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Christmas Around the World (Part II)

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More Christmas goodness. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! Christmas in Brooklyn, New York Images courtesy of Wikimedia Creative Commons, except Brooklyn, which is courtesy of me. 

Tipping Etiquette Around the World

London, England

Growing up I worked as a paper boy, pizza delivery guy, and in a pharmacy bringing prescriptions to the elderly. All of these jobs heavily relied on tips from customers. I was always grateful for the extra few dollars most people gave me each week (except for a few that were complete tight wads). But…

Time Lapse Video: Night Rush Around the World

What is it about time lapse videos that make people go crazy with “oohs” and “aahs”? Well for starters they often times showcase a travel destination most people want to visit badly. But for me they are just really, really pretty. Yes I used “pretty” to describe a travel video (I’m secure enough in my…

Five European Cities Perfect for a Romantic Travel Getaway

With its culture, its history and its beautiful architecture, Europe is seen as one of the best places to take a loved one on a romantic retreat. From Rome to Paris there are so many destinations that are perfectly suited as the backdrop for a getaway intended to show the one you love just how…

Sunday Travel Shot: Duomo of Florence, Italy

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Cities I Don’t Want to Visit Again

Philadelphia

Travel – it is what keeps me going and most likely keeps you going if you’re reading this site. Some of my most cherished memories in my life have involved me visiting some new destination. Whether it be the unique cuisine, amazing architecture, wild nightlife or simply interacting with locals , the idea of flying,…

Travel Blog Rewind: What I’ve Been Reading Online

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With 3,402,493 travel blogs online (that number is accurate, no need to double check), it can sometimes be a bit overwhelming and time consuming to check each and site out. So each week I will provide you with a little “Travel Blog Rewind” of what I thought was worthy of passing on to you. Read…

Let’s Make a (Travel) Deal

With the summer upon us, now is the perfect time to book a travel deal to somewhere far, far away. While doing research on some places that I am planning to visit this year, I came across some deals I wanted to share with you. Cheap Caribbean has a sweet deal to Aruba this summer…