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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 3
It’s time to wrap up the week now with our favorite links from around the web.
With winter fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to start thinking about Caribbean getaways. This collection of lesser-known and budget-friendly Caribbean islands from the CBC will jump-start your wanderlust.
Vagabondish (one of our favorite online magazines) ran a great article yesterday about overcoming your pre-trip anxieties.
posted by Charles H. Russo on May 2
Every year, tourists flock to Southeast Asia, in hopes of netting the tropical ocean dream.
Khaosan Road, Bangkok
posted by Charles H. Russo on May 1
Planning a trip to Europe? You’ve got options beyond the traditional rail-pass.
Here are some practical, budget-minded tips about where to book planes, trains, boats, buses and automobiles when visiting the Old Continent.
Take to the Skies
You’ve probably heard of them by now; budget friendly flights are all the rage in Europe and offer some of the best deals when it comes to country-hopping.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 30
Please note: This is a sponsored post.
For me, luxury travel usually means little more than clean sheets, hot water and black coffee in the morning. Camping on a beach or staying with local villagers makes me just as happy as sipping a cocktail next to an elegantly landscaped plunge pool.
But even though vagabonding travelers like me have been known to sneer at expensive luxury resorts and dismiss their pampered guests as out of touch with reality, I recognize that the luxury travel experience, done well, can be a beautiful thing.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 30
1 year. 365 days. 52 weeks. Ummm…8760 hours?
You get the idea. It’s been a long time since I first created Brave New Traveler.
During that time I’ve met some amazing people, celebrated small milestones, and continued to plug away.
Some realizations: creating a sustainable blog model is much harder than it looks. It’s not like you can slap up some content (along with a strip or two of Google ads) and expect the money to roll in.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 30
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 29
In August 2007, travel journalist Eva Holland attended the Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference in Corte Madera, CA. In this article, Eva shares practical tips dished out by the professional Book Passage faculty of travel writers and editors.
Book Passage was a blast.
After four full days of workshops and discussion panels, and four late nights of informal schmoozing, I came away with some great advice, some new friends, and a serious cumulative hangover.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 25
Everything takes getting used to.
Whether it
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 25
San Telmo is one of the oldest districts in Buenos Aires. It was originally inhabited by the richest families in the city, who built wonderful architectural masterpieces as their homes. But in 1870 an outbreak of yellow fever forced them to seek residency elsewhere, and their mansions were converted into conventillos (boarding houses for the poor), with each one housing up to five families.
Nowadays you can still appreciate the beauty of this colonial-age architecture, and many of the buildings are now occupied by artists and craftsmen. In fact, it is the lively atmosphere and tango of San Telmo that attracts tourists from all over the world.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 24
Is there a link between monetary wealth and quality of life?
I pose this question because mainstream economic theory and the policies promoted by international