I’m Heading To Italy, Where Should I Go?
Some friends of mine are planning a trip to Italy at the end of the summer, and they recently asked me, “Where should we go?”, which, if you think about it, is quite a loaded question given the scale of the country. It’s kind of like asking, “What should I do with my life?” or […]
Threatened Wonders: 8 Spots Needing Some TLC
Stonehenge: A “national disgrace.” Did I miss something? I’ve never thought of the remarkable prehistoric wonder as such, but a committee involved with the globally-known monument recently described it that way (as well as the Guardian and the Telegraph). The reason is that the million or so people who travel there each year are now forced to pay […]
The Importance Of Travel Playlists
Sometimes, traveling needs a little sensory boost. Even though the sights, smells and sounds can be overwhelming, there is nothing like a song that perfectly captivates a moment in your travels. I have always been a fan of making a playlist for a long flight, nights spent in so I can take a break, or […]
The Weirdness That Is Salar De Uyuni
You wouldn’t think that the remnants of a prehistoric lake would make much of a destination, but this slideshow of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, shows you why it’s a must-see in South America. Besides the odd mirror-like effect that occurs after it rains (see above), the salt flat is known […]
The Expeditioner Travel Guide To Mozambique
After my safari in South Africa I hitched a ride to Tofo, Mozambique, a sleepy fishing village on the Indian Ocean known for its great beaches and amazing diving. In this video I head underwater to check out the local population of manta rays, whale sharks, and coral life; meet up with some new friends […]
How To Get Around The End Of The World
You ride the train. This week the Star takes us along on a train ride through and around the southernmost city in the world: Ushuia, Argentina. The train is modeled after the ones built in the early 1900s. These trains were crafted with the utmost simplicity — small, narrow and uncomfortable — as the cars […]
Calling All Travel Photographers: Join TheExpeditioner Group On Flickr.com
We love to share our own photos of the incredible places we’ve been, but, inevitably, we are inundated with 78 pictures of Matt tanning himself on a beach with some kind of native foliage head wrap. To cure that problem, we’ve decided to launch our very own group on the photography website, Flickr.com, and invite all of you. We can’t wait to see the […]
Are There Such Places As “Women Destinations”?: A Response
Susan Van Allen of “100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go” responded to our recent post, “Are There Such Places As ‘Women Destinations’?,” and I wanted to share her response. Ciao there, from Susan Van Allen, Author of 100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go. Thanks for writing about this topic. It’s true […]
Berlin: 10 Things You Should Really Do
Any city can be difficult to navigate or to really get a feel for it. It’s always nice to meet or know locals so that they can take you on a tour of a different nature. Locals are able to see the small things — the trees in the forest — which keep the city […]
Portraits From Nepal
Of Nepal’s 26,000,000 people, there are more than 100 different ethnic groups speaking 93 different languages and dialects. Perhaps better known to the outside world for its impressive mountains, what ends up towering far over Everest and friends, are those 26 million living in its shadows. This Pology photo spread, incredibly shot by Anya Vaverko, does […]