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What $1 buys around the world

What $1 buys around the world

Hotel Igloo Village Catching one of nature’s jaw-dropping light shows, the auroras, can be a chilly experience, especially in the northern hemisphere. Away from the distracting city lights and city comforts and into dark, cold wilderness can be a daunting experience for some. So for those of us who would still like to catch a glimpse of the awe-inspiring northern lights, but would prefer to be relatively warm, there is a place out in northern Finland, amongst the reindeer, where you can find a field of igloos. Except the igloos here are not made from snow. The use of snow and ice in the buildings is a large theme at Hotel Kakslauttanen. Oh, and for the record, (most) Canadians do not live in igloos. Via Travelphant Update: Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali is the perfect getaway to connect with nature and enjoy the sun.

MapCrunch - Random Google Street View Gmaps Pedometer Best Backpacking Gadgets for Your Summer Travels If you're like many young students graduating from high school or college, you're probably planning a little time off -- perhaps a trip abroad in that great American tradition of backpacking. But stuffing whatever you happen to have lying around your room into a bag is a terrible idea for such a journey. You'll want to be properly prepared, and, if you're anything like us, that means making sure you've got the right tech tucked away in the deep recesses of that brand new 70-liter pack you picked up. Here are our suggestions for the essential equipment and gadgets you'll need to survive your travels, while making sure your nights in the hostels are entirely pleasant experiences. Unlocked Nexus One If you had to choose just one gadget to accompany you while globe-trotting, make that single tool a Nexus One. Of course, the Nexus One does more than make calls. Price: $529 Website: Google Acer Aspire One 532h Price: $299 Website: Acer SteriPen Price: $99.95 Website: SteriPEN Leatherman Juice XE6

70 Majestic Countryside Photographs | Digital Photography Shots - StumbleUpon What is the first thing that pops in your mind when you hear the word countryside? Green meadows, yellow hay, spectacular and breathtaking landscapes. Photographing the countryside has its own charm. Countryside photography is something all of the photographers want to experience once in a while. Corn fields by Snake Eyes Wheat by Burnet Photo taken in England Lake District National Park by Ennor Harvester by Bernet Vin by Glen Scott

43 Places 49 Beautiful Shots Of Edinburgh | ScottishApartment.com - StumbleUpon Edinburgh Apartments from ScottishApartment.com 49 Beautiful Shots Of Edinburgh We love, really love our city. There is something in Edinburgh for everyone, to prove this we have gathered 49 of our favourite photos of Edinburgh. Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here Original here © 2010 ScottishApartment.com - Apartments in Edinburgh

Get Paid to Travel the World - Travel Writing Tips Travel Writing — By Lost Girls on January 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm Be sure to check out our new Pitching 101 Series, including interviews with: BootsnAll editor, Katie HammelNew York Times’ deputy travel editor, Monica DrakeThe Expeditioner’s founder and editor-in-chief, Matt StabileGalavanting‘s managing editor, Joseph HernandezTravel Belles’ publisher and editor, Margo MillureGo NOMAD‘s general edit Max HartshorneTravel Agent senior editor Joe PikeTravelingMom‘s editor Cindy RichardsRecommend‘s managing editor Paloma Villaverde de Rico Want to get paid to travel? Travel Websites That Pay for Freelance Articles and Posts Travel Belles $10 per post. Travel sites that accept submissions for experience, rather than a payment Some ideas and rates courtesy of Matador.com, JoAnna Haugen Tags: get paid to travel, travel freelancing, travel writing

25 Things You Didn’t Know About Iceland | Iceland Travel Guide by Katie Hammel | June 16th, 2010 1) At roughly 39,000 square miles, Iceland is small – about the size of the US state of Ohio. 11% of the country is covered with glaciers, and 8% of that is a single one, Vatnajökull, which is located in the vast and nearly uninhabited interior. Three of Iceland’s five glaciers are the largest in Europe. Another 30% of the land is lava fields. >> Read about transportation in Iceland 2) Though it’s called Iceland, the name is a bit misleading. 3) Only about 320,000 people live in Iceland. 4) Iceland sits out in the North Atlantic Ocean, just south of the Arctic Circle (which passes through the island of Grismey but not through the mainland itself). >> Learn more about flights to Iceland 5) Because of its northerly position, the sun shines in Iceland nearly 24 hours a day during the peak of summer. >> Read about where and how to see the Northern Lights in Iceland 6) Iceland is one of the most geologically active spots on Earth. Ready to go?

