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Featured Post: The Great Durian Quest Part 1 - Durian Cream Puff
In South East Asia, most people run away from Durian. But me on the other hand, I sought it out.
But before trying the fruit, my first entry into the quest was for Dur ian Cream Puff. Putrid or
delicious? Find out in the video!
JANUARY 1, 2012
Living the Dream's 2012 Travel Resolutions
Happy New Year ! 2012 is going to be an exciting year for us here at Living the Dream, and we just wanted to
take this t ime to share with you some of our exciting plans for the next year. Between an upcoming book
launch, our travel goals, and major plans for this sit e we are going to be busy. The following are just a few of
the major items we have in store for you this year, so sit back and enjoy the great content we have coming
your way!
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DECEMBE R 25, 2011
Merry Christmas from Living the Dream
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Whether your travel plans have you at home this holiday season or abroad,
Have a very merry Christmas from us at Living the Dream.
We will see you in 2012, our biggest year yet.
Major announcements are coming on January 1st!
DECEMBE R 22, 2011
What Dorm Size is Right For You?
After the hurdle of deciding to stay in a dorm has passed, the next
biggest decision you will be faced with is choosing the size of room
you wish to stay in. Starting from two beds all the way up to more
than two dozen, dorm sizes come in all shapes and sizes with an
appropriate cost to match. As it turns out, not all dorms are created
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DECEMBE R 16, 2011
Paragliding and Adventure Sports in Tyrol, Austria
The Tyrol region of Austria is known for its beautiful
scenery high in the Alps. Picturesque villages are plenty
and each make you feel like you are a part of the Sound of
Music. As much as running over the hills singing at the
top of my lungs was appealing, I was in this corner of
Austria during my European sightseeing tours for another
reason - adventure sports.
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DECEMBE R 15, 2011
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Luxury Ski Holidays for Beginners
Jetting off to a sparkling new resort to discover a
winter sport in the wild is both exhilarating and nerve
wracking. Just like wobbling down that beginner’s run
takes a lot of mental preparation and can reapdramatic rewards, so taking the time to organize your
trip will give you a more fulfilling, stress-free holiday
experience. Luxury ski holidays are becoming more
popular with every year that passes, you may be one
of many beginners on the slopes, but lack of
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class holiday. (Photo "Swiss" Malta333)
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DECEMBE R 13, 2011
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The beautiful sights of Halong Bay are one of the most
sought after destinations in all of Vietnam. Resulting from
this, hundreds of tourists visit every single day and stay
overnight on the water in one of the many number of junk
boats. While this is a dream itinerary, there is one small
drawback to the experience - the garbage.
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DECEMBE R 10, 2011
The Two Castle Phenomena in Japan
Japanese castles are often one of the top attractions
that foreign tourists want to see while in the country.
Relics of an older time when samurai warriors
dominated the land, Japanese castles are a
testament to the beauty and engineering knowledge
of the period which many travelers seek out holiday
deals just to witness. While most of the castles
have been destroyed and rebuilt over the ages,
mostly resulting from World War II, they still
represent an amazing period in Japanese history.
After traveling to three castles throughout Japan,
there is a distinct trend that has appeared between the castles which, unfortunately, might not be entirely a
good thing.
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DECEMBER 8, 2011
The Best of Oscar the Roaming Gnome - Part 1
Today we celebrate the 2nd birthday of our faithful travel
companion, Oscar the Roaming Gnome! Our faithful friend
has traveled with us everywhere in the last two years, and
so far has set foot in 18 countries throughout North
America, the Caribbean, and Asia. To honor this
milestone, we bring you this photo essay that highlights
the best photos of Oscar taken in his first two years of
travel!
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DECEMBER 6, 2011
5 Jordan Sight Seeing Dos and Donts
The Do and Don't listing is something that I have always enjoyed
watching on travel specials and am throwing my hand into the style
with this feature. While some of these features are often in the style
of "you must do this" and "you might as well miss that," this
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version will be formatted in a different way and in no way tell you not
to do something major, as my misfortune might be someone else's
highlight. Instead, the "Do" will feature a specific place or thing to
do in the destination that are great sites and experiences, and the
"Don't" will spotlight things to keep in mind during that activity that
are not well known and publicized when planning the trip.
