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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Ryanair Will Allow Smoking On Their Planes, If You Buy Their Brand
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, The World at Play, Travel
Tagged airplane, crazy, ryanair, smoking
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Video You Must See: Burning Man in Time Lapse
Evolution (Burning Man time lapses) from Delrious on Vimeo.
Posted in The World at Play, Travel
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10 Traveler’s Tips For Rocking A Nudist Beach
Travelers tend to enjoy ultimate freedom on the road, though jumping the psychological hurdle of experiencing nude beaches can remain a challenge. more>
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, The World at Play, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged beaches, nude beaches, travel tips
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Doobie-doobie – the free of frizz hairstyle
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 … Continue reading
Don’t blow your luggage limit
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>
Posted in Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged backpack, cool travel tips, luggage, luggage limit
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How to Choose a Backpack
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel, Travel Gadgets
Tagged backpack, backpacks, tips on backpacks, travel pack
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Going it Alone – The Pros and Cons of Solo Travel
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 … Continue reading
Kuroshio Sea – 2nd largest aquarium tank in the world
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, The World at Play, Travel
Tagged adventure, largest aquarium, travel fun
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10 Things to do in Amsterdam BESIDES Smoking Pot
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, The World at Play, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged amsterdam
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5 Great Reasons to Love Returning Home After Your Trip
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 … Continue reading
Dust Storm Hits Sydney! – 23rd September 2009
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 >
Tasting Thailand’s Exotic Food in Bangkok
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. … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, Thailand, The World at Play, Travel
Tagged thai food, Thailand, wierd food
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DIY: Punk Backpacker in Berlin
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
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>
Posted in South Africa, Travel
Tagged South Africa, south africa map, work south africa
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Mainstream: Japanese Guys In Skirts
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>
Posted in Japan, Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel
Tagged Japan, japan culture and trends, work in japan
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Road Trip!
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.
Posted in The World at Play, Travel, USA
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From Boys to Baguettes
Ever wonder what it would be like to live in France? Sophia has been blogging about her time on SWAP France… more >
Posted in Bloggers that Travel, France, SWAPPERS on the Ground, Travel, Working Abroad
Tagged Europe, France, France blogs, travel blog
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World’s weirdest hotels
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>
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, The World at Play, Travel
Tagged fun hostels, weird hotels
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How to Travel Cheaply
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged cheap travel, Travel
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