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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Crowd Control: Boxers and Wrestlers Hired to Handle Ticketless Passengers in India
courtesy of Rupert Taylor-Price Taking the train in India is an experience in and of itself, and much of it can be attributed to the chaotic nature of train travel in the country. The Mumbai Suburban Railway is ridiculously crowded, … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged boxers, india, indian railways, trains, trains and india, travel and india, travel tips, wrestlers
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Diarrhea Guide for the Traveler
Just about every traveller who heads to the Third World ends up experiencing diarrhea. At first the whole subject is kind of embarrassing until you discover that in many countries it’s normal breakfast conversation to chat about your bowels. more>
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged Australia, diarrhea and travel, Europe, international travel tips, toilets and travel, travel tips, washrooms and travel
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5 Travel Resolutions for the New Year
1. Play tourist in your hometown No matter how you feel about the word staycation, there are many of reasons to vacation in your hometown. You can discover things that you may have taken for granted and see your city, … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged adventure, Airports, Australia, backpack, Europe, international travel tips, new year resolutions, New Zealand, travel resolutions
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Ten Tips for Girls on the Road
If you’re a woman heading out to explore the world alone, or even with a few girlfriends, you’re probably pretty streetwise and independent. You want to be known as a traveler, not as a female traveler. The truth is though, … Continue reading
Films That Should Be Retired From All Youth Hostels
Anything’s better than seeing Borat’s junk again. Photo: alexnormand A common room, a television and cheap refreshments. A perfect night for relaxing hostel fun? Not if these films are in play. We’re quite keen to see your additions in the … Continue reading
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Things you should leave at home
Hair-straighteners / electric eye-lash curlers / body-hair trimmers When you’re living out of a rucksack you’ve got every excuse to look a little rough round the edges. For God’s sake, take it. There’s a reason people put their hair in … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged adventure, backpack, backpacks, Europe, excitement, international travel tips, things to leave at home, Tips, travel tips
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Eye Catching Street Art From Six Populated Continents
Street art and graffiti are a world culture that show more what we have in common than what our differences are. Enjoy these photos of street art worldwide. more>
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff
Tagged adventure, Airports, amazing video, amsterdam, art, Britain, Europe, graffiti, New Zealand, packing, South Africa, south pacific, street art, world culture
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Top 5 secret beaches in Sydney, Australia
Now that you are living like a local in Australia with SWAP you should check out these secret local beaches: Lady Martins Beach A long, narrow stretch of sand tucked in Felix Bay, Lady Martins Beach is the perfect place for an … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, australia beaches, backpack, beaches, best beaches in australia, excitement, New Zealand, secret beaches, secret beaches australia, south pacfic beaches, surf australia
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If You Have To Rent A Cell Phone While Abroad…
This past summer, our cell phone provider wouldn’t unlock our phone so we could get a SIM card?which made us incommunicado during our month-long trip to Italy. Sure, we tried using phone cards, but they aren’t so easy to come … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel, Travel Gadgets
Tagged backpack europe, cell phones and europe, cell phones and travelling, overseas phone, phone access in europe, phoning home while abroad, skype, travel tips, travelling
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How to Sleep in an Airport : 101
Madrid-Barajas airport.. comfy! If you have ever tried to catch some sleep at the airport you know it’s usually uncomfortable. Here are some great tips on how to survive your extended stay at an airport. more>
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff
Tagged air port, Australia, Britain, Europe, how to sleep in an airport, humour, international travel tips, Ireland, Japan, London, New Zealand, sleep + airline, sleeping in airports, sleeping tips, South Africa, Thailand, travel tips
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The Top Ten Gross Things People Do On Airplanes
10. Browse dating websites over the in-flight WiFi 9. Sleep on you/sleep on the floor 8. Use the main aisle as a space to do sit-ups, push-ups or change your child’s diaper 7. Read Hustler, or other “adult” magazines 6. … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff
Tagged airplane, Airports, fun, funny, gross things on planes, humour, travel tips
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What’s your travel personality?
Are you a adventurer, spoiled or maybe sophisticated traveller? Take the quiz and find out! Start quiz>
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, The World at Play
Tagged online quiz, quiz, travel blog, travel personality, travel quiz
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Live like a local when travelling!
What is Airbnb? Called the “Ebay for space” by Time Magazine, Airbnb is an online marketplace allowing anyone from private residents to commercial properties to rent out their extra space. The reputation-based site allows for user reviews, verification, and secure … Continue reading
Swimming in beer in Austria
I want to go on vacation in Starkenberger, Austria. Why? Because there’s a spa there called the Starkenberger Myth of Beer Resort, and it has three 5,000 gallon swimming pools full of beer! According to resort officials, swimming in beer … Continue reading