Many "independent" travelers are immediately turned off by the word tour. They picture large groups huddled around a tour guide with an umbrella or worse, a portable microphone, spouting out facts about whatever random attraction they're standing in front of. They picture fanny packs and knee high … [Read more...] about Not All Tours Are Created Equal
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26 Things to Do Before Turning 26
Today I turn 25. Someone asked me if I'm having a quarter-life crisis. I replied that my whole life is a quarter-life crisis. Somehow these posts have become my most successful, so I'm glad that readers can relate to setting goals for each year. In the past year, I crossed off eight of my 25 items. … [Read more...] about 26 Things to Do Before Turning 26
Musings from a Music Festival
From the time I was fifteen, I spent every weekend at concerts and local shows. A divey all ages club called Swayze's in Kennesaw was my regular for Friday nights and I seemed to know everyone there. I would spend every dime I had on seeing my favorite bands and during those years I saw The Format … [Read more...] about Musings from a Music Festival
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Miami
Continuing my series on how to experience expensive cities for cheap, I headed to the land of nightclubs and beaches: Miami. While it's not quite on par with Sydney or London, Miami is certainly one of the more expensive cities in the United States, particularly when it comes to accommodation and … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Miami
Fort Lauderdale By Water
Some places are best experienced by water and Fort Lauderdale, Florida is one such place. As a city surrounded by canals and rivers, it's reminiscent of a more exotic Venice, complete with palm trees and bikinis. It's one of the world's largest cruise ports and where people like Stephen Spielberg … [Read more...] about Fort Lauderdale By Water