For all posts in this feature, check out the Do and Dont link in the
category list on the side bar in the future for countries, cities, andregions! Now, onward to 5 Jordan Dos and Donts!
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DECEMBER 3, 2011
Product Review: Black Rapid Camera Strap
I received the Black Rapid Camera Strap as a gift
from my brother prior to heading out on my
adventure. Not knowing of the product before
receiving it, I was skeptical of its use as a
replacement strap for the serious photographer.
Primarily, it seemed unreasonable that a $50+
strap would be worth it when a decent neck strap
was already provided when purchasing my SLR a
few years ago.
After giving the strap a serious workout for a
several months in Asia, I can clearly see why it is
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far superior to regular neck straps.
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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Enter HostelBookers Christmas Giveaway!
If you like surprises and prizes, our friends at HostelBookers have a thing or two in Santa's sack this year, just
for you! In the spirit of a traditional advent calendar, HostelBookers will be getting fun and festive giving away
fantastic prizes every day between 1st and 24th December .
The contest can't promise everyone a white Christmas but does offer prizes including an iPad2, free
accommodation, a K indle, InterRail tickets, Round-The-Word Expert flights and much more...ding dong indeed!
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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Putting My Travel Shoes to the Ultimate Test
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Normally the clothes I take traveling are chosen for
their ability to be disposed of and replaced quickly and
cheaply. Rather than caring what they look like, I will
find the least expensive items possible just to cover
the basics. It always seemed silly to me to spend a
lot of money on c lothing when one small misfortune
could ruin them forever.
The exception to this rule is my travel shoes. Where
other clothes had started brand new and became
trash within a few weeks, my travel shoes always
seem to stay with me and outlast any environment
that dare challenge it. After a couple months of
breaking in, five months and Asia, and several months after, my t ravel shoes are still k icking albeit with a more
worn an rugged appearance.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2011
Delightful River Cruises on the Danube
Taking one of the many river cruises along the
Danube is an exciting prospect at any time and a
truly delightful way to see Europe given that this
famous river passes through no fewer than 10
countries - Germany, Aus tria, Slovakia, Hungary,
Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and
Ukraine. As such, it's a brilliant way to soak up just a
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little of the thousands of years of history and culture
which has helped shape the modern and thriving
Europe we have today. (Photo "Budapest View from
Chain Bridge" by maceras)
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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Where You Should Be! - Wales
This edition of the series "Where You Should Be!"
features the less traveled country of Wales!
Wales is an often overlooked country on the tourist
trail due to having England as its neighbor to the
East. But for being in such close proximity, it would
be unwise to skip this country full of beauty on your
next adventure. With the 2012 Olympics coming up,
and Cardiff hosting some of the main events, tourism
in this country will pick up fast. But before you start
looking for cheap hotels in Cardiff, think about some
of these interesting sights the country has to offer!
(Photo "North Wales" by hcf116)
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NOVEMBER 24, 2011
Floating in Agony on the Dead Sea
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Out of all of the places in the world that I have
visited, t he Dead Sea has to be one of the most
unusual. The name for this body of water is
especially fitting, as until recently it was thought
that nothing could survive in its high salinity
waters. Nothing, except for the thousands of
tourists that jump in every year to enjoy the other
benefit the salt rich water provides - buoyancy.
As the Dead Sea is one of the few places in the
world to experience buoyancy while on the
surface of a body of water, I was thrilled to have
experienced it on my Middle East adventure. A
quick change into our swimsuits and our tour group ran into the water to experience this wonder in all its glory
without second thought. The euphoria of some members of our group was quickly wiped away as they began
having the sensation of severe burning moments later.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2011
Where You Should Be! - Italy
This week's edition into the series "Where You
Should Be!" is a bit broader than our previous
editions and features one of my favorite countries in
the world: Italy!
Italy is a versatile country that offers a number of
l i d di O
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travel options depending on your taste. One person
could easily spend two weeks in the country
exploring the historical side. Another could spend it
all in Tuscany eating delicious food and taking a
beautiful wine tour. This process could be repeated
several times over before you've seen it all and is
what makes Italy one of my favorite countries.
(Photo "Vernazza" by atom_balm)
As I've already discussed my travels to Rome, Florence, and Venice quite significantly in previous posts, this
edition of Where You Should Be! features some of the lesser traveled regions of Italy that we will be visiting in
our upcoming travels and think you should too!
