The world’s most coveted sunsets? The earth’s most awe-inspiring destinations? We’re probably never going to agree. I’ve already accepted that. But that’s fine, because a sunset is personal to each traveler, each individual. Which is why this list will never be an objective piece. My travel boots have taken me to so many amazing places…
Know before you go – a wise statement. Yet many first time travelers to new destinations seem to forget that when visiting a foreign land. Many need to learn proper travel etiquette. Fortunately, Lonely Planet’s U.S. Travel Editor, star of the hit internet sensation 76-Second Travel Show and my pal Robert Reid has compiled some…
Jodi Ettenberg is a former lawyer, marshmallow enthusiast, volcano climber and world traveler. Originally from Montreal, she worked as a lawyer in NYC to save up for a serious nomadic adventure. She quit her job on April 1, 2008 and has been eating her way around the world ever since. Following 6 weeks in Burma,…
Do you really need much convincing to visit Thailand? I mean the place is absolutely beautiful. But if you are still contemplating whether or not to venture off to this Southeast Asian country, then maybe the good people at the Tourism Authority of Thailand can sway your decision. With Thailand facing a 15% decline in…
As a freelance writer I am privy to many cool perks when it comes to my job. I set my own schedule, barely ever wake up before 8am (unless I am on assignment) and can take that three way weekend at the last minute if I feel like it. Oh and then there are the…
Sunset and silhouette of long tail boats and Bu Islands in moonlight on Kata Beach in Phuket, Thailand (Photo courtesy of Flickr member René Ehrhardt). The voting has closed for the Best Town Square Top 10. Starting Monday, and throughout the week, I will reveal two of the top 10 each day. So come back…