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Arriving in Kuala Lumpur There are always a lot of options on how to arrive at your destination from the airport in most major cities. Here I will explain a relatively simple and cost effective way on how to get to Kuala Lumpur from the airport. First there are two major airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport […]
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Monitor Lizard I was recently in Bangkok again during a RTW trip. A nice break from the winter back in New England, the weather was perfect. 85 degrees by mid-morning I was taking full advantage of the warm temperatures and running a few miles everyday. Benjakiti Park is beautiful respite from the hustle and […]
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I have been flying so much in the last year that I thought I was fairly up to date on the ever changing rules and regulations. Yesterday I was flying back from Brussels to New York when I was informed by security staff that any electronics I had with me on my person would have […]
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I am visiting Malaysia this week with the majority of my time in Kuala Lumpur. It was a beautiful day and I decided to seek out KLCC Park to go for a jog and have a respite from the urban jungle. Although I knew I was close to the towers, about 1km into my run […]
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Making The Long Flight There are few people who enjoy taking a long haul flight. Sure we are excited about heading off to a foreign land, experience new cultures and seeing new things but the idea of sitting on an eight hour flight can be the worst part of the whole travel experience. Or […]
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Using Google Flights When it comes time to book a flight these days there are a lot of options. Kayak, Expedia, Orbitz just to name a few. The one thing searchers usually have in common is finding the best deal. Punch in your date, departure and destination in whichever site you may be on and […]
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Amsterdam at Night Forget what you may have heard about Amsterdam’s Red Light District, aka RLD. It is one of the most beautiful places to see and even more picturesque at night. A mass infusion of old world architecture meets new world culture. The progressive thinking has given the RLD its current fame but […]
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–Keeping it light….. A lot of people ask me how I can travel for weeks at a time, flying across the globe and use only a carry on? There are obvious pros to using just a carry on bag. No lost luggage, no waiting at the carousal, having access to all you stuff all the […]
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I was in Prague this past week and eager to get some shots at nighttime. As I approached The Charles Bridge it wasn’t dark yet but the view I was able to capture looking towards the castle really showed some vibrant hues. share TwitterTumblrFacebookGooglePinterestStumbleuponRedditLinkedin
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I have had my share of wasted time in dive bars over the years. I was in Bangkok last night shooting a bit of pool and having a few beers. After a while I had to use the bathroom and came across this sign in the men’s room. It was somewhat of a wash basin […]
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If you haven’t heard of BootsnAll, you should make your way over to their comprehensive website. They bill themselves as an “idie” travel site. A trip planning site less for the masses and more for travelers with some countries under their belt already. Not that an inexperienced wanderer wouldn’t be able to make good use […]
ContinueBessegen Ridge located in Norway’s Jotunheimen Nasjonalpark is considered one of the best day treks, if not the best in all of Scandinavia. Almost 30,000 people make the journey every year to hike the ridge and marvel at the beauty surrounding it. You would be hard pressed to find more stunning mountain scenery on a day […]
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For those of us who like to stay connected on the go, there’s nothing more frustrating than a dead battery on your iPhone or tablet. The world of wireless still needs power. For the traveler a dead battery can really lead to problems. Need to checkin? Have to check a train schedule? Need Google Maps? […]
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Top 5 Most Interesting Places To Visit In Bahrain Bahrain is a growing island found in the island kingdom. Most of the places in Bahrain have got shallow seas with sand bars. But the most interesting part is the rising damp mould which has led to creation of new improved projects. Some of the most […]
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I spend a lot of time out on the waters of Long Island Sound. It allows be to capture some spectacular sunsets and vibrant sky colors. Now that summer is officially over I’d like to share some of my favorites that I’ve been lucky enough to snap. share TwitterTumblrFacebookGooglePinterestStumbleuponRedditLinkedin
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