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NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Authentic Sichuan Recipes from China
One of my not-so-secret travel obsessions is taking
cooking classes in new cultures. Discovering new
cuisines and the proper way to make them is
something that I find absolutely fascinating, and is
likely one of the few tourism jobs I would be interestedin pursuing sometime in the future.
While spending a month in China, I did not shy away
from taking a cooking class to learn one of the
country's most important cooking styles: Sichuan. I
came back with recipes for the tasty dishes Mopo Tofu
and Hui Guo Rou (Twice Cooked Pork)
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NOVEMBER 12, 2011
SLR vs Point and Shoot Photo Quiz Results
During the las t month we've hosted four quizzes designed to compare one image taken with a high-powered
SLR and another image of similar style taken with a Point and Shoot camera. With no additional information, it
was up to you to determine which one was taken from the SLR, and which one was from the Point and Shoot.
The result were shared on our Facebook Fan Page, and we were pleasantly surprised to have fooled a good
number of people who took part in each quiz.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Five Days in Paris and Needing Five More
Th fi l t i th l t f E th
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The final stop in my month long tour of Europe was the
City of Lights - Paris, France. Knowing that there are so
many things to do in Paris, I spent my five days in the
city getting my moneys worth with the popular Museum
and Metro passes, allowing nearly universal access to
the entire city.
It was set to be a packed few days, but I was determined
to make the most out of the last few moments of a greattrip and had planned my itinerary out nicely to fit it all in.
With five days I was sure that I would have had enough
time to see it all, but by the end I knew I was horribly
mistaken.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2011
Day Tripping to Stonehenge, Salisbury, and Windsor Castle
London, England was the very first destinat ion that I visited overseas. Three and a half years later and dozens
of countries visited, London is still one of my favorites. With limited time in the city, I decided to take a day trip
to visit Stonehenge, one of the many things to do in London that I had to cram in such a small period of time.
For the itinerary to work out to be within my budget, I had to book a package tour that also visited Salisbury
Cathedral and Windsor Castle, and turned out to be a fantastic decision.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2011
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The 5 Most Expensive Destinations I Have to Visit
When talking travel on this website, you will often find me going
the cheaper route when seeing the world. Budget hostels, street
food, and finding ways to save as much money as possible to
afford it all. My personal theory on budget travel is not so muchgoing cheaply, but optimizing the amount that has to be spent so
we can do everything we want without regret. We save longer and
stay in cheaper rooms if it means getting a few extra days and not
being forced to pass up an experience. (Photo "United States
Passport" by DontBBlu)
But no matter how much we save, there are a few places in the
world that always seem to be outside our budget range. One of
the curses about being a budget traveler is that you always havethe alternative scenarios playing in your mind that talk you out of
visiting a particular place. Why would you spend $150 per night
on a resort when you can stay in the dorm next door for two
weeks for that price? Or more appropriate for us, why would we
spend $1,200 on a plane ticket to Norway for our honeymoon when we can fly twice the distance for the same
price.
Out of the places in the world we want to visit, which is pretty much all of them, five stand out as being the
most expensive. Just as my drive to visit them is at its highest, their prices far exceed what I am able to cover at this time.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2011
The World's Smallest Packing List?
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The World's Smallest Packing List?
A few days ago I shared my packing list on our Facebook fan page for a 26 hour trip to Chicago. It was a
quick business trip for a training course, so I wasn't expecting to need much. One change of clothes, a tooth
brush, deodorant, and my contact lens case was all I took. I thought it was the world's smallest packing list,
but I realized after arriving that I made a huge mistake.
Soon after arriving, I found that everyone in my t raining class was wearing either business casual or casualclothing. As you can tell from the picture above, I took nicer clothing, not knowing what to expect. I could've
wore my nice button up shirt that I got custom made in Vietnam, but I was feeling like it was overkill.
Ultimately I just rewore the same clothes I had on the day before, and made my entire packing list useless in
the process.
The world's smallest packing list? Maybe. The world's worst pack job? Definitely.
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OCTOBER 31, 2011
How to Spend an Evening in Brisbane
Live bands, star-lit cinema and 24 hour party culture:
just some of the things that make Brisbane anincredible place to be at night. Despite the fact that
it's a hard place to leave, getting there is now easier
than ever. Check out cheap flights to Brisbane, and
leave yourself more money to spend on the things
that matter: enjoying yourself when you get there.
