Archive | February, 2012

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The February Express 2012

By on February 29, 2012 in Random, Writing

February has been another great month for BvtW, and the February Express 2012 will get you up to speed very quickly! Check inside to get bits and pieces from this blog, other blogs and social media.

February 29, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }
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Your Passport to a New Career: The World Nomads Travel Writing Scholarship

By on February 28, 2012 in Contests, Writing

What do you get when you mix Rough Guides, World Nomads, Travelfish and a Malaysian food tour? You get the WorldNomads Travel Writing Scholarship for 2012, and this one is not only a brilliant way to get your foot in the door of a travel writing career, but also a mind-blowing escape to three of Southeast Asia’s best: Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

February 28, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 3 }

Sunday Snap: Inside the Dali Museum

By on February 26, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Figueres, Spain is home to a Salvador Dali Museum, and I just had to visit. It was well worth the train trip from Barcelona to see. If you enjoy this shot, be sure to share it around. Thanks!
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February 26, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }

Saturday Snap: The Sydney Lights

By on February 25, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Each year, Vivid Sydney lights up the city in art. Buildings become backdrops and colors are everywhere. This is a photo of a couple of friends walking towards the lights. If you like, share around!
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February 25, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 1 }
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How I Scored 2 Peak-season International Tickets for $300: Part 2 – Reward Burn

By on February 23, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

Now for part 2 of how Cheryl got an amazing flight deal using miles: two international round-trip tickets with a stopover during high season for just $300.

February 23, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }
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The Two Faces of Brooke

By on February 22, 2012 in Australia, Contests, Oceania

I will always be American no matter where I am in the world. But, after 3 years in Australia, and 3 years of being with an Aussie guy, I don’t really flinch when people ask me, “How ya going?” I’m in a weird place, and that’s kind of what I wanted to portray in the LAST ROUND of the Canon Island Blogger Competition.

February 22, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 23 }
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I Want to Travel But Can’t Find a Travel Partner (aka Solo Travel Anxiety)

By on February 20, 2012 in Female Travel, Health & Safety

Not everyone has the same travel dreams that I do, so finding a friend that wants to do the exact thing is just not a possibility. Instead of sitting at home and thinking that I’ll never be able to travel because I can’t get so-and-so to do it, too, I simply decided to fulfill my dreams and set off on the solo road.

February 20, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 24 }

Sunday Snap: Lovebirds in Macaw Mountain

By on February 19, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Macaw Mountain is a bird refuge in Honduras near Copan. it was there that I got to get up close and personal with a couple of lovebirds. So cute. Share if you think so, too!
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February 19, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }

Saturday Snap: Holy Tarantula!

By on February 18, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

I don’t do well with bugs, and spiders are the worst. I was shaking with nervousness when my Tikal guide picked this tarantula up and was trying to coax group members to hold it. NO THANKS! Share if you enjoy!
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February 18, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }
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How I Scored 2 Peak-season International Tickets for $300: Part 1 – Air Loyalty Programs & Earning

By on February 16, 2012 in Thrifty Travel

Are air loyalty programs a bit of a mystery to you? If so, read this post where Cheryl gives the low-down on choosing the right program and earning those rewards.

February 16, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }