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Island Adventures: An Epic Road Trip Across Hawaii’s Big Island

Before visiting Big Island, I had never thought of it as a quintessential road trip destination or as somewhere to go for one of my solo road trips. For some reason, tropical islands always seem so small and compact in my head. You mean I can’t just ride a bike or jog across a beach…Read more...
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Food, Culture And Traveling Beyond The Guidebook In Guatemala

Thinking of traveling to Guatemala? Intrepid traveler and creator of Miles to Memories Shawn Coomer tells us how to stay safe, what to eat, what to pack, and how to go beyond the guidebook when traveling Guatemala. 1. Please tell us a bit about your experience in Guatemala. What brought you there and what kinds…Read more...
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Conquering The King’s Trail On Hawaii’s Big Island

During a recent solo trip to Hawaii‘s Big Island, I had the pleasure of staying at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, which is within walking distance to ancient ponds, historical village ruins and, the focus of this post, The King’s Trail, or The Mamalahoa Trail in Hawaiian. When you enter the Waikoloa Village (the…Read more...
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Interview With Megan Starr: An American Living In Norway

Thinking about heading to Norway (or possibly even moving there)? Megan Starr, an American living in Norway, fills us in on what to eat, how to relocate and and how to go beyond the guidebook. 1. What has been your favorite misadventure living in Norway? My favorite misadventure(s) must always be with regards to visa…Read more...
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Is There Really Such A Thing As A Bad Travel Destination?

If I was offered a free trip to an unspecified destination, I would accept without hesitation. It doesn’t matter to me if it was a third world country, a tropical paradise, a hiker’s haven or a futuristic city, as all travel destinations have something to teach you. For me, one city that really got me…Read more...

Travel Trend We Don’t Like: U.S. Travelers Bad-Mouthing Their Own Country

We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Americans are fat, lazy, ignorant, materialistic, money hungry – pretty much any negative adjective you can conjure up. It’s gotten to the point where people who dislike Americans don’t even try to hide their disgust. In fact, I’ll often be sitting with other backpackers on a trip, listening to them…Read more...
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