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September 8th, 2010

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Well, we didn’t have to wait very long for Ryanair to think up another crazy and controversial money-making scheme. Want to know what it is this time, now that they’ve already talked up paying to pee? Wait for it…wait for it…it’s smoking on the plane! more>

Evolution (Burning Man time lapses) from Delrious on Vimeo.

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Travelers tend to enjoy ultimate freedom on the road, though jumping the psychological hurdle of experiencing nude beaches can remain a challenge. more>

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Interested in trying a local beauty regime next time you are visiting the Dominican Republic? Try a Doobie-doobie! While it may look like a portable antenna or a device to communicate with aliens – it is in fact the most effective way to keep your hair free of frizz in the tropical weather. more>

Don’t blow your luggage limit

September 28th, 2009

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Detailed baggage allowance information is available on all routes and ticket classes for over 60 airlines! All of the information you need to avoid expensive airline luggage fees is provided along with helpful airport specific links. more>

How to Choose a Backpack

September 28th, 2009

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Your backpack will probably be the single most important purchase you will make before hitting the road. It can be your best friend or worst enemy, depending on which one you pick. With that in mind, here are a few pointers to consider when choosing a backpack. more>

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To some, the thought of setting off into the unknown with little more than the pack on your back and a good book for company may sound like purgatory, but others wouldn’t want it any other way. So, should you travel solo, or with others? more>

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Contrary to Pulp Fiction lore, there’s more to Amsterdam than hash bars.

Coffeeshops are the shit for many an Amsterdam virgin, yet locals view them as tourist traps lacking in “gezelligheid,” or coziness, the cornerstone of Dutch culture. Smoking yourself into a coma at the Bulldog is just fine, but you’re going to miss out.

Follow these ten tips and you’ll do Amsterdam like a local. more>

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They don’t say “There’s no place like home” for no reason. Even for passionate travelers like me – when I’m traveling I nearly always wish I could extend the trip indefinitely, even when I’ve been on the road for months – there are some definite perks to being home again.  more>

A pall of red dust blown in from the Outback clogged the skies over Sydney on Wednesday, diverting international flights, disrupting public transport and prompting a spike in emergency calls from people suffering breathing difficulties. more >

Word of caution: This is not for the faint hearted. You are highly advised not to eat while reading this. Vegetarians are not encouraged to read any further.

Thailand offers many exotic attractions – from beaches, to women, and dishes. Here’s a look at the myriad of exotic eats you could try while in Thailand: more>

DIY: Punk Backpacker in Berlin

September 22nd, 2009

The punks of Berlin seem to have that debonair way with cloth and hair that is like a passport to the world, and their story, well it’s sort of like a gutter and street-corner tour of the world. more>

Insider Tips: Cape Town

September 22nd, 2009

Known as the Mother City, Cape Town’s colour and calm can entrance and beguile. Here are some dos and dont’s to clear the mind and make sure you see the range of what this city has to offer. more>

There’s a growing trend of guys wearing skirts now in Japan. No, they’re not kilts, either. They’re long — angle length, and they are seen as fashionable, strutting their stuff in fashionable places like Harajuku and Aoyama. more>

Road Trip!

September 21st, 2009

This guy drives his VW across the United States and captured the journey on time-lapse video — the trip from Los Angeles to New York City takes just four minutes.

From Boys to Baguettes

September 21st, 2009

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Ever wonder what it would be like to live in France? Sophia has been blogging about her time on SWAP France… more >

World’s weirdest hotels

September 21st, 2009

On your next trip, you could be checking into a wine cask, a salvaged 727 airplane, or a room where the furniture defies the law of gravity. more>

How to Travel Cheaply

September 18th, 2009