Ryan Biddulph is a travel blogger and digital nomad who began his journey in 2008 after leaving a security guard job.  He founded his blogging platform Blogging From Paradise to share insights on blogging, mindset and location-independent living. Over the years, he has been living nomadically, moving from country to country and helping others grow their blogs. Q. You started blogging in 2008. The early to late 2000s were the “golden years” of blogging. What was it like jumping on the blogging bandwagon back then? I had fun blogging because it was a […]

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Louis Potenziano, also known as Bangkok Louie, is an American expat who has been living in Bangkok for over 6 years. He owns O’Leary’s Irish Pub (Soi 15, Sukhumvit), Louie’s on 15 Bamboo and Bourbon, a Thai European restaurant in the same area. Before moving to Bangkok, he worked in Doha on a hospital project, where he led a team installing integrated low-voltage security and communications systems. Q. How did the name ‘Bangkok Louie’ come about? I will tell you but I must go back in history, my history. My […]

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Whether you’re an art lover, a history enthusiast, or simply looking for a relaxing getaway, Eastern Sicily has something for everyone. In this small guide, I’ll take you through the must-see sights and hidden gems you can’t miss on your journey through this captivating part of the island. Let’s discover what we can’t miss in Eastern Sicily! 1. Noto Noto is one of those small, compact towns in Sicily. But it’s also one of those places that, in just a few square kilometers, concentrates a beauty that’s comparable to a […]

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November 2024 – Choosing among 1,371 entries, the 27 judges at the University of Missouri School of Journalism conferred 120 awards on editors, writers, photographers, podcasters, social media experts and videographers in the 2024 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. The awards were announced today at the SATW annual convention in Istanbul, Turkey. Professor Jennifer Rowe and Carol J. Loomis, faculty fellow, along with Professor Heather Isherwood and newsroom coordinator Ellie Newberry-Wortham, of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, oversaw the judging. “The work produced by travel writers this year […]

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If you find yourself exploring Trapani and are on the lookout for authentic spots to savor local dishes, you’ve found the perfect guide! Here, you’ll discover hidden gems that will make you fall in love with Trapani’s culinary traditions. You’ll learn which dishes are absolutely unmissable and where to taste the culinary treasures this remarkable cuisine has to offer. Before arriving in Trapani, I made sure to get advice from a local expert on what I simply had to try, and her recommendations proved invaluable. Thanks to her insights and […]

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La Carmina is a multi-talented lifestyle blogger, TV host and an author of 4 books including the upcoming “The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture, and Wisdom,” published by Simon & Schuster on October 25, 2022. I recently managed to get hold of her and asked her a couple questions.  Q. You started as a blogger and slowly moved towards becoming an author and TV host. What has your journey been like to get to where you are today and what are the things that you […]

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You started your blog in 2015. What or who inspired you to become a travel blogger? You’re right – my blog was launched in 2015, when I began my first solo international journey around Europe. The blog was meant to be a platform for me to catalogue my travels and share travel tips, itineraries and budget hacks. I wanted it to be a useful resource for others looking to visit the same destinations as I’d visited. Some travel bloggers that inspired me were IAmAileen, World Of Wanderlust and The Blonde […]

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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain The world is full of people who travel extensively. They may be travel bloggers who create content from the places they visit, a group of friends embracing upon a long-distance cycling journey, the Rick Steves touring type, or adventurers of all sorts who move around Planet Earth to discover the wonders that exist in this place. Personally, I have traveled most of the United States on-foot, or, “pilgrim-style” as I have called it in the past. I spent 4 different […]

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A story about finding your own road, rather than chasing a destination, has won travel writer Erik Gauger the title of Travel Blogger of the Year. Gauger’s winning story ‘The Places Between’ highlights the joy of travel as a journey of discovery, rather than focusing on a destination as the end goal. “Today, a lot of travel influencing makes us feel like travel means a certain destination. But to me, it’s the actual act of traveling, of going somewhere, rather than arriving somewhere, where all the interesting things happen”, said […]

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Believe it or not, New York makes an excellent place to visit with your pet; you just have to know where to look to find the most welcoming places! From their world famous park to some excellent eateries which will welcome your furry friend just as much as you, here are some of the best dog friendly attractions in the Big Apple… Central Park Famous for a whole host of reasons, Central Park is the go to place for dog owners and those other type of people, the ones without […]

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Horse hooves are pounding the ground at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival! Then- BAM! A wooden lance strikes armor, wood splinters fly and both knights are layed-out on the ground. I hear a member of the audience ask someone, “Ya think this is fake?” This is asked as the wobbly knights stand up, wood splinters from the lances are scattered on the ground and the sand and dirt pour from the suits of armor. It is a performance, some of it may be ‘battle-acting’, but falling off a horse? A Renaissance […]

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Point Sublime, on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim is located 18 miles off the beaten path.  Although a day trip is possible, we obtained an overnight permit weeks ago so we could watch the sunset and the sunrise at a place that can make one feel at peace and insignificant in the same moment. Research and Planning For several years we spoke of visiting the Grand Canyon, but never made time for the trip. Many barriers, some real and some self-imposed, prevented the trip from occurring. But we finally got serious in 2015 […]

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When you think of Argentina, the first images that will most likely come to mind will involve tango, Madonna’s Evita, gauchos and delicious steaks. And for very good reason! But there’s a whole lot more to this fascinating South American country. Gay travel bloggers Stefan and Sebastien spent 2 months travelling in Argentina and they give us their 5 interesting facts about Argentina, which you may not have known. 1. MATE: the ubiquitous herbal tea Mate (pronounced MAHteh) is serious business in Argentina. It is deeply ingrained in the culture, the focal […]

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I briefly met Tori earlier this year at a travel blogging conference (Traverse) 16 in Cardiff, Wales where she gave the opening welcome speech. Her adventures are nothing short of amazing, reaching the summit of Mt. Everest at age 25, participating in the first ever all-female team in a 360 mile race to the Magnetic North Pole (successfully reaching the pole), and significant cycling, kayaking and other outdoor adventure feats. She is an accomplished speaker correlating her adventures and challenges to the business world. And this year she is one […]

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One of the most fascinating aspects for me about traveling Internationally is tasting food from different cultures and regions. What we think of Middle-Eastern food in the United States is a generalization of a wide range of countries based upon a few dishes which have become westernized. In actuality, within even one country – there can be dramatic culinary differences based on spices used and preparation styles. The culinary traditions of Jordan stem from Levantine cuisine, sharing traditions and similarities to Syrian, Lebanese, Turkish and Palestinian foods. My favorite experiences in […]

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