INDIA | Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012 | Views [3077]
Key Monastery When used in the context of India, the word ‘desert’ often conjures up images of massive sand dunes made of golden sands, of camels bumpily walking towards the horizon, of colourfully clad men & women going about their chores, ... Read more >
Tags: desert, india, off the beaten path, travel
GREECE | Monday, 26 Mar 2012 | Views [645] | Comments [1]
Many visitors to Greece find themselves at one point or another on the island of Mykonos. One of the most famous of the spellbinding Greek islands, Mykonos is known for its jet-setting clientele, fabulous beaches and wild parties. Nearby this fashionable ... Read more >
Tags: delos, greece, mykonos, off the beaten path, travel
SOLOMON ISLANDS | Monday, 12 Mar 2012 | Views [1003] | Comments [1]
The Solomon Islands remain largely undiscovered by tourists, offering quiet dive sites with some of the world’s highest fish counts. Without the limitations of large diving groups and with the support of flexible operators, divers at the Solomon Islands ... Read more >
Tags: diving, off the beaten path, solomon islands, travel
INDIA | Tuesday, 17 Jan 2012 | Views [1232]
Upward of 5 million foreign tourists flock to India every year. 5 million . That’s like if the entire population of Finland boarded airplanes and all flew to another, already over-populated, country. With such a figure in mind it can be difficult ... Read more >
Tags: india, off the beaten path, transport, travel
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 24 Oct 2011 | Views [4325]
Australia is a classic tourist destination
for visitors seeking nature, wildlife and adventure. Most tend to congregate
around the most famous highlights: Sydney, the Great Ocean Road, the Great
Barrier Reef, Uluru. It's understandable: these places ... Read more >
Tags: australia, backpacking, beaches, outback, road trip, tasmania, travel, uluru, wine
CHILE | Thursday, 20 Oct 2011 | Views [2610]
Many, many avid hikers and nature lovers
come to Chile to visit Patagonia. However, most of the time, their destination
is the one and only Torres del Paine National Park. Flights to Punta Arenas are
expensive, as are hostels and hotels in the area.... Read more >
Tags: chile, off the beaten path, patagonia, south america, travel
GERMANY | Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011 | Views [1612] | Comments [5]
On your bike
German cities are extremely bike friendly
and for the tourist this is a godsend.
It’s easy to pack in lots of sights when traveling by bike, and getting
out of the subway system and above ground will give you a whole different
perspective ... Read more >
Tags: baltic sea, beaches, biking, german language, germany, munich, off the beaten path, oktoberfest
SOUTH AFRICA | Friday, 23 Sep 2011 | Views [2965]
South Africa is
home to hundreds and thousands of exciting and fascinating activities that
locals and visitors alike partake in on a daily basis. However, there are some
not as well known as the other major attractions and highlights. Therefore, ... Read more >
Tags: africa, apartheid museum, cape town, hiking, nature, off the beaten path, south africa, travel, wildlife
JORDAN | Tuesday, 23 Aug 2011 | Views [906]
Given the…unstable…situation in the Middle East over the last decade, this might surprise you: tourism is booming in Jordan. A good indicator of a destination's burgeoning popularity is by the airlines that service it: and one particular ... Read more >
Tags: amman, food, jordan, locals, middle east, nature reserve, off the beaten path, petra, travel
SOUTH KOREA | Tuesday, 2 Aug 2011 | Views [967] | Comments [1]
Since the Korean War, South Korea has remarkably built itself up to
become a leading world-class country.
