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A Row of Moai – Easter Island – Daily Photo

Benny Chan — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:30:57 +0000

Considered one of the most remotely inhabited islands, Easter Island also goes by the name Rapa Nui, and is well known for it’s large stone statues called moai. Due to the isolated [...] Related posts:

Desert Shadows – San Pedro de Atacama, Chile – Daily Photo

The Long Road Into the Mountains – Negrev Desert, Israel – Daily Photo

Laurie Beaty — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:30:24 +0000

The Negev is in the south of the Israel and occupies about half of Israel’s land area. Sparsely populated, it was the location of many biblical scenes. Many bikers and hikers enjoy [...] Related posts:

Zipline, Original Canopy Tour – Monteverde, Costa Rica – Daily Photo

chris2x — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:49:21 +0000

They call it a canopy tour, but what it really is is a great excuse for ziplining through the jungle. This shot was taken at the Original Canopy Tour which is one [...] No related posts.

Tulip Field – Leiden, Netherlands – Daily Photo

Sam Oppenheim — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:30:54 +0000

A unique perspective from below a tulip field in Leiden, Netherlands. No related posts. No related posts.

Travel to Belgium – Episode 326

chris2x — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:30:46 +0000

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Oppenheim who returns to the show to talk about a recent trip to Belgium. Starting in Brussels, Sam and his wife Mina also visited Ghent, Antwerp, [...] No related posts.

Hand-Made Leis at Lin’s Lei Shop – Honolulu, Hawaii

MHinshaw — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:49 +0000

“Oh, that plumeria lei smells good,” said the mainland tourist. “Tuberose,” said the native Hawaiian woman, one of the most scented fragrant flowers on the islands and so beautiful too. Within minutes [...] Related posts:

Great Wall Guard Tower – Mutianyu, China – Daily Photo

chris2x — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:23:16 +0000

This picture of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu near Beijing shows how steep this part of the wall can get. Basically here it is as often the great stairs of [...] Related posts:

Spud Hilton and Pam Mandel in “Don’t Eat Yesterday’s Pig” – This Week in Travel 114

chris2x — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:14:31 +0000

Subscribe on iTunes | Become a Fan on Facebook | Download the iPhone app | Download Regular hosts Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week’s guests: Pam Mandel of Nerd’s [...] Related posts:

The Hills of San Francisco, California

chris2x — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:30:54 +0000

San Francisco is built on a series of hills and if your are going to explore San Francisco then you need to tackle some of these hills. As part of my test [...] No related posts.

Relying on Strangers – Across the United States

americanbear — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:00:51 +0000

This photo was taken in Bear, Arizona. The third of the five towns in the country called Bear that my partner (above) and I visited in the summer of 2010. The towns [...] Related posts:

An Outrider at Churchill Downs – Louisville, Kentucky – Daily Photo

Emily Morris — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:30:04 +0000

An outrider is an employee of the track who is mounted on a horse and whose main responsibility is safety. They are most noticiable when they guide the horses from the paddock [...] No related posts.

View of Bouillon Castle – Wallonia Region, Belgium – Daily Photo

Sam Oppenheim — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:30:51 +0000

As viewed from a Youth Hostel across the Bouillon River, the old Bouillon castle towers over relatively newer buildings in the Wallonia Region of Belgium. Related posts: Travel to Belgium – Episode [...] Related posts:

Webby Award Winning Travel Sites 2012

chris2x — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Congratulations to the Travel winners in the 2012 Webby Awards. It is easy to get cynical about awards, especially since sites need to pay to enter the awards, but let’s not let [...] Related posts:

Boat on the Loboc River – Bohol, Philippines – Daily Photo

Matt Gibson — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:30:13 +0000

It’s cheaper to make a wooden boat than to buy a motorcycle, so boats are a primary form of transportation in the Philippines. This family is traveling down the Loboc River on [...] Related posts:

Preparing for the TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) Conference

chris2x — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:21 +0000

TBEX ’12 is coming soon. June 15-17th, hundreds of travel bloggers and would be travel bloggers are descending on Keystone, Colorado to hone their craft, pitch to travel PR companies and try and put together [...] Related posts:

Flying to Europe This Summer? Not with these Tickets Prices, Fees and Taxes

chris2x — Sun, 06 May 2012 22:47:31 +0000

England is holding a party this year for the Queen’s Jubilee as well as the Olympics. They might want you to come but they are not being particularly inviting right now. If [...] No related posts.

Muslim Quarter and Walnuts – Xi’an, China – Daily Photo

chris2x — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:06:14 +0000

I thought this picture captured some of the beauty and variety of the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an China. It is a very touristy area but also has locals getting about their lives [...] Related posts:

Travel to the Twin Cities of Minnesota (St Paul and side trips) – Episode 325

chris2x — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:30:13 +0000

The Amateur Traveler talks to Kirk Horsted in a two part episode on the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this second half Kirk looks at the state capital [...] Related posts:

Product Review: TerraCycle Eco-friendly Toiletry Case

Erik Smith — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:59:40 +0000

The Upcycled Tent Dopp Kit is made from all upcycled materials, except the zipper. It is light-weight and compact, and has the feel of a tent, since it is made from ‘the [...] Related posts:

Review – Scottevest Pack Windbreaker – Geek Chic

Getty Museum – Los Angeles, California – Daily Photo

chris2x — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:00:27 +0000

The Getty Museum in Los Angeles is beautiful. Sitting on a hill with a view of Los Angeles the gardens and view are worth the trip even if you didn’t visit any [...] Related posts: