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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Andrew McCarthy - How I Travel
Andrew McCarthy has been a long standing crush of mine ever since Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo' Fire, Mannequin and the beloved Weekend at Bernie's,
And now, here I am in my 30s, still crushing on him, but for a whole other reason.
Andrew is a traveller, a man after my own heart. And he like to "travel", not visit or see. Travel, meet people, experince cultures, get lost, have no plans, go with the flow
How I Travel: Andrew McCarthy | BootsnAll Travel Articles
He's so dreamy ....
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Beach Travellers Featured in Hush Magazine
Beach Travellers founders Graeme Barker & TJ Hermiston, a.k.a G & T, sat down with Vancouver's Hush Magazine for a beer and a little chat about BT. What BT is all about, where it came from, where it's going ... well, have a look:
For more Beach Travellers videos, please visit our YouTube Page
You see that sweet vehicle they're taking to the surf? It's a Scion xB, and it's legit. Check out Scion Canada's Facebook page
For more Beach Travellers videos, please visit our YouTube Page
You see that sweet vehicle they're taking to the surf? It's a Scion xB, and it's legit. Check out Scion Canada's Facebook page
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Facebook in the Travel Biz?
Could the social media monster take over where guidebooks, travel agents and travel writers now stand? I honestly don't see it happening anytime soon, but it's an interesting idea.
Can Facebook Morph into the New Travel Guidebook?
Can Facebook Morph into the New Travel Guidebook?
Sustainable Tourism is the Key
Sustainable and responsible tourism is something I feel very strongly about. It is something that I am trying to implement in my job now and I see it being a reality sooner than later.
In all my travels I strive to make as little a footprint as possible, and to give back in one way or another.
In Zambia I spent a day in a rural village with the local children, playing and providing them with school supplies and clothes.
In South Africa I spent the day touring Cape Town and the surrounding area with a former resident of District 6 and a survivor of Apartheid.
In Thailand and Cambodia I visited orphanages and brought with me reading and colouring supplies and had memorable days with amazing warm and loving children
In Vietnam I met with Agent Orange victims of the America War and spent time with local families learning about their way of life,
And in Laos I attended morning alms-giving and provided food to the Buddhist Monks and helped new Laos friends with their English school work and communication skills.
I took all local transportation (outside of flights required to get from North America to Africa and Asia), I ate local foods and bought locally made and traditional gifts and clothes.
All of this brought me closer to the people and places of where I was. All of it made the experiences more important to me. It opened my eyes to things I thought I knew about, but realized I had no understanding of. I made me want to go home and do more.
I aim to just do that in 2011.
Read more here: UN General: Sustainable Tourism is Key for Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication:
In all my travels I strive to make as little a footprint as possible, and to give back in one way or another.
In Zambia I spent a day in a rural village with the local children, playing and providing them with school supplies and clothes.
In South Africa I spent the day touring Cape Town and the surrounding area with a former resident of District 6 and a survivor of Apartheid.
In Thailand and Cambodia I visited orphanages and brought with me reading and colouring supplies and had memorable days with amazing warm and loving children
In Vietnam I met with Agent Orange victims of the America War and spent time with local families learning about their way of life,
And in Laos I attended morning alms-giving and provided food to the Buddhist Monks and helped new Laos friends with their English school work and communication skills.
I took all local transportation (outside of flights required to get from North America to Africa and Asia), I ate local foods and bought locally made and traditional gifts and clothes.
All of this brought me closer to the people and places of where I was. All of it made the experiences more important to me. It opened my eyes to things I thought I knew about, but realized I had no understanding of. I made me want to go home and do more.
I aim to just do that in 2011.
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted by consensus at its 65th session three separate resolutions emphasizing the role of tourism in sustainable development. The three resolutions, on the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, on the promotion of ecotourism, and on the importance of sustainable tourism for Small Island Developing States stress the significance of the sector to the development agenda in terms of sustainability, employment, and poverty elimination. The resolutions further welcomed the efforts and work of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in promoting sustainable tourism for poverty eradication.
Read more here: UN General: Sustainable Tourism is Key for Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication:
Sunday, January 16, 2011
December 26, 2004
A day that will live forever. The natural disaster that would occur this day would be the worst in human history. 230,000 people would die, 14 countries would be affected.
Throug the eyes of those that where there, this is the the story of the Boxing Day Tsunami which ravaged Burma,, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and – thousands of kilometres away – Somalia in East Africa.
These stories are incredible and heart wrenching, and after traveling throughout Thailand this year and being in the very places that were ravaged by a series of giant waves, all of this is hits home more than ever.
Please note that this film contains images and descriptions which some may find distressing
Tsunami: Caught on Camera
Throug the eyes of those that where there, this is the the story of the Boxing Day Tsunami which ravaged Burma,, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and – thousands of kilometres away – Somalia in East Africa.
These stories are incredible and heart wrenching, and after traveling throughout Thailand this year and being in the very places that were ravaged by a series of giant waves, all of this is hits home more than ever.
Please note that this film contains images and descriptions which some may find distressing
Tsunami: Caught on Camera
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Photos of the Week
Thought I would start something new. Each week I will post a new photo from my past travels. Let me know what you think ... I have millions of photos so I should be able to keep up with this new adventure for a while.
Since I am not too sure where to start I thought I begin with Europe and work chronologically over the past 2 years of globe trotting.
Since I am not too sure where to start I thought I begin with Europe and work chronologically over the past 2 years of globe trotting.
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| Amsterdam, The Netherlands - July 2008 - Copyright E. Travis 2008 |
The Best of 2011
Where are you gonna go in 2011?
Mongolia?
Croatia?
Tasmania?
Namibia? (been there!!)
NatGeo has a great article on the top 20 destinations of 2011.
So have a read, then dream and plan!
20 Best Trips of 2011 -- National Geographic
Mongolia?
Croatia?
Tasmania?
Namibia? (been there!!)
NatGeo has a great article on the top 20 destinations of 2011.
So have a read, then dream and plan!
20 Best Trips of 2011 -- National Geographic
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
India: My Dream
My dream destination: India
The food (oooh the food!), the history, the scenery, the architecture, the transportation, the people, the markets, the beaches, the madness. I want to see and feel it all.
It is part of my 5 Year Goals ... 2016, fingers crossed!
10 Ways to Experience India Now
The food (oooh the food!), the history, the scenery, the architecture, the transportation, the people, the markets, the beaches, the madness. I want to see and feel it all.
It is part of my 5 Year Goals ... 2016, fingers crossed!
10 Ways to Experience India Now
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Where the Heck is the TP?
That may be one of many questions you ask yourself when you start off on your first adventure outside of the comforts of your Western world. I asked myself that while in the bathroom of my first night train in Thailand, squatting over a hole open to the tracks. But as soon as I thought it I laughed to myself, grabbed the bathroom hose and finished up.
Nope, I was not in Kansan anymore Toto.
Learning how to squat, eat, wash , find & arrange transport and communicate are all shots of culture shock that even some of the most seasoned travellers may encounter while venturing off the beaten path. And while things may seem crazy and strange at first glance, these are the elements that make venturing outside of your comfort zone all the more exciting and create the memories and adventures of a lifetime.
The Art of Traveling in Developing Countries | BootsnAll Travel Articles
Nope, I was not in Kansan anymore Toto.
Learning how to squat, eat, wash , find & arrange transport and communicate are all shots of culture shock that even some of the most seasoned travellers may encounter while venturing off the beaten path. And while things may seem crazy and strange at first glance, these are the elements that make venturing outside of your comfort zone all the more exciting and create the memories and adventures of a lifetime.
The Art of Traveling in Developing Countries | BootsnAll Travel Articles
Thursday, January 6, 2011
2011 - Year of the VACATION
Its back! The idea of a vacation has been brushed aside over the last few year, with 2010 being deemed the Year of the STAYcation.
