Archive for the ‘Travel Files.’ Category
Vacation Planning Extravaganza
Written by Rease Kirchner This is a sponsored post, sponsored by Plan a Vacation Week. Vacations are the sort of thing we dream about, talk about in passing, yet for some reason, often put on the back burner. Who isn’t longing for a vacation? How many times have you sat at your desk and began [...]
Come for the Fun, Stay for the Sunshine
This is a sponsored post, sponsored by Sunshine Coast. Featured photo by Zephyr103 Planning a trip to the Sunshine Coast, Australia? Buy your ticket, pack your bags and rent one of many Sunshine Coast apartments. Battle of the Beaches Sunshine Coast, Australia lays claim to some of the finest beaches along the Pacific. The Sunshine [...]
Hitting the Slopes in Las Vegas
“Holy crap, the bunny hill did not prepare me for this.” That was the only thought in my head as I got off the ski lift, rounded the corner, and looked down the steep ski slope. This was my first time skiing, and more importantly the first time I attempted anything but the bunny hill. [...]
Snowbirds Go Farther, Down Under
This is a sponsored post, sponsored by Gold Coast. People in the Northern Hemisphere smartly flock to Queensland, Australia, seeking sun and sand. Consider car hire so you can navigate the endless stretches of Gold Coast beaches. Taking a Pass on the Outback? Let’s face it, when you’re sick and tired of snow, cold and [...]
Private Jet Travel, Not Just for the 1%
This is a sponsored post, sponsored by Private Jets. Featured photo by AlCapone31 Many people mistakenly lead themselves to believe that traveling on private jets is financially, far out of reach. Thanks to the internet and social media, the reality is that now you can too. Lower Prices In many cases, ticket prices for private [...]
Backpacking the Big Apple
This post is sponsored by DialAFlight Backpackers tend to avoid big cities. Large cities these days seem to be rather homogeneous; the same international brands, chain stores and signs written in English. Often they are mere transit points on your way to somewhere else. However, there are some cities that are just too cool to [...]
Why You Should Take a Vacation
By Rease Kirchner This post is sponsored by National Plan a Vacation Week I find it sad, but not at all surprising, that many people (Americans especially) need to be convinced to take a vacation. That is just madness. Nonetheless, that is the case. So here are some reasons you should take a vacation. You Work [...]
Come Spring, Come Florida
This post is sponsored by Click Discount Hotels Featured photo by Mikereichold According to Punxsutawney Phil there’s six more weeks of winter. This gives everyone in the northern half of the U.S. more reason to make the annual pilgrimage down to Florida and take advantage of discount hotels. Tampa Bay is the Place to Stay [...]
10 Free Things to Do in Hong Kong
by Sydney Stonner Many tourist attractions in Hong Kong, such as the local amusement parks, aren’t cheap; and the city is full of designer clothes and luxury goods. But, there are quite a few things to do in this Asian metropolis that are free and fun. Hong Kong ParkLocated in Central, this park is truly [...]
My A-Z of Traveling
By Rease Kirchner I usually don’t do these things, but since I was tagged by Ayngelina, Lola and JoAnna, I went ahead and did it. Enjoy! A: Age you started traveling? 19. I studied abroad in Mendoza, Argentina the summer after my freshmen year of college. B: Best beer you’ve had and where? As a native St. [...]
