On my way back from a three week trip in Panama I bought a new flight direct to Miami. Not just for cheap city breaks, Miami is a standout city in its own right. The purpose of the trip was to visit my buddy Jeremy of http://www.theworldorbust.com/. We actually first met in middle school but did not realize how much we had in common until we had a chance meeting in … [Read more...] about 24 Hours in Miami
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The Boss and The Situation in A.C.
Living in Philadelphia, it was only a matter of time before we took a trip to Atlantic City, the ocean-side Las Vegas of the East Coast. Here’s two contemporary poets talking about Atlantic City: "Everything dies baby, that's a fact / Maybe everything that dies someday comes back/Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty/ and meet me tonight in Atlantic City" - Bruce … [Read more...] about The Boss and The Situation in A.C.
Flashpacker Travel Storage Tips
Even for an expert traveller, traveling “light” is a challenge, especially when you intend to travel for long periods of time. Whether on a backpacking adventure or moving to another place carrying luggage, it is useful to know tips on how to maximize space – both in the bags you carry or the boxes you leave. FOR THE THINGS YOU TAKE WITH YOU Create a Checklist – Write down … [Read more...] about Flashpacker Travel Storage Tips
Ideas for Low Budget Travel
Cliché as it may sound, I’m going to coin a quote here: “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”. I think this is undeniably true. Traveling takes you out of your box and helps you grow as a person while meeting new people and exploring new places and experiences. However, if you’re low on funds and the travel bug is biting, what can you do? Here are some … [Read more...] about Ideas for Low Budget Travel
Sights to see in Amsterdam
The capital of the Netherlands, affectionately known as the "Venice of the North" for all the canals that crosshatch the city, is also the country's top tourist destination. It may be popular with stag parties for its many bars (and coffee shops and brothels), but there's much more to Amsterdam than partying: the city is full of museums and ancient buildings, music venues of … [Read more...] about Sights to see in Amsterdam