The following is a run down of the best evening
entertainment the city has to offer. Perfect after a day
of diving or beach bound fun. (Photo "Brisbane River"
by ligfx)
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OCTOBER 29, 2011
Contest Time! 250 Custom Business Cards from
UPrinting
One of the things I carry with me at all t ime while traveling
is business cards. Not only are they a great way to
promote this site to people I meet on the road, but it also
gives new friends a great way to keep in touch later on. A
quick blog address, email, and Facebook ID and everyone I
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meet can get in touch with me in an instant no matter
where they are in the world.
In a previous post, I gave a tutorial on how I made my own
business cards at home. But I am happy to say that our
newest contest will make sure that one lucky winner won't
have to do it themselves! You may have guessed it, but our newest contest is for 250 die-cut custom business
cards and is sponsored by our online printing friends: UPrinting!
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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Sapa Trekking: Rain Essentials
Often considered the number two destination in
Vietnam behind Halong Bay, is Sapa. The
Northern mountain town is the go to spot for
trekking, near immeasurable quantity of rice
terraces, and visiting local tribal villages. Of
course, visiting Sapa at any time of the year puts
you in for a very high risk of being caught in the
frequent rain storms the region enjoys. Thisshouldn't be a deterrent, as hiking in Sapa was
one of my favorite experiences, even if it did
require a bit of extra preparation when rainy.
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OCTOBER 24, 2011
SLR vs Point and Shoot - Photo Quiz #4
The third week's SRL vs Point and Shoot Quiz isnow finished, and those who participate all
got that round right! (Hover over the photo for the
answer). We are nearing the end of this fun little
game, and it is time for Quiz #4!
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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Rhineland River Cruises - A German Must See
The Rhine is one of Europe’s most beloved natural
features: prized for its access deep inland to the
Swiss Alps, its beauty and the fertile surrounding
countryside, the Rhine river is as integral to the
history of the countries it runs through as prize-
winning beer and revolution. Portions of the river run
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through the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria,
Liechtenstein and Switzerland, and the river has
provided invaluable transport and trade between these
countries over time. As one of the largest rivers in
Europe, crossing borders and connecting countries, it
also serves a more pleasurable function: sightseeing.
Some of the loveliest areas along the river’s banks lie
in the Deutsches Eck (or German Corner) and theRhine Gorge. (Photo "Rhine Bank" by domiwo)
When Germany is on the cards for a holiday, what better way to tour the west of Germany than by taking one
of the river cruises along this behemoth of water-based geography?
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OCTOBER 18, 2011
Where You Should Be! - San Diego, California
This week's entry into the series Where You Should
Be! is the southern California city of San Diego!
San Diego is famous for so many things that listingthem all in one short post is an incredibly difficult
task. Although not one of the tourist meccas of the
United States, San Diego balances the large
community well with several of the top tourist
activities that can be found anywhere in the country;
including one of the world's best zoos, every outdoor
activity imaginable, as well as culture and history at
every turn.. If your next journey has you headed to
California, try to travel San Diego and see what it is truly all about! (Photo "Silhouette Dock" by pcuoco)
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OCTOBER 16, 2011
SLR vs Point and Shoot - Photo Quiz #3
The second week's SRL vs Point and Shoot Quiz
is now finished, and I think I pulled a fast one on
most everyone who took part as more
people picked the wrong photos (hover over
the image to see the results), but the game
continues and it is time for Quiz #3!
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OCTOBER 15, 2011
Why I Skipped the Full Moon Party of Koh Phangan
The full moon party of Koh Phangan in Thailand is one of the biggest beach parties in the world. As the
celebration only occurs once per month, I never thought that my travel schedule would line up in order to make
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place and was all set to head to Koh Phangan to attend. But in a stroke of randomness at the last second I
changed my mind .
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OCTOBER 11, 2011
Where You Should Be! - Cancun, Mexico
We are bringing back the series Where You Should
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We are bringing back the series Where You Should
Be! in great style, and the newest city to jump on our
list is Cancun, Mexcio!
