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A Splash of Color at Birds of Eden
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 22nd, 2011
Last week I gave you a few shots from Monkeyland in South Africa. Next door is an equally enjoyable reserve, the Birds of Eden. In some ways this adventure is a little more fun and interactive…some of the birds actually come and sit on your shoulder, your back, your head. Yes, it happened to me […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 2: Shopping and Dining
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 18th, 2011
In part 2 of our guest post series from Craig of YTravelBlog, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, he shows off more of his photos of places where you can get out and relax with a little food and a little shopping in Cape Town. Enjoy! Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront The lively Victoria and Alfred Waterfront […]
A Few of the Monkeys From Monkeyland, Primate Sanctuary
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 15th, 2011
Monkeyland sits just outside Plettenberg Bay in South Africa in the Tsitsikama Forest. This is the place where monkeys come to be rescued from the care or use of humans. If it wasn’t for Monkeyland, these animals would likely be dead, or worse, living caged or abandoned. But here, they thrive, they live as they […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 1: Beaches
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 11th, 2011
Today’s post comes from Craig of the popular travel blog, YTravelBlog. Among the many places around the world, they’ve been is Cape Town, South Africa. It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be showcasing some of their photos from Cape Town to show off this great […]
Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu If You’re NOT Hiking the Inca Trail
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 23rd, 2011
Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of when the world learned of the rediscovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham. Few discoveries have set alight the travel imaginations of the world like this one. In 2007, I set off to discover Machu Picchu on my own. I had a bit of guilt about not hiking the […]
30 Great Places to Chill On Your Career Break Travels: Part 3
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 18th, 2011
In our first two installments, we gave you some ideas on where to chill in big cities and in mid-size towns. But, if you really want to get away from it all, check out these little towns where you can really escape. As with our other picks, each is very unique but they all have […]
30 Great Places to Chill On Your Career Break Travels: Part 2
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 11th, 2011
Sometimes the last thing you want is another big city. While they have their advantages for the traveler, a smaller city or town is what you really need. But, you still want to have access to the modern conveniences. You don’t need to get away from it all, just most of it. So, for part […]
30 Great Places to Chill On Your Career Break Travels: Part 1
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 4th, 2011
After being on the road a while, sometimes you just need to chill, relax and catch your breath. Because career break travel is active travel, all that constant moving around can take it out of you. Even if you aren’t getting burned out, sometimes you just need a break from the action. This is a […]
