What to Do in Antigua, Guatemala

Antigua, Guatemala

Is Antigua, Guatemala on your bucket list? As part of our “Travel Tips” series, we interviewed Marina K. Villatoro who has been been living in Antigua since 2009. Marina shares with us her insider travel tips and knowledge on Antigua, Guatemala for those looking for the best places to see, eat, stay, drink, and explore. Take it away Marina… How Long Have You Lived in Antigua? I first arrived to Antigua 11

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Dealing with the poverty you see on your travels

creed to live a better life

Dealing with the poverty you see on your travels is quite traumatic. It is difficult to come to terms with what you see to understand it and accept it. Eden Riley, an Australian blogger, recently went to Niger, Africa with World Vision and has been trying to come to terms with what she saw. I thought I would write her this letter to see if I can help. Dear Eden, I’ve

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25 Tips for Travel with Kids

Travel with Kids

Travel with kids needn’t be a hassle and it can be one of the best experiences you have as a family. The key ingredients to a smooth trip when traveling with kids are to pay attention to their needs, and finding the right balance between plenty of rest time whilst also having lots of activities for them to do along the way. Bored and overtired children become cranky and frustrated

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Why you shouldn’t be afraid of Eastern Europe

travel to Eastern Europe Prague

This is a guest post by Ian from Eager Existence. For many years Europe has been popular amongst the travel crowd and backpacker circuit, but the assumption is always travel in the West. Is it because of pop culture and plenty of media coverage; or simply ease of getting around, communicating in English, and a common currency? Many have no ambition to travel to the East; when really, why not?

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What to Do in Santa Fe

San Miguel Mission

Are you looking for travel tips on what to do in Santa Fe? As part of our “Travel Tips” series, we interviewed Billie Frank who has been living in Santa Fe since 2004. Billie shares with us her insider travel tips and knowledge on what to do in Santa Fe for those looking for the best places to see, eat, stay, drink, and explore. Take it away Billie… Why Visit

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The River Red Gum National Park and the Riverina Experience

bike riding through the River Red Gum Forest

The fire crackles and pops beside me. Soon we will be cooking our evening meal over it and warming ourselves on an Autumn evening under the stars. The afternoon air is warm and invites me to sit under the canopy of a red gum. The breeze, although refreshing, is not enough to shoo the flies away. Their pestering is not enough to have me wishing I was anywhere else but

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Surviving the Switch Off with a family getaway to Glenworth Valley

Kalyra watching the horse mustering Glenworth Valley

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang On the weekend we particpated in the 24 hour switch off. We shut ourselves off from the outside world: no phones, no email, no facebook, or internet. We actually did it for longer than 24 hours and loved it. I have no problem switching off from the outside world. I’ve spent most of my life doing it travelling. In fact, I’d rarely be connected

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Aligning Your Values to Your Travel Purpose

Your value system

Ever wondered why your life is not flowing for you? No matter how hard you try you just can’t seem to make it fit right? You don’t seem to have a clear idea of what is important to you. You waffle and are confused by the greyness of the world. You come close to reaching a goal and then at the last minute it disappears blown away by the puff

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10 Kids Activities On Board Carnival Spirit

Carnival Spirit

“We want everyone to enjoy what we’re famous for — FUN!” After going on our first ever Carnival Cruise on board Carnival Spirit, the ship that will call Australia home from October 2012, it’s hard to argue with Carnivals tag line… Fun for all. All for fun. There was heaps of fun on offer on this cruise ship holiday for our four year old daughter Kalyra, and for kids of

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Five Wine Regions To Get Drunk In (Besides France)

Tuscany wine region

There’s a little drunk person in all of us that loves to swirl wine, admire the ruby red legs, sniff the unusual scents, and pretend that we know what we’re talking about. Yes, I’m talking about wine tasting… every adults secret pleasure. So grab a glass of wine and prepare to be inspired for your next wine retreat… Tuscany, Italy Sangiovese is by far Tuscany’s shining star, but Cabernet Sauvignon,

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