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Airports Gearing Up for More Baby Boomer Travelers

Baby boomers were lucky enough to experience the expansion and evolution into traveling as we know it today. Travel has become one of the most prevalent resolutions made on New Year’s Eve, and by the time they reach the age of retirement ….

Essays, Guest Posts

Volunteer Tourism: Think Before You Volunteer

Catherine Sweeney

March 12, 2014

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Volunteer Tourism: Think Before You Volunteer

“The hardest part of running the CHOICE project is working with volunteers,” sighs Ross Wright, a 69 year-old Australian who has been donating his time six days a week since 2006 to work with three villages outside of Phnom Penh.

Essays, Guest Posts

No More Orphanages and No More Volunteers

Catherine Sweeney

March 1, 2014

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No More Orphanages and No More Volunteers

By Jody Hanson — “You went where and did what?” I hissed through clenched teeth.

“But I thought that visiting an orphanage would be doing good work,” replied Andrew, my unsuspecting friend who was visiting from Australia.

Destinations, Guest Posts

Adventures in Malta and Gozo

Catherine Sweeney

February 27, 2014

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Guest Post — The summer holiday destination du jour as I was growing up, the island of Malta has managed to successfully hold onto its crown as a must-visit destination for people of all ages.

Canada, Destinations, Guest Posts, Mexico, USA

Top 5 Destinations in North America

Catherine Sweeney

January 28, 2014

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Guest Post by Jane Meyers — The world is full of stellar travel destinations. It always seems that the closer you look at a particular region or area, the more you notice specific locations and attractions that appear lovely to visit. But before you look too closely at a given spot, it’s always helpful to learn about the main destinations that draw people to the area.

Destinations, Europe, Food, Guest Posts, Italy

Going Beyond in Italy

Catherine Sweeney

January 9, 2014

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Guest Post by Agata Mleczko– I am going to tell you my story here: the real adventure I experienced in Italy. No extreme activities were involved, however this adventure that changed me forever.

Guest Posts

How to Take Ghostly Travel Photos

Catherine Sweeney

October 30, 2013

11 Comments

By Kristan Lawson — You’ve seen ghosts. You may not even believe in ghosts, but you’ve seen them…

Australia and New Zealand, Cruise Travel, Destinations, Guest Posts

Cruising Down Under: 5 must-stop ports in Australia and New Zealand

Catherine Sweeney

September 27, 2013

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Cruising Down Under: 5 must-stop ports in Australia and New Zealand

Of the many ways to traverse the great island nations, sea travel offers an unrivalled perspective on the historic harbours, jaw-dropping natural heritage and atmospheric port cities of Australia and New Zealand.