Cancun is often synonymous with college spring
break trips, however the bustling resort c ity on the
Yucatan Peninsula offers much more than the bar
and club scene. As a base, Cancun offers a little bit
of everything for those looking for it, be it the party
scene, beautiful beaches and islands, water sports,
or excursions out to Mexico's famed ruins. Combine
all of those activities with one city as a base, and you
start to understand why many people go on a Cancun
vacation each and every year. (Photo "Cancun
Sunset" by rddm1207)
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OCTOBER 10, 2011
Travel Product Review: Travalo Perfume Holder and aFlight Voucher Contest!
Many times our t ravel product reviews often come tied with
i f th t d t b t thi i
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a giveaway of that very same product, but this one is a
double whammy that could result in you winning not only a
great travel product, but a $400 flight voucher as well! The
makers of the newest travel product Travalo Perfume Holder
are behind this great sweepstakes, and we were fortunate
enough to review their product as a way to take part in the
promotion.
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OCTOBER 9, 2011
SLR vs Point and Shoot - Photo Quiz #2
The first week's SRL vs Point and Shoot Quiz is now
finished, and I am happy to say that there was a pretty
even split between choices, with more people leaning
towards the correct answer (hover over the photo to see the
results), so it is time for Quiz #2!
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OCTOBER 8, 2011
The Best Amenities a Hostel Sho ld Ha e
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The Best Amenities a Hostel Should Have
Throughout my travels I have stayed in a number of
hostels. Some were as cheap as $3 per night in Cambodia
all the way to the $30+ per night hostels of Paris and other
western European cities. There is only one common pointbetween all hostels, and that is they are all di fferent .
Unlike major chains, which tend to churn out hotel after
hotel in the same cookie-cutter establishment, hostels
tend to be locally owned businesses with unique designs.
More often than not, the hostel moves in to an already
developed space and maintains some of the amenities that
are already built in. With this variety in design, I've found a
number of features that I absolutely love, and others I cannot stand at all.
This post will feature the first of those two topics , amenities that I wish all hostels would offer and jump at
booking when I find. The second post in this series will look at the exact opposite, things I cannot stand! So
potential hostel owners take note!
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OCTOBER 5, 2011
The On-Going Struggles of Picking a HoneymoonDestination
Picking a honeymoon destination is hard . So incredibly
hard that 6 months after our first look at the topic we are
still no further in to choosing a destination then when we
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still no further in to choosing a destination then when we
first started. It could be possible that we are boxing
ourselves in to a small window of places to go, making this
decision even more difficult, but for some reason we just
can't find the perfect spot, and we still need help. (Photo
"Days of Wine and Roses" by theswedish)
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OCTOBER 2, 2011
SLR vs Point and Shoot - Photo Quiz #1
One of my favorite aspects about traveling is taking photos of the s ights, people, nature, and just about
everything else the world has to offer. Of course, to go along with that I am armed to the teeth with a number
of cameras, tripods, and other attachments that many people do not typically carry just to be able to get a
certain shot.
The big debate in travel photography is what kind of equipment is necessary to get the best pictures of the
world around us. Some people swear by SLRs and others are perfectly happy with a far cheaper point and
shoot camera. The trick is in knowing how to use it. A $1,000 camera will only get slightly better photos than
its $200 point and shoot counterpart if you do not know how to use it. Likewise, a $200 point and shoot
camera is capable of producing some amazingly beautiful shots if you only take the time to learn it's tricks and
secrets.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Vote in the Final Round for the New 7 Natural Wonders of
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the World
You may remember the 2007 campaign that chose the New 7 Wonders of the World featuring the Colosseum
in Rome, Chichen Itza in Mexico, Machu Picchu in Peru, Petra in Jordan, The Great Wall of China, Christ the
Redeemer in Brazil, and the Taj Mahal in India. Well the same agency is back at it again and this time pick ing
the 7 Wonders of Nature, and the voting for the final round is open and ready for your vote!
Halong Bay, New Wonder?
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
The Top 5 Reasons I Love Pittsburgh
Since returning home from traveling in early 2011, I've
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Batman in Pittsbur...err.. Gotham
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had the luxury of moving to one of the United States'
larger cities, Pittsburgh, PA. I never thought I'd be a
fan of living in a big city, but over time and two
apartments later, Pittsburgh has definitely grown on
me. (Photo "Pro Baseball Game" by bluepoetje)
It may not necessarily be considered a tourist hot
spot, but Pittsburgh gets its fair share of visitors from
those passing through, business travelers, the
massive college and sports community, and those
seeking to be apart of it's rising movie scene. I've
found so many things about the city that I really love
that I decided to put together this Top 5 Reasons I
Love Pittsburgh list! Consider it a brief sight seeing guide if you ever make it to the city !
