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Koh Phangan Island - Thailand

7 Places to Visit in Southeast Asia

April 04, 2012|| ,

Southeast Asia has an abundance of diverse countries for all types of travelers. You may think only backpackers visit Southeast Asia, but that’s just not the case. You can make a trip to this region on a budget or easily spend $50 night on…

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Girl Surfer in a Bikini

Tips for Taking a Surf Trip

March 12, 2012|| ,

Thinking of taking a surf trip? There are a few things to keep in mind before you go.

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Cloud Reflections on a Lagoon in Cabarete, Dominican Republic

How to Take a Staycation

December 12, 2011|| ,

As some of you already know, our surf trip to Panama didn’t exactly turn out as planned. Instead of floating in warm, salty water off the coast of Central America, we…

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Havasu Falls, Arizona

Havasu Falls Travel Tips, Havasupai Reservation, Arizona

November 14, 2011|| ,

We gathered our things, with eyes still sleepy, and prepared ourselves for the upcoming ten mile hike into the Havasupai canyon. I was thankful Scott agreed with me about paying for a mule to carry our large packs. Ten miles is a long hike…

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Best Places to Photograph in San Diego

Best Places to Photograph in San Diego

August 01, 2011|| ,

Within the last couple of months, I’ve started exploring more of this beautiful place that I call home. From Escondido to downtown San Diego, these are a few of the best places to photograph in San Diego.

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Road to Yellowstone National Park

Tips for Hiking and Camping in Yellowstone

In light of a recent unfortunate event at Yellowstone National Park where a man was killed by a Grizzly bear, and since we just returned from a stay in this park, we feel a post about how to stay safe in Yellowstone would come in handy for many travelers who are planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park.

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VW Bus Humboldt

Tips for Taking a Road Trip in the USA

May 23, 2011|| ,

Road trips can be a great way to get out of town and explore other areas besides your own backyard. We drive as often as we can to avoid expensive flights and also because we love the freedom of being out on the open road.

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Travel Camera Bag

A Peek Inside Our Travel Camera Bag

April 04, 2011|| ,

After buying and selling a lot of camera lenses and camera bags, I feel like I have finally come up with a close to perfect kit for myself.

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Pay Phone in New York

Keeping in Touch with Your Significant Other While Traveling

March 28, 2011|| ,

I recently had a discussion with Kelly, from Go Girl Guides, about the frustrations that can occur if you are a couple who travels separately on occasion.

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Venice, Italy Canal

Tips for Keeping Your Valuables Safe While Traveling

February 21, 2011|| ,

I was once a young naive traveler who often let my guard down while traveling. I didn’t want to be bothered with worrying about my things getting stolen. These days I travel with a lot more expensive electronics than I did in my younger years, so my level of comfort has changed.

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