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Stats on the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship, which is due for launch in the Spring of 2015, and will be operated by Royal Caribbean.
Pre-trip
Getaways by Robert Verdi
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of joining fashion and travel writers and editors at a Robert Verdi Twitter Party. It was unlike anything I’ve ever been to: The apartment was chic and decorated with beach as well as exotic accents. There were platters of sliced vegetables, breads, meats, and cheeses. Bacardi Torched […]
Your Holiday Matchmaker
The following is a sponsored post. I am what some may call a Facebook purist. I joined when the membership was still limited to college and high school students. I joined at a time when poking someone was the most thrill you could get out of an otherwise public form of communication. And since then […]
Seven Steps to a Solo Road Trip
One night I was listening to the Lost Girls speak about their travel experiences, and nearly 200 hours later I already had my own solo 6-week cross-country road trip planned. Well, for the most part. In the past few weeks I’ve heard all of it, from the ” you’re absolutely insane!” to the ” I’m […]
Thirsty for Adventure?
Sightseeing through the most famous world capitals is cool. I guess. But there’s something about trekking through Patagonia or biking through Provence that has always had a special appeal in my opinion, and apparently, in the opinions of many others. According to the World Tourism Organization’s barometer, international tourist arrivals reached an all-time record of […]
The Art of Solo Travel
Say that you have plans to travel and everyone around you will undoubtedly be jealous of your worldly adventures. Say you’re going to travel alone, and you may very well be met with a few, “You’re crazy…”s alongside the “I’m so jealous!”‘ Be a woman, and those preconceived dangers and fears increase even more. Thankfully, […]
Friday Flashback: Great Whites, Whales, Ostriches, and Cheetahs
Africa, more so than any other continent I’ve visited, offers endless opportunities to commune with nature. In the span of a few days on South Africa’s Western Cape, I spent time whale watching from land, came face to face with a Great White Shark, rode an ostrich, and petted cheetahs. Whale Watching in Hermanus The […]
Driving Cross-Country
My globetrotting friend and I have decided against a backpacking trip in exchange for a driving one.
Destination Asia: Burma’s Political Turmoil
Learning about under-reported issues gives me a deeper understanding of the culture.
Destination Asia: Highlighting Malaysia
Country: Malaysia Entry Point: Rail System coming from Singapore to Malaysia. Exit Point: Rail system from Butterworth to Surat Thani, Thailand. When: I’ll be arriving on the 15th of April and will be spending a total of ten nights in Malaysia. Looking Forward to: I’m planning for Kuala Lumpur to be my first experience with couchsurfing in Southeast Asia. It will be […]