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Contest Time! Win a TV & Movie Tour in NYC or Bostonfrom On Location Tours!
Do you like visiting spots around the world where movies
and television shows are filmed? If so, our newest contest
is definitely for you! Visiting movie sets is one of my
favorite things, and I've been known to roam about just to
find a set, like the prison in Shawshank Redemption being
filmed in my home state of Ohio (who knew?!). It is pretty
cool to see what the set is like, and take in all the aspects
that movie magic comes in to play and makes a place look
incredibly different. My current city of Pittsburgh, for
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example, is the new Gotham for the next Batman movie,
and I can guarantee the movie will look nothing like our
city.
With that, we are extremely excited to announce our newest contest with our friends at On Location Tours to
win one of their movie and television tour packages in either New York City or Boston, Massachusetts!
On Location Tours offers a number of entertainment themed walking tours in NYC, Boston, and Washington
DC including more focused tours for popular TV shows like The Sopranos, Sex & The City, and Gossip Girls. If
you are a die hard or just love movies and television, an entertainment themed city tour is a unique way to see
a city and should be considered on your next trip!
This contest has ended. Congratulations to Lindsay for winning the random draw via a Twitter entry! Enjoy!
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Nikko's Famous Yakitori Shop - Hippari Dako
There are many dishes iconic of Japan that I've
tried and are worthy of their reputation. Takoyaki
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(octopus dumplings), okonomiyaki (fried
"whatever-you-want" pancakes), sushi, gyoza,
ramen, and more; its all good and the list is
endless. There is one in particular, however, that
isn't even Japanese and it is still one of the most
amazing things you can ever have: yakitori.
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2011
How to Apologize Properly - All You Can Eat Ice Cream!
How do you apologize to someone you love after
leaving them to travel the world for 5 months with
only seeing them via Skype every few days? I
knew that Angie's arrival in Singapore shortly after
Christmas was going to be an emotional reunion.
Most of all, I had to make the previous five monthsup to her somehow. Sure, I proposed to her in
Thailand a few weeks later, but I needed
something more immediate. The Swensen's all
you can eat ice cream and dessert buffet did just
the trick.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
A Hostel's False Advertising and a Surprising Finish
Disclaimer: It is not often that I start a post with adisclaimer, but I feel like this one deserves it. My original
intent was to have this be a review post for a poor guest
house experience I had at the Bun Kao Guest House in
Cambodia. It was so full of false advertising through
booking engine Hostelworld that I complained to the site
directly, and just noticed that the advertising on the site
has changed entirely reflective of my complaints. All is well
for future t ravelers.
My stay at the Bun Kao Guest House in Siem
Reap, Cambodia started off quite fantastic. Wonderful
reviews on Hostelworld had it as one of the best rated dorms I have ever booked and the price of about $3.50
per night could not be beat (Bun Kao listing is located here). But as the days went by, my patience wore
thinner and thinner with the staff that ended only wondering how the review got so high in the first place.
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AUGUST 31, 2011
My Onsen Experience - Bathing With 20 Japanese Men
The Japanese onsen is something reported by
many travel sites as a cant miss experience.
Many of the more popular spas, powered by
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incredibly hot spring water, are located in the
mountainous regions of the country. Because of
this they are highly regarded not just for their
therapeutic values, but for the beauty which the
onsen is built around. (Photo "Japanese
Macaques" by Yosemite)
To me, this sounded like a great experience and
something I absolutely had to try. So when I
made it to Nikko shortly after my arrival to the
country, I knew I had to check one out.
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AUGUST 30, 2011
Where Are You Going This Labor Day?
If you are currently living and working in the USA, you
are probably exc ited about this weekend being Labor
Day! Whether or not your job lets you have Monday
off for the holiday, Labor Day is a good excuse to get
out for one of the last weekends of summer and enjoy
long hours of daylight before winter arrives. (Photo
"Cookout" by kkiser)
While we may be staying at home and having
cookouts with friends and dreaming of past and future
travels, there are a number of destinations and
sightseeing tours around the country that we've
highlighted in recent weeks, and most of these popular spots reach their peak coinciding with the annual
holiday.