100+ Things to Know If You're Going to Italy | Italy In SF My friends often ask me for support in travel preparation when they plan to go to Italy. In fact, I think it’s a great idea- go to a country prepared to experience it at the fullest! I enjoy learning about the little idiosyncrasies that make a visit to a new country so interesting, the small traditions, the interesting customs… so, I thought I’d give you a cheat-sheet for Italy. If you’d like a personalized crash-course on Italian culture before your trip, please contact me at vanessa at Italyinsf dot com. Part 1: GENERAL ADVICE AND TRAVEL TIPS Don’t go off the beaten path before visiting the “holy trinity”: Rome, Florence and Venice. Part 2: SHOPPING AND STORES When walking into a store, especially clothing or shoes, in most cases you will have a shop assistant with you at all times. Part 3: FOOD AND DRINKS 99% of Italian hotels include breakfast in the room price.As a consequence of #33 above, Italians remain the main audience at bars for breakfast. Part 4: CULTURE

Europes Top 25 Castles - The Best Castles in Europe There is something about castles that inspires awe and at the same time touches a gentler, more romantic side in each of us. And if you want to visit and tour some of the best castles in the world, then Europe should be your destination as this continent certainly has more than its share. Here are the top 25 castles in Europe, in no particular order. 1. Castle Neuschwanstein in Germany Neuschwanstein Castle For many of those that see this castle for the first time, they get a niggling feeling that Castle Neuschwanstein looks so familiar. 2. Peles Castle Known as one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, Peles Castle can be discovered in the majestic Carpathian Mountains, near the town of Sinaia, Romania. 3. Bojnice Castle Bojnice Castle is located in Bojnice, Slovakia and is one of the most delightful romantic castles in Europe. 4. Castillo de Coca 5. Brodick Castle Situated in the Isle of Arran in Scotland, this castle is one of the oldest. 6. Veliki Tabor Castle 7. Ksiaz Castle 8. 9. 10.

20 Things I've Learned From Traveling Around the World for Three Years Gary Arndt is the man behind Everything Everywhere, one of the most popular travel blogs in the world, and one of Time Magazine’s “Top 25 Best Blogs of 2010.” Since March 2007, Gary has been traveling around the globe, having visited more than 70 countries and territories, and gaining worldly wisdom in the process. Today, I’ve asked him to share some of that wisdom. Enter Gary On March 13, 2007, I handed over the keys to my house, put my possessions in storage and headed out to travel around the world with nothing but a backpack, my laptop and a camera. Three and a half years and 70 countries later, I’ve gotten the equivalent of a Ph.D in general knowledge about the people and places of Planet Earth. Here are some of the things I’ve learned… 1) People are generally good. Many people are afraid of the world beyond their door, yet the vast majority of humans are not thieves, murderers or rapists. 2) The media lies. 3) The world is boring. 4) People don’t hate Americans. 6) Americans don’t travel.

Quit Your Job, See the World | Time to leave the office? It’s Labor Day in America, a time to celebrate the working man by…not working for a day. Unless you work in retail or fast food, in which case it’s like any other day. he Art of Backpacking blog has a detailed story on escaping the cubicle world. Steph at Twenty-something Travel is taking off this month. The British couple running the NeverEndingVoyage blog saved 75 percent of their income and are now traveling through South America on a healthy budget of 1,200 pounds a month (plus extra for Spanish lessons and big adventure excursions). The Uncornered Market blog reminds us though that you first have to face one big question: Are you a stuff junkie or an experience junkie? If it’s the latter, you may be able to stay on the road for a decade, like HoboTraveler. On the Briefcase to Backpack site, Sherry Ott gives tips on Overcoming the 7 Obstacles to Traveling the World. Need some real, physical, in-your-face motivation?

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