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Must-Try, Don’t Miss Restaurants in Dublin
Ten months ago, I wrote about having made three international moves in two-and-a-half years. Well, hold on to your hat, ’cause I’m packing again – this week, I begin Phase 1 of Operation Move to Terracina, Italy; a.k.a, my fourth international move in three and a half years. Why am I changing countries again? The [...] read more
Holiday Apartments in Europe
A few popular travel buzz-terms you may have heard recently are “holiday apartments”, “holiday rentals” or “vacation rentals”. These are privately owned residences that are rented out for short-stays by the owner or a managing agency – and they’re often cheaper than an equivalent hotel. Holiday rentals used to be mostly found in the countryside (cottages, [...] read more
tripwolf in the Times
Yesterday tripwolf was featured in the Sunday Times: “Get Cyber Streetwise – Could social networks be of more use to travelers than guidebooks or tour operators”? The Sunday Times journalist Matt Rudd describes Twitter and other social networking sites as a necessary communication tool for tourism businesses, as well as for potential travelers looking for information. tripwolf [...] read more
Seville, Spain: Feeling at Home in a Hostel
I’ve been on the road for the last month. During this time I’ve been staying in hostels. I know this is how many backpackers or budget travelers live as they trek through various countries. I’ve had some great experiences at my chosen hostels. Cheap comfortable rooms, meeting other travelers, kindred spirits of the road. Bonding for one [...] read more
Barcelona – 48 Hours of Spanish cuisine
How many meals can you eat in 48 hours? If you’re the type who wants to try out everything but only a small stomach to fit it all in, then tapas is the perfect option for you! You’ll probably also want to save space for some thick, creamy gelato…who says only Italy has good ice-cream?Take [...] read more
How To Ride a Bike in Osaka, Japan
They’re everywhere – lightning-fast beasts made of rubber and metal, swarming the city in their ferocious hordes. Their domain is the sidewalk. Their call is the shrieking of a tin bell. They stop for no pedestrian. The Osakans call them チャリ (chari), but they’re better known throughout Japan by their standard Japanese name – 自転車 [...] read more
The Annual Korean Mud Festival
Every July, over two million people flock to the Summer tourist town of Daecheon Beach (대천) for the week long, mud flinging, face painting, crud crawling extravaganza known as the Boryeong Mud Festival. The mud, which is dug locally and dumped onto the beach for the festival, has long been considered rich in minerals, and [...] read more
Wicked Cool – New England in the Fall
Those who travel for a living will always admit that being on the go constantly has its pros and cons; one of the positive aspects is the prospect of finding better scenery or improved weather at the end of the destination. This jet jockey has just finished a four-day odyssey, bouncing between the Eastern and [...] read more
Best Tapas in the World
San Sebastian, Spain: Gleaming, white, sandy beaches; I can still feel the sun on my shoulders. Waves crashing onto rocks jutting out into the ocean; has to be the most relaxing sound in the universe. Cute surfer boys; a little eye candy doesn’t hurt. Tapas of every shape, size and flavor; the ONLY reason I routed to San Sebastian on [...] read more
Travel Yoga
It’s a bit of a stretch for Virgin America to believe we’ll be able to find lotus posture in our plane seats, but at least they have the right idea. Here are a few tips from a yogi for staying limber and feeling good on the road: You can take a sun salutation almost anywhere. Don’t be [...] read more