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If you have the three day weekend and means to get out for a few days, t hese destinations are waiting for you
and should most definitely be considered.
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AUGUST 29, 2011
Are You Included in Our Travel Directory?
We are continuing the special feature overhaul and now have our Travel Blog Directory on the renovation block
to coincide with the upcoming project and other special features we're rolling out in the near future.
The Travel Blog Directory, also referred to as our "Massive List of Travel Bloggers," is the premier directory of travel bloggers in the world. The unfortunate side of things is that it is not complete. No matter how fast we
update, more bloggers come on to the scene and we ultimately miss a few. So I encourage everyone to
check out the directory and see if you are listed! If not, e-mail me or comment below, and I'll get you up right
away.
Please include your blog's name and your tag line to be used as a description! Are you already listed and
changed scope of your site? Let me know and I'll gladly change it.
What is coming with Version 2.0?
-Organization by Category
-Easy Sorting by Blog Name
-Planning Links and Ext ra Features
-Spotlight Features
-Travel Companies
-...and more!
All personal blogs are allowed to be included, free of charge, to be apart of one of the largest travel blog
di t i th i t t! F ll th t d d i l i l il f
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directories on the internet! For all other corporate and sponsored inclusions, please e-mail me for more
information.
AUGUST 28, 2011
"On This Day.." Special Feature on Facebook!
Are you following Living the Dream on Facebook yet? If not,
you should definitely 'like' our fan page for some exclusive
content that we are unrolling in the coming weeks and
months. Not only that, but we are always open to taking your
travel questions and giving advice for your upcoming trip!
What special content you may ask? Well the first feature
we've already unrolled is something called "On This
Day..." . Thanks to Facebook's historical tracking of all of
our status updates, we are presented with many interesting
scenarios telling us how much fun traveling I've had one, two,
or even three years ago! But since this feature only pops up on days we've updated in the past, our updates
on the fan page will be just as much as a surprise to us as well!
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AUGUST 25, 2011
Seeking Travel Bloggers for a New Project
Are you a travel blogger who documents your experiences around the world for others to learn and enjoy? Or
b j t id t l h h 't d th l t iti b t it li ? D lik h t t
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maybe even just an avid traveler who hasn't made the leap to writing about it online? Do you like short term or
long term travel? Or even just watch a lot of Anthony Bourdain and want to get your passport to jump right in?
If so, please email us and include information about your s ite/travel experiences, as we have an exciting new
project coming together and would like to feature you!
Can't participate? Don't worry, details of this project will be coming out by years end!
AUGUST 20, 2011
The Best Helicopter Tours in the USA
When thinking about Grand Canyon helicopter
tours in a recent post, we were unsure on whether or
not the tours would be for our style or not What I
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not the tours would be for our style or not. What I
failed to mention is that I have already taken a
helicopter tour many years ago over Smoky Mountain
National Park and have a list of others that I would
like to take in the future, such as over the famous
Nazca lines of Peru; with a helicopter tour providing
the best vantage point to see them. (Photo "South
African Navy Helicopter" by hellosa)
Then I got to thinking, what are the best helicopter
tours in the USA? As there has to be a unique feature about them to warrant the higher price tag, I started
researching and found several great locations across the country that a helicopter tour would be worth the
price as well as produce some of the most enviable photos in your entire portfolio.
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AUGUST 18, 2011
Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Airport Parking
Sometimes making the transition from your holiday
back to your normal everyday life can be a painful
process to say the very least. What was once a two
week holiday that was looked forward to over many
months is suddenly a memory that was over all too
briefly. The end of holiday blues is something that
most people experience when they get back from
their annual holiday and it can be tough to get back
into the swing of things when all you want to do is go
running and screaming back to your hotel, the pool
and the all you can eat breakfast buffet! (Photo
"Parking Lot" by arinas74)
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Parking Lot by arinas74)
If you want to make the trip home as less traumatic as possible then there is something that you can do in
order to make sure that you keep the stress levels nice and low. You can think about your journey back home
from the airport and how you can ease yourself back into life gently.
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AUGUST 15, 2011
Which Cruise Stateroom is Right For You?
As someone who has been on a few Caribbeancruises, I have been asked a number of questions on
the subject as the level of luxury and rigidness of the
itinerary is something most backpackers would not
normally go for. One particular topic that comes up
time and time again, for both backpackers and other
would-be-cruisers alike, is in regards to the
stateroom. Specifically: How do I choose?
