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Worldwide Travel. Local people, places, arts/culture, education, nature, sports, and healthy living.

Pedestrian Bridge in Covilha Portugal

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Pedestrian bridge over Ribeira da Carpinteira, Covilha, Portugal

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all photos by fernando guerra – FG+SG

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Kayaking/Backcountry Tours

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Kayaking/Backcountry Tours

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sunset

Interesting name for a Tour Company in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands:  Swashbucklin Tours: http://www.swashbucklintours.com/

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Music for Relaxing / Traveling

Posted in Music, Travel

Weinland – For Land, For Love, For Time

Mona  - Kale rang Da Paranda

Shugo Tokumaru -  Mist

Dam Mantle –  Movement

Salem –  Frost


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Long Lasting Luggage

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Long Lasting Luggage

Just realized this luggage has lasted 8 years, looks brand new, great colors and durable.

Briggs & Riley Luggage

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Beach Culture

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Beach Culture

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Travel Music

Posted in Music, Travel

The Pogues  - “London Girl”

Rose Elinor Dougall  - “May Holiday”

Harlem Shakes  - “Niagara Falls”

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Loved Iphone App

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Few of my friends travel frequently for business, they found this App to be helpful.

TripIt for iPhone is a free iPhone travel app that keeps your TripIt itineraries at the ready whether you’re online, offline or in airplane mode. Get access to all the trip planning information you might need on the road, even when you can’t connect to the Internet.”

Trip it

“Just forward your travel confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com.”

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Music suggestions for your Travel

Posted in Music, Travel

Taken by Trees  -  Watch the Waves -  Alternative

Frou Frou  -  Flicks – Rock

Olive  – Smile -  Pop

Matisyahu –  Motivate – Alternative

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A Travel Checklist for You

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Why we Travel

Learning about different Cultures and Diversity

Tasting New Foods

Volunteering and Helping Others

Developing a Worldwide Network of Friends

History and Discovery of an Area

Shopping for Handi-Crafts and Treasured Keepsakes

Relaxing and Rejuvenating

Spending Time with Our Loved Ones - family, honeymoon, friends

Adventure, Sports, and Exercise

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Travel Checklist

Is my Travel Documentation Up to Date

ID-Drivers License

Passport

Visa

Photocopies of Travel Documentation

Approximate Length of Travel

Financial Consideration

Currency

Exchange Rates

Cash

Credit Cards

Debt Cards

Travelers Checks

Transportation

Airplane

Bus

Train

Boat

Car

Rental Car

Guide Books

How Recent Books have been published?

Itineraries

How planned do I need to be?

Organize Everything or plan as we go?

Lodging

To book or not to book?

Stay in one place or jump around?

Quality or Quantity?

Hotel, B&B, Condo, Hostel, Exchange?

Location – Close to Beach, Tourist Attractions, View, Restaurants, etc…

What Language do the People Speak Where I am Traveling

Translation Books

Translation Electronics

Health

Immunizations

Travel Insurance

Travel First Aid Kit – DIY or Purchase pre-made for you specific needs.

Safety

If camping:  Outdoor Survival Kit

Bureau of Consular Affairs Website

Contacting Home

Email

Blog

Postcards

Calling Cards

Cell Phones – Check if your Cell Service allows for international calls.

Packing Check List

Travel Light Carry On  (Remember Size Restrictions – ( Click Here)

Checking Luggage (Remember Luggage Name Tags)

Reading Materials

Journal

Water Bottle

Universal Converter

Hair Care Electronics

LapTop/Mini Computer

Computer Case

Music Player

Camera

Camcorder

Batteries

Battery Charger

Film and/or Memory Cards

Personal Hygiene

Prescriptions and Refills

Sun Screen

Bug Repellant

Hand Sanitizer

Sunglasses

Ear Plugs/Eye Shades

Neck & Lumbar Pillow

Umbrella

Rain Jacket

Money/Document Belt

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Maaji Swimwear

Posted in picky Picks, Travel

Finally found a line of  x-Small bikinis I love.  Delightful colors and designs.

Website with these swimsuits:  Zakoda

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picky Travel Twitter Feed

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Destination Drop Down

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Bicycling – Lake Shasta California

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A Compassionate Cowboy. A Daughters Perspective

Posted in Thoughts of the Day, Travel

New Mexico

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Natalie Candelaria in Del Mar California

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Abound Now

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