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Seeing the World One Step at a Time

Mike Corey, Adventure Travel YouTuber & BBC Television Host

December 5, 2020 by Dave1 Comment

Q. Introduce yourself to our readers. I'm Mike Corey, an Adventure Travel YouTuber and BBC Television Host, who helps people overcome their fears so they can travel the world. I have an online travel and lifestyle brand called Fearless & Far, not because I am fearless, but because I've built a life around doing the things that scare me most. Sound fun? Haha I'm a recovering scaredy-cat, and spent most of my life with a phobia of public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Backpacking, Beach, Canada, China, Drinking, Gun, Indonesia, Lifestyle, Mexico, Naked, Rainforest, Volunteer, Wildlife

Ryan & Emily, The Snail Travelers

November 28, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Traveling fast enables us to cover as many places as possible. Traveling slow has its perks, too. Meet Ryan & Emily, also known as The Snail Travelers, a couple who have been backpacking around the world at a snail's pace since 2018. In 2017, a sudden health scare hit them with a realization that our time on this earth is impermanent, and every breathing moment is precious. A year later, they left their professional careers in the US behind and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Asia, Backpacking, Culinary travel, Interview, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Volunteer

In Virginia City, Nevada, Family Adventures Run Deep

October 20, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Discover an Authentic Modern Day Bonanza for All Ages VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — Long before theme parks, amusement centers and family resorts there was Virginia City, a thriving modern-day Bonanza that was once the largest city west of Denver. Virginia City made a name for itself in 1859 when eager prospectors struck it rich and the Comstock Lode was unearthed. Seemingly frozen in time, Virginia City's historical significance has been carefully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Culture, Family Resorts, History, Ice Cream, Lake Tahoe, Museum, Nevada, Restaurants, Saloon, Shopping Mall, Virginia, Volunteer, Walking tour

How my Trip to Haiti Came About

December 15, 2019 by Dave9 Comments

My trip to Haiti came about in the most random way. Haiti was my last country to visit in the Caribbean - it has certainly been on my radar for some time. A friend took a trip to Cap Haitien in the northern part of the country and spoke highly of his time there. I signed up for the American Airlines Aviator card - made a few purchases in the first few months triggering 60,000 miles. I soon turned around and cashed in those miles for this trip - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, America, American Airlines, Art, Boston, California, Caribbean, Ghana, Tsunami, Volunteer

5 Interesting Ways to Make Travel Cheaper

September 1, 2019 by Penny MartinelliLeave a Comment

Are you planning to travel but don’t have enough money to do so? Well, don’t let money problems prevent you from exploring the world. Believe it or not, there are numerous ways to see the world without breaking the bank. In this article, we are going to look at five ways to travel cheap and explore the world while on a budget. 1. Try House Sitting or House Swapping If you can’t afford your vacation, house sitting is a great option. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, Bus Travel, Eurail, Europe, Food and Wine, London, New York City, Save Money, Visa, Volunteer

The Faroe Islands Declare a Weekend of TLC: ‘Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism’

March 25, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

Nordic nation restricts tourists for one weekend in April and invites 100 visitors to join locals in caring for their 18-island archipelago in the North Atlantic New York, NY -- March 2019 -- The pristine Faroe Islands – a group of volcanic islands in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Norway – welcome approximately 100,000 visitors each year, attracted by the country's dramatic scenery, including rugged cliffs, sea caves, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Caves, Food and Wine, Iceland, New York City, Norway, Volunteer, Walking tour, Wildlife

James Asquith, Youngest to Visit all 196

September 17, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

An accomplishment certainly worth highlighting - world traveler, James Asquith remarkably completed visiting all 196 UN recognized countries by the time he was just 24. An even more remarkable was he started this epic and ultimate road trip when he was just 18. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about his time on the road (he no longer has a permanent home) and he recently built and launched an app that has introduced an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Art, Asia, Brazil, Britain, Culture, Denmark, Egypt, England, Istanbul, Journey, London, Motorbike, Road Trip, South Pacific, Sports, Vietnam, Visa, Volunteer

Take an Experiential Tour of the Atlanta Metro Area

March 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

From farm to fizz to a flying museum, make memories in the Atlanta Metro area with these hands-on experiences ATLANTA, GEORGIA--MARCH 2018--Touch, taste and create your ways to memories in the ATL with these hands-on experiences. Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum Henry County's Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum (506 Speedway Blvd., Hampton, 30228) lets guests step into the pilot's seat of the iconic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Architecture, Art, Culture, Georgia, Helicopter, History, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Natural History, Oakland, Shopping Mall, Snorkel, Technology, Vietnam, Volunteer, Walking tour, Waterfall

A Multitude of Good Things going on at LAX

February 21, 2018 by Dave1 Comment

LAX was named one of the Top 10 Most Improved Airports in the World at the 2017 World Airport Awards, also known as the Passenger Choice Awards. The list is based on 13.8 million airport surveys completed by 105 different nationalities of airline customers during a period from July 2016 to February 2017 and covers 550 airports worldwide. New & Improved Concessions Following the completion of Terminals 2 and 6 in 2016, 2017 saw more great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Art, Canada, Culture, Holiday Season, Los Angeles, Mexico, Music, North America, Passport, Restaurants, Volunteer

Volunteer Abroad For Less

February 20, 2018 by Caroline CLeave a Comment

Increasingly people want to escape the rat race and spend some time helping others from South America to the South China Sea. However, there is a catch, unless you have a couple of years spare to make a serious commitment with the US Peace Corps, who pay for everything, volunteering abroad isn't cheap. Typical program fees start upwards from $600 to an eye-watering $3600 which exclude flights, visas, and personal spending. We've found four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Cambodia, China, Drinking, Peace Corps, Shopping Mall, South America, Visa, Volunteer

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