Posts for "travel"


Discover Cool Back-to-School Supplies For Grown-Ups at Speck

From the knack
September 1, 2010 at 9:37 am
I get excited at this time of year when kids go back to school. I like the feeling of possibility of new things, the crisp fall air (maybe not this year, but that's how I remember ... (more)

CouchSurfing 101: 10 Tips for First-Time Surfers

From 20SomethingFinance.com
August 31, 2010 at 8:10 am
CouchSurfing: 10 Tips for First-Time Surfers to Overcome Initial Hesitations via Proper Etiquette A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on the basics of CouchSurfing ... (more)

Tips From a Vegas Virgin

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 26, 2010 at 7:58 am
(This is a guest post from my boy Philip – an avid reader of BudgetsAreSexy and now a more distinguished gentleman!) So with my first trip to Vegas complete, I figured I’d ... (more)

Loss Vegas

From Rambling Brooke
August 25, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I have now been sober for more than 24 hours.  That means, I’m about 10% detoxed.  Ugh.  No, seriously, ugh.  I’m not even sure how to translate this trip into ... (more)

Paris, France: Versailles Palace & The Moulin Rouge

From Fabulously Broke ....in the City
August 25, 2010 at 5:00 am
Click on the images to make it larger It was pretty incredible, and so were the lines. There was one to line up just to get a ticket, and another to get into ... (more)

Reader Q&A: How Can I Finance SXSW (my big, scary goal)?

From Life After College by Jenny Blake
August 25, 2010 at 3:15 am
With South-by-Southwest panel submitters campaigning for the popular vote, SXSWi has definitely been a hot topic of conversation (at least among us online nerds) ... (more)

How to Live Anywhere: A Ridiculously Extraordinary Discussion with Karol Gajda

From ThrillingHeroics.com
August 24, 2010 at 6:35 am
Last week, before I packed up everything to move again, I had a great chance to talk on the phone with Karol Gajda from Ridiculously Extraordinary, phoning in from Wroclaw, Poland. Karol ... (more)

Overnight Busrides in India

From Unpopped Collar
August 20, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Overnight Busrides in India: Shameless plug, but check out my first Huffington Post article on my experiences on overnight buses in India! ... (more)

Paris, France: The Business District

From Fabulously Broke ....in the City
August 20, 2010 at 5:00 am
This is a separate area from Paris itself. This is where all the skyscrapers are allowed. Click on the images to make them larger. I found it peaceful and relaxing… ... (more)

At last! My new bedding is COMPLETE!

From Sebastian
August 19, 2010 at 4:22 pm
For the last few months I’ve been trying to troubleshoot my sleeping problems. Looking through the archives, it seems I first reported trouble sleeping over a year ago — ... (more)

Las Vegas

From Rambling Brooke
August 18, 2010 at 7:43 pm
In less than 12 hours, I am leaving for Las Vegas with my sister and a bunch of friends.  Months ago, a Facebook page was started to keep the large group updated on plans and ... (more)

Paris, France: The Major Attractions

From Fabulously Broke ....in the City
August 18, 2010 at 5:00 am
The best part of Paris: The Eiffel Tower It glittered so beautifully at night for the light show. And that’s about it. Did you like the post? ... (more)

Working Class Studio’s Journals Make Writing Fun!

From the knack
August 17, 2010 at 1:00 am
Working Class Studio is a division of SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design).Here you'll find the coolest, most colourful and innovative products. Everything from plates to ... (more)

Passport Renewal

From Forest on Finance
August 16, 2010 at 11:58 am
In preparation for our upcoming trip to Greece, we needed to renew Bird’s passport and update it with her new married name.  My current passport will not expire until 2012. Renewing ... (more)

Sky-Friendly Skincare - Have Plump, Supple Skin in the Air and On the Ground!

From the knack
August 16, 2010 at 10:16 am
Aren't you tired of the effects that traveling is having on your skin?The re-circulated air that leaves your skin feeling dried out and papery, the lack of moisture you can feel ... (more)

Tips to Save Money and Time On a Road Trip

From The Financial Student
August 16, 2010 at 8:00 am
Last week, I took a small vacation with some friends to Cedar Point and Marble Lake in Michigan. The trip required driving almost 700 miles and as you can guess, road trips can ... (more)

How to Have Free Accommodation and Friends Around the World

From ThrillingHeroics.com
August 16, 2010 at 6:55 am
Today’s article is a guest post from my good friend Mark Weins from Migrationology.com, who traveled around the world and was a nomad without a home for more than 52 consecutive ... (more)

Five Awesome Off-The-Beaten-Path Spots in Washington DC

From Unpopped Collar
August 15, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Thanks for the question, Crazyhazey!  I’m nearing my 2nd anniversary of arriving in DC, so I’m happy to provide a couple of recommendations for cool places to check out that ... (more)

Avoid Tourist Traps (Your Wallet Will Thank You)

From Money Under 30
August 13, 2010 at 8:56 am
Photo by sharpshutter. You can hear the sound of ocean waves crashing in next to you, the sun is kissing your cheeks, a salty breeze is cooling your skin, and a polite waiter ... (more)

The Food of France

From Fabulously Broke ....in the City
August 13, 2010 at 5:00 am
GALERIES LAFAYETTE GROCERY SHOPPING WE ATE AT MAYBE ONLY 5 RESTAURANTS IN FRANCE, HERE ARE THREE OF THEM This was at Chez Justine’s Bistro-Resto near ... (more)

50 of 52

From Sebastian
August 11, 2010 at 5:00 am
It’s Raining Men. & The Yeti Abi: Apologies for the lateness of this week’s upload, I’ve been in Amsterdam! When my friends and I planned this trip a few ... (more)

Understanding Travel – the Statistics and Facts

From Small Hands, Big Ideas
August 10, 2010 at 11:00 am
I like to geek out to statistics, facts, and numbers. I’m a pretty ethereal, an idealist and a head in the clouds (but feet on the ground) kind of lady, so something about ... (more)

the knack 2010-08-10 08:59:00

From the knack
August 10, 2010 at 8:59 am
I have come to realize that my reusable bag that I carry everywhere with me, alongside my purse, has to be three things:- Durable (Read: Strong enough to hold all my library books ... (more)

Think You Could Live in a Houseboat?

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 10, 2010 at 7:02 am
I am thinking….ummm…. YES PLEASE! Check out these pictures I took while out in Victoria BC (which, btw, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to on the ... (more)

Buddies in Norway: Hiking up Ulriken in Bergen.  How’s…

From Unpopped Collar
August 9, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Buddies in Norway: Hiking up Ulriken in Bergen.  How’s that for a view? ... (more)