As winter draws in and we prepare to see in the New Year, there is no time like the present to secure a bargain break for summer 2012. With several low-cost airlines announcing new destinations and schedules for next summer you’d be mad not to at least have a look at the offers available during [...]
Regarded as one of the most attractive islands to visit in the Pacific Hawaii is no budget friendly destination, for obvious reasons: everything has to be imported and they are, after all, the most isolated islands in the world. You’ve probably heard stories about the price of milk, how much hotels cost or how expensive [...]
If you’re in the process of planning a wedding, it’s important to think about where you and your new spouse will be spending your honeymoon. You want to choose somewhere special that will leave you both with a lifetime of memories, so check our list of what we think are the world’s most impressive honeymoon [...]
Puerto Vallarta in Mexico is perhaps better known for whale watching than for swimming with wild dolphins, yet unlike whale watching, this is an experience that can be enjoyed year around. I already shared with you before my thoughts on this tour and how much we enjoyed it, but now you are going to see [...]
Very close to Cook’s Bay in Moorea lie these bungalows overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Transparent, clear blue waters lead to steep lush mountains create a jaw dropping scenery, which you can now enjoy every time you look at your computer screen. Right click below and select “Save As” to download and save in [...]
Bored of having the same background on your screen? Download these two wallpapers of exotic flowers! Also known as Hawaiian Lei, Temple Tree, Dead Man’s fingers, Egg Flower or Amapola the plant grows in warm tropical regions of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and Mexico. The plant produces rosy-pink, white, red blooms that are [...]
For a holiday that’s a little bit out of the ordinary, walking or trekking is a great way of getting back to nature and improving your fitness levels; a walking holiday offers a great sense of achievement, especially if you’re prepared to take on particularly harsh terrain or a notoriously tricky mountain. While it [...]
A few weeks ago I received an email from a safari guide in Kenya who wanted to share what his life is like and some pictures of what he gets to see on an almost daily basis. Well, I now got one from a guide in Uganda, who took these pictures while on safari with [...]
Do you love tennis or beach tennis? Do you love to travel? Traveling is a lot of fun by itself, with new destinations and new people you meet being an eye opening experience that keeps you busy and in awe most of the time. Yet sometimes the trip itself can be made into an even [...]
While in Melbourne I had the chance to visit my good friend Cong and enjoy good times with his family and friends. One of the suprises he had for us was hot vit lon, a vietnamese dish which consists of duck fetus eaten straight from the egg. This same dish is eaten in the Philippines, [...]
One of the advantages of currently being based in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is that I can often enjoy my favorite sport: surfing. The area might not be one of the top surfing destinations in the world, but there are plenty of waves during the year to let me surf more days than not, and enjoy [...]
Welcome to the middle of the world. Literally. La Mitad del Mundo is one of the most interesting attractions in Quito, about one hour away from the capital’s city center. A must for any tourist, it is where the Equator line goes through with a little twist: officially, there is a huge monument marking the [...]
I recently had a chance to travel accross Colombia and have to say it offers everything I expected and more. The food is delicious, people are extremely welcoming and there’s plenty to see all around the country. I began my trip in the South comming from Ecuador and finished it in Cartagena de Indias, one [...]
It is true that Taiwan has surf all around the island, but if there is a place worth emphasizing that is Kenting National Park, in Taiwan’s southernmost tip. Blessed with tropical temperatures and warm water year around there are waves 365 days/year in at least one of the several beaches the park has. It is [...]
Puerto Vallarta in Mexico is perhaps better known for whale watching than for swimming with wild dolphins, yet unlike whale watching, this is an experience that can be enjoyed year around. I already shared with you before my thoughts on this tour and how much we enjoyed it, but now you are going to see [...]
This travel video of the Philippines includes highlights of our three week trip across several islands. We landed in Manila after a scary flight (our plane was struck by lightning) and explored the city, then visited the islands of Cebu, Bohol, western Mindanao and finished surfing Cloud 9 in Siargao. The Philippines is one country [...]
Got the money? Want to travel and play with your earnings, and perhaps even return richer than when you left? This is our list of cities in the us where we would go gaming and gambling. Which is your pick? Las Vegas, Nevada For generations of Americans and gamblers around the world, casino gambling meant [...]
Alas, one more year has gone by. 2011 has been a difficult year for many people around the world- I’m sure you’ve had some lows that wouldn’t have happened had it been some other point in time- but by the same token it has been challenging and a time to demonstrate ourselves what we are [...]
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Hello there! My name is Federico Arrizabalaga, a world traveler and backpacking enthusiast. I created this site to share my adventures, connect with travelers and motivate readers like you who dream about exploring our planet. Read more
