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  • Happy New Year everybody! Here’s the first “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge of 2012. This week, I’m looking for a specific answer of where I took this picture. Do you know know? Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically...

    Where in the world am I? (#20)

    Posted on January 4, 2012 | 21 Comments
    Happy New Year everybody! Here’s the first “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge of 2012. This week, I’m looking for a specific answer of where I took this picture. Do you know know? Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically...

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  • With the year rapidly drawing to a close, I figured it would be a perfect time to share some of my favorite travel moments from 2011. Jeremy at Budget Travel Adventures came up with the idea for a “Best of” post and thanks to Ben from Adventures With...

    The Best of (Strux)Travel 2011

    Posted on December 31, 2011 | 23 Comments
    With the year rapidly drawing to a close, I figured it would be a perfect time to share some of my favorite travel moments from 2011. Jeremy at Budget Travel Adventures came up with the idea for a “Best of” post and thanks to Ben from Adventures With...

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  •   Here in America we’re all familiar with the New Year’s Eve traditions of counting down the seconds till midnight, throwing confetti, toasting with champagne and kissing your loved ones. Of course, the biggest celebration happens at Times Square in New York City with the dropping of the...

    Top 10: New Year’s Traditions From Around The World

    Posted on December 27, 2011 | 22 Comments
      Here in America we’re all familiar with the New Year’s Eve traditions of counting down the seconds till midnight, throwing confetti, toasting with champagne and kissing your loved ones. Of course, the biggest celebration happens at Times Square in New York City with the dropping of the...

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  • Located roughly two-thirds of the way to Europe from the United States, and just over 900 miles west of mainland Portugal, the Azores archipelago is one of Europe’s best kept secrets. The oldest of the nine volcanic islands, geologically speaking, is Santa Maria. I had an amazing opportunity a...18December 16, 2011

    The Chimney Tops of Santa Maria Island

    Located roughly two-thirds of the way to Europe from the United States, and just over 900 miles west of mainland Portugal, the Azores archipelago is one of Europe’s best kept secrets. The oldest of the nine volcanic islands, geologically speaking, is Santa Maria. I had an amazing opportunity a…

  • I can’t believe it, but it’s been a whole month since the last installment of my “Where in the world am I?” photo challenges! This time I chose a wintery scene from my past adventures to showcase. Do you know where it was taken? Like in weeks past,...29December 7, 2011

    Where in the world am I? (#19)

    I can’t believe it, but it’s been a whole month since the last installment of my “Where in the world am I?” photo challenges! This time I chose a wintery scene from my past adventures to showcase. Do you know where it was taken? Like in weeks past,…

  • Called “A Cidade Branca” (“The White City”) for how the sunlight illuminates its aged limestone walls, Portugal’s capital enjoys a warm, Mediterranean climate and idyllic waterfront location. While not as popular a tourist destination as Paris or Rome, Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) offers its own brand of captivating Old...45November 12, 2011

    Top 10: Things To Do in Lisbon, Portugal

    Called “A Cidade Branca” (“The White City”) for how the sunlight illuminates its aged limestone walls, Portugal’s capital enjoys a warm, Mediterranean climate and idyllic waterfront location. While not as popular a tourist destination as Paris or Rome, Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) offers its own brand of captivating Old…

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  • For thousands of years, bridges have been built to bypass physical obstacles… a body of water, a valley, a roadway. Symbolically speaking, a bridge can represent a transition in one’s life, a new path. Similar to my post about Windows of the World, here’s a photo essay of some of...37October 19, 2011

    Photo Essay: Bridges of the World

    For thousands of years, bridges have been built to bypass physical obstacles… a body of water, a valley, a roadway. Symbolically speaking, a bridge can represent a transition in one’s life, a new path. Similar to my post about Windows of the World, here’s a photo essay of some of…

  • It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me...32October 12, 2011

    Where in the world am I? (#16)

    It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me…

  • One of the most recognizable landmarks in Milano, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a shopping center that gives true meaning to the phrase “They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” Located on the north side of the Piazza del Duomo, the Galleria is named in honor of...25September 1, 2011

