Sunday Snap: Beautiful Dingo

Fraser Island in Australia is home to the beautiful, wild dingo. These dogs might look friendly, but they have been known to attack — so pack up the food and keep your distance!
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By on June 3, 2012 in Weekend Snaps
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Saturday Snap: Aya Sofia View from Cheers Hostel

From the terrace bar on top of Cheers Hostel in Istanbul, you get an impressive view of the Aya Sophia. How’s that for a beer accompaniment. Share if you enjoy!
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By on June 2, 2012 in Weekend Snaps
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The May Express 2012

The Monthly Express covers all the things going down in BvtW land for the previous month. The goal is to help you get on top of what’s been going on so you can start the next month fresh and ready to roll. Train’s leaving… all aboard!

By on May 31, 2012 in Writing
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taxis in urumqi

Funny Things Happen When You Can’t Speak the Language, Western China Edition

Western China is a difficult place to travel if you don’t know Chinese… or Uyghur. Either way, it’s all super foreign and we have some hilarious adventures because of it. Read on to discover a few of our most recent!

By on May 31, 2012 in China, Language Learning
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child squatting with assless pants in China

Ass-less Pants, All the Kids are Wearing Them

Because diapers are highly overrated, right?! We were shocked in China to discover a little cultural difference that is just strange.

By on May 30, 2012 in China
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grand anzac room

Hostelworld Match-up: See Troy & Gallipoli, Stay at Anzac Hotel Chain

We told Hostelworld that we wanted to head south of Istanbul to Canakkale so we could explore both Troy and Gallipoli. Hostelworld matched up our plans and set us up with a stay at the Anzac Hotel, right in the downtown of Canakkale.

By on May 28, 2012 in Hostels & Hotels, Turkey
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Milan

Thrifty Thursday: How I Saved 150 Euro on VAT in Europe (shopping tactics, plus how to claim)

Have you ever imagined going on a holiday to Europe but actually getting money refunded to you when you are flying home? Well, if you like shopping, then this Thrifty Thursday guest post by Jo Karnaghan will tickle your fancy!

By on May 24, 2012 in Italy, Thrifty Travel
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Take a break! Monthly Updates, Deals, and Contests from Travel.com.au

It’s time to take a break from our regularly scheduled blogging to bring you some updates from Travel.com.au. Travel.com.au are an online booking agency whose monthly sponsorship is helping me to see the world.

By on May 23, 2012 in Australia, Random, Thrifty Travel
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pat biking in cappadocia

Cappadocia was NOT meant for Bicycles

The third day of our Intrepid Travel tour in Cappadocia involved bike riding… and let’s just say that Pat and I are not bike people. It was an experience that I’m glad we attempted, but during those few hours, I’m sure we said once or twice that we would never get on a bike ever again!

By on May 21, 2012 in Turkey
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manas

I’m Chasing the Magic… What Keeps You Traveling?

Central Asia, the lands of the ancient Silk Road, and the route of much trade, war, and magic, has been my obsession for a long time — only I haven’t explored that much of it beyond my beloved Kyrgyzstan… until now.

By on May 15, 2012 in China, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel
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