But 2011 is bringing it back and if you are game, as mentioned in the blog below, this could be the year to take the trip of a lifetime.
No more `staycations` | Adventure Travel Company Blog
Have I ever mentioned that Beach Travellers go to Bali, Brazil, Costa Rica and Thailand?
But 2011 is bringing it back and if you are game, as mentioned in the blog below, this could be the year to take the trip of a lifetime.
No more `staycations` | Adventure Travel Company Blog
Have I ever mentioned that Beach Travellers go to Bali, Brazil, Costa Rica and Thailand?
Sabre Plays Hard Ball with AA
In the on going battle between airlines and distributors, it looks like Sabre is calling American Airlines bluff ... and its working.
Sabre Holdings, a major distributor of airline tickets to coveted business travellers, said it would immediately make American fares harder to find in its displays. It's also dropping a discount on the fees the airline pays when its tickets are sold. Sabre plans to end its contract with American in August, although it expects the parties to discuss an agreement between now and then.
American got the attention of the travel business last month by pulling flight listings from online travel site Orbitz when they couldn't agree on a new contract. Expedia then dropped American flight listings. The two competitors were on the same side in resisting American's attempts to force them to get flight and fare information directly from it instead of through so-called global distribution services like Sabre.
The spat highlights how airlines want more control over what travellers see when they search for a ticket and who gets paid when they click "Buy." Airlines want travellers to be able to buy more add-ons such as seat upgrades, baggage, and internet access when they buy their ticket. Online sellers have said they're working to make that possible.
Read the full article here: Metro - Sabre ramps up online travel battle with American
Sabre Holdings, a major distributor of airline tickets to coveted business travellers, said it would immediately make American fares harder to find in its displays. It's also dropping a discount on the fees the airline pays when its tickets are sold. Sabre plans to end its contract with American in August, although it expects the parties to discuss an agreement between now and then.
American got the attention of the travel business last month by pulling flight listings from online travel site Orbitz when they couldn't agree on a new contract. Expedia then dropped American flight listings. The two competitors were on the same side in resisting American's attempts to force them to get flight and fare information directly from it instead of through so-called global distribution services like Sabre.
The spat highlights how airlines want more control over what travellers see when they search for a ticket and who gets paid when they click "Buy." Airlines want travellers to be able to buy more add-ons such as seat upgrades, baggage, and internet access when they buy their ticket. Online sellers have said they're working to make that possible.
Read the full article here: Metro - Sabre ramps up online travel battle with American
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Have Kids, Will Travel
I have always thought that when I become a Momma my travel style would have to change and it would be a bit more difficult to travel to exotic and interesting places with kids. Fears of being stuck with Wally World type vacations and endless road trips filled my head.
And while I realize travelling with kids is not impossible (I travelled when I was 6 months old. My parents loaded me up and flew me over the Atlantic to the Mother Land (England & Scotland) for a summer, but this was a family vacay, a meet and greet with the new addition, not an overly adventurous European tour or any sort), I just assumed that it would a bit different and a bit more complicated.
But after reading this my concerns have been washed away and I cannot wait to backpack with a mini-me ... or two
South America, East Africa, India, Nepal, Tibet, nothing is off the list any more.
Traveling in Southeast Asia With a Rock-Star Baby - NYTimes.com
And while I realize travelling with kids is not impossible (I travelled when I was 6 months old. My parents loaded me up and flew me over the Atlantic to the Mother Land (England & Scotland) for a summer, but this was a family vacay, a meet and greet with the new addition, not an overly adventurous European tour or any sort), I just assumed that it would a bit different and a bit more complicated.
But after reading this my concerns have been washed away and I cannot wait to backpack with a mini-me ... or two
South America, East Africa, India, Nepal, Tibet, nothing is off the list any more.
Traveling in Southeast Asia With a Rock-Star Baby - NYTimes.com
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