    Greetings From… Milano, Italy

    One of the most recognizable landmarks in Milano, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a shopping center that gives true meaning to the phrase “They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” Located on the north side of the Piazza del Duomo, the Galleria is named in honor of…

  • I was born and raised in Southern California so it’s unbelievable that I’d never been to Santa Catalina Island until two weeks ago. I’ve been to five continents and to islands all over the world—from Hawaii to Hong Kong and the Azores to the Cyclades—yet never to an...23August 30, 2011

    Side Trip: Catalina Island

    I was born and raised in Southern California so it’s unbelievable that I’d never been to Santa Catalina Island until two weeks ago. I’ve been to five continents and to islands all over the world—from Hawaii to Hong Kong and the Azores to the Cyclades—yet never to an…

  • San Diego has been like a second home to me for pretty much my entire life. With a population of 1.3 million, it’s the second largest city in California and attracts more than 30 million visitors every year. Renowned for its idyllic Mediterranean climate, pristine sandy beaches and...26August 26, 2011

    Top 10: Things To Do in San Diego, California

    San Diego has been like a second home to me for pretty much my entire life. With a population of 1.3 million, it’s the second largest city in California and attracts more than 30 million visitors every year. Renowned for its idyllic Mediterranean climate, pristine sandy beaches and…

  • It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! This week I was inspired by another travel blog that I follow, Holes in my Soles. On his site, Jim asked people to post photos or stories relating to the Cycle...25August 10, 2011

    Where in the world am I? (#11)

    It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! This week I was inspired by another travel blog that I follow, Holes in my Soles. On his site, Jim asked people to post photos or stories relating to the Cycle…

  • Touted by many as the “new” Italian Riviera, the Dalmatian coast of Croatia is dotted with countless charming communities. With a population of roughly 250,000, Split, Croatia’s second-largest city, is like an open-air museum. It’s famously home to Diocletian’s Palace, which was built at the turn of the 4th...32August 4, 2011

    Greetings From… Split, Croatia

    Touted by many as the “new” Italian Riviera, the Dalmatian coast of Croatia is dotted with countless charming communities. With a population of roughly 250,000, Split, Croatia’s second-largest city, is like an open-air museum. It’s famously home to Diocletian’s Palace, which was built at the turn of the 4th…

  • It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me...20August 3, 2011

    Where in the world am I? (#10)

    It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me…

  • Walk the bustling streets of Istanbul and you’re sure to come across a cart selling dondurma. This is what the Turks call their version of ice cream. (Dondurma means “freezing” in Turkish.) However, unlike ice cream made in America, in addition to milk and sugar dondurma contains salep...24August 2, 2011

    Dondurma – A Tasty (and Chewy) Turkish Treat

    Walk the bustling streets of Istanbul and you’re sure to come across a cart selling dondurma. This is what the Turks call their version of ice cream. (Dondurma means “freezing” in Turkish.) However, unlike ice cream made in America, in addition to milk and sugar dondurma contains salep…

  • It’s time for another edition of “Perspectives,” a video showing my point of view (POV) of things I’ve done or come across during my travels. On my trip to Brazil and Argentina, I saw Iguazu Falls from afar, from up close, from above and below. But as soon as...16July 30, 2011

    Perspectives: Iguazu Falls, Argentina

    It’s time for another edition of “Perspectives,” a video showing my point of view (POV) of things I’ve done or come across during my travels. On my trip to Brazil and Argentina, I saw Iguazu Falls from afar, from up close, from above and below. But as soon as…

  • The tidy rows of chá bushes that stripe the rolling, emerald hillsides almost seem out of place. Chá, the Portuguese word for tea, is certainly not something you’d expect to see growing on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, the fifty-or-so hectares at...25July 25, 2011

    Chá Gorreana: Europe’s Only Tea Plantation

    The tidy rows of chá bushes that stripe the rolling, emerald hillsides almost seem out of place. Chá, the Portuguese word for tea, is certainly not something you’d expect to see growing on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, the fifty-or-so hectares at…

  • It’s always wonderful to see animals in their natural habitat. Just outside the entrance to one of the most majestic natural wonders in the world—Iguaçu Falls—is a little gem that’s definitely worth a couple hours visit. The Parque das Aves (Bird Park) is Latin America’s largest, featuring gorgeous...11July 19, 2011