Choosing the right stateroom has two major criteria
that should be kept in mind and rings true for most of
the travel styles we may face: time and money.
Time you'll actually spend in the room and the amount
of money it costs. (Photo "Cruise Ship" by
hbrinkman)
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AUGUST 13 2011
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AUGUST 13, 2011
Escaping Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon the Easy Way!
As you may know, I have a moderately unhealthy
obsession with Las Vegas. What you may not know
is that I have yet to see one of the city's most famous
neighbor: the Grand Canyon. (Photo "On a Ledge"
by jimrhoda)
Anyone who has been to Las Vegas will tell you that
the signs for tours to the Grand Canyon and other
west coast tours are plenty. Everything from day
trips, helicopter tours, or even mutli-day excursions
are offered while using Las Vegas as a base. What
the tours do not tell you upfront is that the Grand
Canyon is quite far away from Las Vegas and is not even in the same state (hint: Arizona). So while the
signs may make it seem like a short day trip is actually a pretty modest adventure.
In contemplating doing this myself on every outing to Las Vegas, I've found out some of the more popular ways
to do it without paying for the high priced helicopter tours all while actually getting time to enjoy the scenery for
more than a few minutes.
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AUGUST 12, 2011
The Most Dangerous Country in the World?
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Today's post is a guest post by Matt Dickhaus on his
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Today's post is a guest post by Matt Dickhaus on his
experiences moving to Colombia. This post is a dual
post with Viventura's travel blog.
Like thousands of other 20 year olds, I went to high
school to get into a good college and went to college
to get a good job. But it’s what I did after college that
makes my story different, I didn’t get a job at a
cubicle in a big corporation punching numbers. I
decided to move to Colombia, yep that’s right, South
America, Pablo Escobar, Entourage. My parents
begged me to stay, my friends asked if I’d lost my
mind, “Colombia? Why of all the places in the world
would you want to go there?” This was a good question, and while I was more than a little hesitant, I was
determined to find the truth, I had faith there was much more to Colombia than the bad reputation of violence
and drugs we’ve all heard so much about. (Photo "The Flag of Colombia" by memoossa)
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AUGUST 8, 2011
3 Tips for Choosing the Right Wine Festival
Last weekend we made our annual trip to the Vintage Ohio
wine fest ival in Cleveland, Ohio. The state may not be
what you think of for a booming wine community, but the
region is one of the best for farming in the entire country
and has great soil for the production of grapes suitable for
making wine.
While my tastes in wine vary all over the place, the main
reason I visit Vintage Ohio every year (four years out of five
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running, with the year I missed coincided with my Egypt
trip) is for the unlimited drinking option that is available at a
low, low price. The problem with wine festivals, as some
readers may be quick to point out, is that they can be very expensive for only a few tastes of some wine you
likely cannot pronounce or are ever able to afford. Vintage Ohio is completely different. $28 at the door and
you receive a wine glass and a 56 box punch card for samples from anywhere between 18 and 30 wineries, all
from Ohio.
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AUGUST 3, 2011
Picking the Best Orlando Theme Parks to Visit On Limited
Time
Orlando, Florida is one of those cities that everyone in the world has
likely heard of at one point in time. Only one word needs to be spoken
to understand the popularity of this city: Disney. Yes, Walt Disney
World, the world's largest and most visited theme park complex calls
Orlando its home. But while the Disney parks are the go to spot for
many individuals, couples, and families each year, other Orlando themeparks such as Universal Studios and Seaworld round out the list of
world class establishments you may think of visiting. (Photo
"Reflection of Cinderella's Castle" by ptogel)
Choosing which parks to visit in limited time, however, is an inc redibly
difficult task . Having been to all the parks myself a number of times
over, the following are my recommendations to get a great cross-
section of what Orlando is all about in one week, all while getting a
drastically different theme park experience in each case.
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JULY 29, 2011
The Life and Death of My Travel Camera: Olympus1030SW
This post is designed to honor the passing of a t rue friend,
my travel companion and dive buddy: the Olympus
1030SW point and shoot camera.
My Olympus 1030SW came into existence in late 2008where he was purchased by another, only to be returned to
his manufacturer for repairs shortly after for undisclosed
reasons.
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