemade, lightweight stove offers warmth and comfort for those long winter days. by Tim Clarke, with Editorial Assistance by Roger Caffin | 2015-09-16In part 1 of my story I defined the key feature that I required in …
With it’s amazing wildlife, stunning landscapes and wonderful people, Canada is one destination you’ll never forget. If you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip here, you need to know what to tick off your list. To give you a helping hand, here are five uniquely Canadian experiences that you’ll never forget.Wake up to Niagra FallsThe majestic Niagra Falls is one attraction that makes it on to everyone’s itinerary for Canada. But how can you make the experience special when there are hoards of tourists lining the viewing platform? Here’s an…
Warsaw took me by surprise. I feel like the Polish capital is a really well kept secret that very few travellers know about (even I was out of the loop until my recent visit). However, what I found was a really cool city with an up-and-coming art scene, lots of unique attractions, and a bit of a Soviet edge. Visiting Warsaw made me think of a younger version of Berlin before…
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Two weeks ago, 56 women came together for a single mission: to have a great day on the Green River! It was the second annual Green River Takeover, an event created to bring together the female kayaking community for a day of inspiration, camaraderie, and most importantly, fun! I don’t feel like I do the best job at putting into words what this day is all about, so I’ll mostly let the pictures do the talking. Registration started bright and early, but that didn’t seem to slow anyone down. Thanks to…
21 Reasons Traveling to Guatemala is Addictive originally appeared on Green Global Travel. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala by chensiyuan via CC21 Reasons Traveling to Guatemala is Addictive Guatemala, unlike any other place I’ve been, seems to hypnotize the travelers who brave its borders. Despite being flagged as a risky location by various embassies worldwide, this country …
From Matt: For close to a year, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse has been writing a monthly column on solo female travel for this website. She’s covered WWOOFing in South Africa, hitchhiking in China, safety tips, what to tell naysayers, and much, much more. Over the last few months in response to many emails and inquiries, Kristin and I worked together on a guide to solo female travel. It includes lots of practical travel information but also tips and advice that are specific to women and their travel needs. It’s an awesome book. Here’s …