It is a large exporter of cars and electronics, produces talented filmmakers
and athletes, and serves as a major hub for travelers coming ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, asia, food, hiking, off the beaten path, south korea, traditions, travel
SPAIN | Thursday, 21 Jul 2011 | Views [1005]
The Episcopal Palace in Astorga, Spain When one envisions Spain, the images most
often conjured up include sun-drenched beaches, vibrant flamenco dancers and
valiant bullfighters. But Spain is
so much more than just colorful costumes and ... Read more >
Tags: europe, itineraries, off the beaten path, spain, travel
MONGOLIA | Thursday, 30 Jun 2011 | Views [2123]
The untamed beauty and stark remoteness of Mongolia
has captured the imagination of adventurers for centuries. Humble monks and
curious nomads occupy a landscape dotted with not much more than herds of yaks,
camels and the occasional ... Read more >
Tags: asia, hot springs, lake khivsgol, monastery, mongolia, off the beaten path, selenge river
INDONESIA | Friday, 24 Jun 2011 | Views [1342]
Indonesia has long been the chosen
destination of free-spirited travelers and the sprawling collection of islands
provide ample opportunity for ventures to places unknown. Here are a few
starters for making the most of your travels and getting off ... Read more >
Tags: bali, cycling, food, indonesia, java, off the beaten path, southeast asia, teaching english =, travel, volunteering
NEPAL | Monday, 16 May 2011 | Views [1575]
Ideally
located in beautiful South Asia and nestled comfortably between China and
India, Nepal offers some of the most incredible natural terrain and unique
culture on earth. From the soaring
peaks of Mt. Everest to glacier filled lakes, from ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, asia, mountain biking, mountains, nepal, off the beaten path, trails, travel, trekking, trekking
WORLDWIDE | Tuesday, 10 May 2011 | Views [7148]
Unpacking my Bags Today is the first time since I left for my
trip that I have officially unpacked my bag. I just calculated and if my
math is correct that is 296 days. Now granted, I have gone through some
times where I have sort of ... Read more >
Tags: backpacking, food, friends, hostels, languages, locals, luggage, new zealand, partying, travel
MALAYSIA | Tuesday, 3 May 2011 | Views [2856]
Malaysia is a diverse country, both culturally and in its geographical offerings. From exploring islands getaways to trekking through ancient rainforests, Meg Koffel from Intrepid Travel shares her tips for getting off the beaten path in Malaysia ... Read more >
Tags: cameron highlands, cuisine, islands, malaysia, national parks, perentian islands, rainforest, taman negara, travel, wildlife
NEPAL | Tuesday, 3 May 2011 | Views [1916]
As home to Mt. Everest, Nepal attracts thousands of adventure travelers each year who attempt to summit the highest peak on the planet or complete the famous 7-14 day Himalayan trek known as the Annapurna Circuit. In light of these activities tourists ... Read more >
Tags: asia, buddhism, mountaineering, mt. everest, nepal, off the beaten path, travel, trekking
ARGENTINA | Friday, 15 Apr 2011 | Views [2862]
"Oh, you're young. She thought you were going to be
50" said Yvette, the woman in the front seat, pointing to our guide and
driver, Ana.
"What, 50? Why would I be 50?"
Another woman, Yvette's older sister Jillian, ... Read more >
Tags: argentina, backpacking, blogging, cafayate, culture, landscape, salta, south america, travel
CHILE | Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011 | Views [1222]
My time hiking Patagonia was fantastic. This
park is like none other on earth. The mountains are like none I've ever seen.
Great towers of granite jutting into the sky at
the top. Lush forests as you ascend the mountain. Semi-arid range ... Read more >
Tags: camping, chile, friends, hiking, off the beaten path, on the road, patagonia, south america, travel, trekking
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 9 Mar 2011 | Views [734]
After 8 Months of Travel Tomorrow is the first of March. 8 months away
from home. I make this realization as I sit on a small stone beach in
Queenstown, New Zealand. Straight ahead of me is the lake, lapping up
onto the shore. It's ... Read more >
Tags: australia, friends, inspiration, itinerary, mountains, nature, new zealand, travel, trekking
ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 1 Mar 2011 | Views [1077]
I shoulder my bags and step off the bus into a blaze. The
mid-afternoon sun limns my body in sweat as I scan the sky for the Teleférico.
The cable cars bob up to Cerro San Bernardo, hanging from the line like crab
apples. It is the first step in ... Read more >
Tags: argentina, beauty, cafayate, cafes, couchsurfing, entertainment, farms, salta, south america, transport
ARGENTINA | Thursday, 17 Feb 2011 | Views [1030]
"I'm going to Tucumán," says Martín, the man
sitting next to me in the double-decker bus' top row. He is slight of frame
with inky black hair, a touch of the Andean blood, so prevalent in Argentina's
northwest provinces, ... Read more >
Tags: argentina, buenos aires, bus travel, off the beaten path, salta, solo travel, south america, transportation, travel, traveling savage
BOTSWANA | Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011 | Views [1413]
Laura waiting for a ride in Botswana I never thought I would hitchhike. Not in a
million years and especially not
alone. But, six months ago I found myself alone and standing on the side of the
road trying to flag down every car that drove ... Read more >
Tags: africa, botswana, hitchhiking, locals, namibia, off the beaten path, tips, transportation, travel, traveler
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 10 Feb 2011 | Views [639]
It s not like I have a status in
Sydney - neither backpacker nor expatriate nor real tourist. Actually, I
don’t have any status. Anywhere. Fortunately, unlike the one person I've come
to visit here in Australia in 2010, I have a European passport, ... Read more >
Tags: australia, beaches, home, itineraries, life, malaysia, passport, south america, sydney, travel
TURKEY | Monday, 7 Feb 2011 | Views [2051]
The most interesting way of experiencing a new destination
is to get off-the-beaten-path, away from the tourist trail where you have the
opportunity to meet the authentic local people who have been untouched by
mainstream tourism. Trish Sare, Founder ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, bik hike adventures, biking, cappadocia, istanbul, kekova island, off the beaten path, off the beaten path, taurus mountains, turkey
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