Growing up in New York City I always thought the Big Apple’s streets were insane. From beeping taxis to rude pedestrians to the occasional hot dog vendor cutting you off (yes they use the street to transport their carts), it can be quite the adventure simply crossing the street. However even the most jaded New…
Just about an hour south of Basel and Zurich, and boasting absolutely jaw dropping mountain views, a charming old quarter and lake cruises, Luzern (spelled Lucerne in French and English and Lucerna in Italian) is one of Switzerland’s most heavily visited small towns. However this destination is definitely not a typical “tourist trap” by any…
Thought to be one of the most photographed castles in Ireland, Dunguaire Castle, located in the country’s fastest growing city of Galway, is a spectacular 16th century sight to see in person. Built in 1520 by the Hynes clan, the castle would later be transferred over in the 17th century to Oliver Martin, where it…
Chicago, Dublin, London, Montreal and New York. All great city names that really need no explanation. But from time to time when I am traveling, I will come across a city name that really stands out. I mean I grew up in a city called Rockaway. While I do not know the real origin of…
I am back with another Travel Blog Rewind, which cuts through the clutter that can sometimes be the blogosphere. Below are a few travel blog posts that caught my eye recently. Enjoy them, stumble them, digg them and share them with your friends. Have an interesting blog article you think needs to be featured in…
Even though the Euro has been kinder to U.S. travelers these days than in recent years, visiting Europe can still be very expensive. One thing that kills most people’s budget is how much they wind up spending on a hotel. But the good people over at EuroCheapo are obsessed (some would say it is a…
This week’s “Guest Nomad” is Marcello Arrambide. An addicted globetrotter, Marcello got tired of spending one or two weeks travelling around the world. Looking for a way out he started Day Trading in the stock market to allow him to work anywhere in the world. He has lived in three different continents and his current project is…
