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By on February 6, 2013 in Contests

Yep, today at 7pm EST (that’s for folks in the USA), we’re (Beers and Beans and I) talking “Adventures in Packing” because, let’s face it, we’ve all had them!

February 6, 2013 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }
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The $50 Christmas Wishlist Giveaway from Ciao Bella Travel [Ended]

By on December 10, 2012 in Contests, Tech & Gear

We’d like to give you the opportunity to get your own travel gear from Ciao Bella Travel in this $50 Christmas Wishlist Giveaway!

December 10, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 57 }
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3 Months of Giveaways for #FTU Members! [ended]

By on August 13, 2012 in Contests, Female Travel, Newsletter

It’s been a while since we did an FTU related giveaway, but lucky you! I’ve lined up giveaways to Female Travel Underground members for the next 3 months! Read on to find out the details.

August 13, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 42 }
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Win Business Cards, Name Your Dream Job Title! [Ended]

By on June 18, 2012 in Contests

I don’t think I know anyone that couldn’t benefit from having a set of their own business cards, even if it is just a way to drop an email address or link to a Facebook page. I have a little contest for you where you can win a set of your very own business cards, courtesy of Uprinting.com!

June 18, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 35 }

10 Votes Kept Me from Canon Island

By on March 14, 2012 in Australia, Contests, Oceania

It was a long, long 10 week contest, and when it came down to actually getting to go on the trip or not, it was a matter of 10 votes that could have made the difference. Talk about a bummer! Read inside for the contest wrap-up.

March 14, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 4 }
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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 }
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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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Palm Tree in Eye Photo: How I Got the Shot

By on February 8, 2012 in Australia, Contests, Oceania

Photoshop was not involved in the making of this photo. If you’d like to know how the magic happened, read on. You might even be a bit impressed.

February 8, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 16 }
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If I Win, You Win! Canon Island Photo Submission 3 of 5

By on January 23, 2012 in Australia, Contests, Oceania

Round 3 of the competition is live, and this round’s theme is “dessert island”. Can you help me get there by giving me a quick vote? If I win, you win! Seriously, read on to find out!

January 23, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }
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My Canon Island Photo Submission 2 of 5: Desert Island

By on January 13, 2012 in Australia, Contests, Oceania

Big news! After round 1 of the Canon Island Blogger Photo Contest, the one where only 5 bloggers have been chosen to compete for a chance to visit Canon Island in March, I’m in the lead! See what I have picked for round 2!

January 13, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 1 }