    Side Trip: Parque das Aves – Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

    It’s always wonderful to see animals in their natural habitat. Just outside the entrance to one of the most majestic natural wonders in the world—Iguaçu Falls—is a little gem that’s definitely worth a couple hours visit. The Parque das Aves (Bird Park) is Latin America’s largest, featuring gorgeous…

  • Today’s travel photo celebrates travel, discovery and the sense of adventure. Lisbon’s Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) is dedicated to the Portuguese who led Europe’s Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was constructed in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the...36July 14, 2011

    Travel Photo Thursday: Monument to the Discoveries – Lisbon, Portugal

    Today’s travel photo celebrates travel, discovery and the sense of adventure. Lisbon’s Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) is dedicated to the Portuguese who led Europe’s Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was constructed in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the…

  •   After a two week hiatus, it’s time for the “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge again! Like in the past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and new Google+ page to help you out. So, if you don’t...13July 13, 2011

    Where in the world am I? (#8)

      After a two week hiatus, it’s time for the “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge again! Like in the past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and new Google+ page to help you out. So, if you don’t…

  • Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This was the view from our hotel’s rooftop pool on world-famous Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Not bad, eh? After a whirlwind two-and-a-half weeklong trek from Rio to Buenos Aires to Punta del Este to Iguaçu Falls and back to...30July 7, 2011

    Travel Photo Thursday: Copacabana Beach at Sunset

    Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This was the view from our hotel’s rooftop pool on world-famous Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Not bad, eh? After a whirlwind two-and-a-half weeklong trek from Rio to Buenos Aires to Punta del Este to Iguaçu Falls and back to…

  • Often called the “Paris of South America,” cosmopolitan Buenos Aires has it all: a wide array of cultural sights, fine restaurants, fashionable shopping and countless chic hotels. Argentina’s sprawling capital city offers something for every type of traveler. It’s no wonder why porteños—the residents of Buenos Aires—are so...28July 2, 2011

    Top 10: Things To Do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Often called the “Paris of South America,” cosmopolitan Buenos Aires has it all: a wide array of cultural sights, fine restaurants, fashionable shopping and countless chic hotels. Argentina’s sprawling capital city offers something for every type of traveler. It’s no wonder why porteños—the residents of Buenos Aires—are so…

  • Hollywood. Beverly Hills. Santa Monica. This is the traveler’s trifecta of Los Angeles tourism. No one ever comes to L.A. to visit downtown, unless they’re in on business and get “stuck” there. Some L.A. visitors choose to stay in a downtown hotel, thinking it’s the place to be —...20June 26, 2011

    8 Fun & Free Things To Do in Downtown L.A.

    Hollywood. Beverly Hills. Santa Monica. This is the traveler’s trifecta of Los Angeles tourism. No one ever comes to L.A. to visit downtown, unless they’re in on business and get “stuck” there. Some L.A. visitors choose to stay in a downtown hotel, thinking it’s the place to be —…

  • It’s time for a holiday! Here are four great European cities with tons to see, taste and experience, making for the perfect weekend getaway. Prague Prague, Czech Republic offers much to do for visitors of all ages. For the sightseers of the group, there’s the Charles Bridge, one...10June 25, 2011

    4 European Cities for a Fantastic Weekend Getaway

    It’s time for a holiday! Here are four great European cities with tons to see, taste and experience, making for the perfect weekend getaway. Prague Prague, Czech Republic offers much to do for visitors of all ages. For the sightseers of the group, there’s the Charles Bridge, one…

  • It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for “Where in the world am I?” again! Like last week, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues to my Facebook Page help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me on Twitter, click HERE....10June 22, 2011

    Where in the world am I? (#6)

    It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for “Where in the world am I?” again! Like last week, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues to my Facebook Page help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me on Twitter, click HERE….

  • Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have passports from two different countries? I don’t mean like Jason Bourne, jet-setting around the world under multiple aliases. I mean legally being a citizen of more than one country at the same time. Although it might seem...24June 17, 2011

    The Road to Dual Citizenship

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have passports from two different countries? I don’t mean like Jason Bourne, jet-setting around the world under multiple aliases. I mean legally being a citizen of more than one country at the same time. Although it might seem…

  • The city of Ephesus was founded by the ancient Greeks and later grew to be the second largest city in the Roman Empire, after Rome. It’s located on the west coast of Asia Minor, near present-day Selçuk in the Izmir Province of Turkey. Ephesus contains the largest collection...24June 16, 2011

    Travel Photo Thursday: Ephesus, Turkey

    The city of Ephesus was founded by the ancient Greeks and later grew to be the second largest city in the Roman Empire, after Rome. It’s located on the west coast of Asia Minor, near present-day Selçuk in the Izmir Province of Turkey. Ephesus contains the largest collection…

  • It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for “Where in the world am I?” again! Last week, I gave no clues along with the photo but two people still got it correct. This time around, I’m trying something new—I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet...21June 15, 2011

    Where in the world am I? (#5)

    It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for “Where in the world am I?” again! Last week, I gave no clues along with the photo but two people still got it correct. This time around, I’m trying something new—I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet…

  • You may not realize it, but lots of things are named for places that used to exist, but now go by different names. For instance, everyone’s heard of Siamese cats and Ceylon tea. Well, Siam is the old name for Thailand and Ceylon is now called Sri Lanka....23June 12, 2011

    Travel Fun Facts! Volume: 1 – Former Country Names

    You may not realize it, but lots of things are named for places that used to exist, but now go by different names. For instance, everyone’s heard of Siamese cats and Ceylon tea. Well, Siam is the old name for Thailand and Ceylon is now called Sri Lanka….

  • Fragrant cedars, stately oaks and ancient tree ferns reach up toward the sky… Gentle creeks trickle into swan-filled lily ponds… Meandering footpaths wind along serpentine canals to mysterious grottoes… The exotic botanical gardens of Parque Terra Nostra seem almost primeval. Secluded in the heart of the Azores’ São...61May 27, 2011

    Paradise Found: Terra Nostra Park, São Miguel Island

    Fragrant cedars, stately oaks and ancient tree ferns reach up toward the sky… Gentle creeks trickle into swan-filled lily ponds… Meandering footpaths wind along serpentine canals to mysterious grottoes… The exotic botanical gardens of Parque Terra Nostra seem almost primeval. Secluded in the heart of the Azores’ São…

  • Located about 68 miles (109 kilometers) from Madrid, the medieval city of Ávila is completely encircled by some very well preserved (and photogenic) walls.  However, the 11th century walls aren’t the only attraction in town; Ávila has numerous Romanesque churches, Gothic palaces, and a fortified cathedral worth visiting too. It’s no...35May 26, 2011

    Travel Photo Thursday: Ávila, Spain

    Located about 68 miles (109 kilometers) from Madrid, the medieval city of Ávila is completely encircled by some very well preserved (and photogenic) walls.  However, the 11th century walls aren’t the only attraction in town; Ávila has numerous Romanesque churches, Gothic palaces, and a fortified cathedral worth visiting too. It’s no…

  • Jeremy at Budget Travel Adventures started a fun new series on Wednesdays called “Where in the world am I?” where he posts a mystery photo and asks his readers to guess where it was taken. He’s invited other travel bloggers to take part as well, so here’s my entry...19May 25, 2011

    Where in the World am I? (#2)

    Jeremy at Budget Travel Adventures started a fun new series on Wednesdays called “Where in the world am I?” where he posts a mystery photo and asks his readers to guess where it was taken. He’s invited other travel bloggers to take part as well, so here’s my entry…

  • The following is a guest post written by Carl Grooms, author of the island-focused travel blog, Coastlines & Tan Lines™. I haven't been to India (yet) but Carl's words have really inspired me to visit this exotic corner of the world someday. The greatest rewards in travel come to...13May 23, 2011

    Kerala, India – A Cruise on the Backwaters

    The following is a guest post written by Carl Grooms, author of the island-focused travel blog, Coastlines & Tan Lines™. I haven’t been to India (yet) but Carl’s words have really inspired me to visit this exotic corner of the world someday. The greatest rewards in travel come to…

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