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November 21, 2017

Specialty tours and why you should take them

There are tours and then there are tours. Some tours are the standard, old-fashioned tour, go see the Eifel tower, see the statue of liberty, or visit the Great Wall of China. But after you get past the old school mom and pop tours, there are the specialty tours where you can tour with like-minded people on something you love. From music tours to food tours, from extreme sports to nature hikes, there is something for everyone. A great tour company for discount tours is Touropp. Here are a few examples of some specialty tours. Music tours You can visit…

November 17, 2017

What I Learned About Backpacking Through East Africa

When friends and family heard I was embarking on a solo backpacking trip, I got a few raised eyebrows. When they heard my intended destination was East Africa, those raised eyebrows turned to frowns and looks of concern. And if I’m being entirely honest – I was more than a little nervous myself! But I was determined to have one of those once in a lifetime kind of travel experiences, and I’m happy to report that East Africa did not disappoint! I was amazed at the sheer diversity around every corner – from fascinating cultures and people, to the stunning…

August 17, 2017

Calgary is Canada’s Treasure

Calgary is one of the lesser discovered areas of Canada and does not possess the high profile of cities like Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal. But that should not deter travelers from wanting to unlock the mysteries of this beautiful and rugged city. The city is one of the greenest in Canada with the water flowing down from the Canadian Rockies feeding the Elbow River that flows through the city. Calgary is the capital of Canada’s Alberta Province that sits in the western part of Canada between British Columbia and Saskatchewan. The city is located about 50 miles east of the…

May 5, 2017

Budget Travel: Cheaper Ways To Travel Australia

Australia is an incredibly popular place to travel, but is well-known for not being cheapest. It’s the sixth largest country in the world, but also has a small population in comparison to its large size, which makes for little competition. All of this results in Australia being a fairly expensive place to travel. But just because it’s expensive doesn’t mean you shouldn’t visit. We’ve come up with some quick tips on how to travel Australia on a budget. Car share With Australia being so large, a common way to travel between cities is by driving. But fuel can be expensive,…

March 22, 2017

Is It Time for a Journey to South America?

Whether you have traveled to South America before or you are thinking about a first-ever opportunity to do so, make sure you do lots of planning. With so many things to see and do, you can’t just wait until the last minute to plot your course. Given your options include stops in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela, you could literally spend weeks or even a couple of months hop-scotching your way across South America. Now, unless you are retired and/or have lots of free time on your hands, visiting all of these…

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