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Why Norway Rocks
I’ve been proudly aware of my Norwegian-ism since my third grade family tree project. Apparently whoever greeted my great-grandfather at Ellis Island was in too much of a hurry to ask the spelling of my last name, so from that point on Jon Wigg has been Jon Wick — which has worked out fine for […]
12 Months Of The Expeditioner’s Photo Contest Winning Shots
Great things are happening over at TheExpeditioner.com’s travel photography group at Flickr and we invite you to get in on the action. Just over a year ago, we created the group as a platform to help our readers share their memorable pictures from all over the world. In that time, we’ve begun a few forum […]
Congrats Editor Jon Wick
We here at TheExpeditioner.com would like to congratulate our own Managing Editor, Jon Wick, who will be, today, embarking on that most ultimate of long-term trips: marriage. Here’s to a safe and rewarding journey. Sorry, though, no flyer miles earned for this trek.
A Tale Of Two Exchange Students
Two exchange students — one from Denmark, the other from Korea — sit down and discuss their observations about life in America, including their thoughts on American dentistry, the myth about gun ownership, and the sheer number of drive-thrus. By Jon Wick Mia Pederson is a 16-year-old exchange student from Hinnerup, Denmark, a small town […]
Japan In Pictures
By Jon Wick To see more shots of my recent adventures through Japan, Vietnam (and once I have some free time, Korea), please visit my Flickr photostream.
Travel Motivation From The Big Screen
In a manic episode of escapism, and don’t ask me why, I happened to grab the movie “Sound of Music” off the shelf. In a recent post, I shared not seeing “Lord of the Rings.” I must apologize yet again; I haven’t seen this classic in its entirety, until last night. What struck me wasn’t the music, or […]
Tower of Pisa Is No Longer The Leaniest
The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy may have finally met its match. For years, the citizens of Bedam, Holland claimed their Tower of Walfridus, in Bedam, Holland, had more tilt. It was shorter, less iconic, and (technically) wasn’t as tilted. All true, until now. Recently, this Telegraph article explains, after discovering the increasing […]
The Most Dangerous Road In The World
I’ve been on some white knuckle roads in my life; the ones you switchback up nothing much more than a concrete trail up sheer cliff face. Sure, it’s a feat of engineering, but will traveling on said road be a feat of another kind? Yes. Among others, this road I’m talking about is the legendary […]
The Most Luxurious Train In The World
What is being touted as a “palace on wheels,” the Maharajas Express is starting to take reservations for its inaugural season on the tracks of India. Picture this, you’re on your way to the Taj Mahal (one of the six listed destinations around India), after checking your email in your room, you call the butler […]
What Are You Doing With YOUR “All You Can Jet” Pass?
Ok, the big kick off date finally arrived this passed Tuesday. Unfortunately, it seems all of us at TheExpeditioner.com just happen to be too far outside the any Jet Blue destinations, at the moment. That means no one here can take advantage of the incredible “all you can jet” offer by Jet Blue. Those of […]