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My Brush with Death While on Vacation
Guest post submitted by LinteriaIt's April of 2007. While most college kids were in Cancun, Boca Raton, or some other typical beachy Spring Break place, I was in the Dominican Republic with my family on vacation. Everyt… -
Studying Abroad in Madrid, Spain Changed My Life
by AnneBy the time I hit freshman year in college, I'd only visited about three other places outside of California where I lived, which included Las Vegas and Mexico (TJ). So needless to say, I wasn't well-traveled. Ho… -
Pier 39 in San Francisco, California
Guest post submitted by anneEven though I've been to San Francisco many times, I never leave without a trip to Pier 39. It's really something you can't leave without visiting. -
Vote For Your Favorite Honeymoon Cabin!
Guest post from SunnyMitsuSeclusion, bedroom fireplace, mountain view-These were the things people found most important in a honeymoon cabin.I'm going to add pool table (and possible other games) and a comfy couch in fr… -
What's a Good Budget for 5 Days in Paris?
Guest post submitted by ms_moca Right now, I'm focused on my winter vacation. I'm going to take a week off from work to travel. My heart's set on Paris but I don't know if my bank account will take me there. Round trip… -
Didn't Bring Toilet Paper For My Trip
This was posted originally on Healthkicker It was a growing concern even before I departed. With all the crazy foods I'm going to eat, what was I going to use to wipe my tushy if they didn’t have toilet paper?… -
I Caught It, I Caught The Travel Bug
Guest blog by Ms_Moca I'd do it again. Over and over and over again. And when I'm not doing it. I'm thinking about doing it. And when I'm not thinking about doing it, I dream about doing it. And when I'm not dreamin… -
Do you remember your first time on a plane?
Guest blog by Kash I remember my first time on a plane. It was to the United States as a 6 year old. It was amazing to go from a village no one ever heard of to the greatest city in the world, NYC. Do you remem… -
Cheapest NYC Tour Ever
Want to know the cheapest way for a tour around NYC? Okay, are you ready for this? The public NYC buses. No, I'm actually being serious. Why spend $40+ dollars when you can spend $7 metro card for a full day pass a… -
In Shanghai, I Wasn't Chinese I Was Dollar Bills...
Guest post submitted by Ms. Moca In Shanghai, I wasn't Chinese. I was dollar bills and sure enough, I acted like it. Dining at ritzy restaurants, dancing in decadent clubs, partying away pompously. I wasn't the only o… -
QOTD - What Are Some Essentials You Need To Pack When Traveling?
QOTD What are some essentials you need to pack when traveling? -
What Tourists Miss Out From The Real Thailand
Many people have Thailand as one of their "one day" places. As in, "one day I'd like to visit Thailand" or "one day I'd like to ride an elephant in Thailand". However, for most these dreams are realistic and even… -
New York City Is Not Just 42nd Street & Statue Of Liberty, There's More
Everyday when I get in to the 42nd street train station, I have to fight through the swarms of people that are visiting NYC. For the most part it’s not a problem because I understand they’re here to visit the city… -
QOTD - The Best Places To Visit In Your City?
If tourists had come to your city, what would be the best places to visit? Why? -
"I Live Here But I've Never Seen the Sights."
Guest post submitted by manishmathur Something that I've noticed is that when I visit cities, I usually go straight to the main tourist attractions. But people who live there never get around to visiting the attracti… -
QOTD: Where Is the Most Romantic Place on Earth?
Where's the most romantic place you've ever been or where do you think the most romantic place on earth is? -
Weird NJ: A Scavenger Hunter's Dream Trip
Guest post submitted by The_PrestigiatorWhen people envision a dream vacation spot, New Jersey doesn't frequently pop into the picture? Common stereotypes of this states include it being mafia central, the USA's armpit,… -
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
We hope all of you have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends! Where ever you are in the world we wish you much happiness, health and safe travels! Love, The TripCrazed Team -
QOTD: How Far Are You Traveling for the Holidays?
Are you traveling this week or next for the holidays? How far are you going? By plane, car, train, boat or feet? -
I Don't Want the Typical NYC Tourist Experience...
Guest post submitted by Alex_Horschack I'm in New York City for the first time in my life (besides this one time when I was a little bastard angsty preteen with my family, when I ruined the whole trip by making them l… -
Hostels Are Cheaper & Sometimes Better Than Hotels
This is a guest blog submitted by the_prestigiator Many people traveling and studying abroad wonder the same thing. Should I spring for a hotel or save my much needed dollars for a better activity? And many of the… -
Cash Strapped? Go To South America, A Must See
by Molly As the value of the dollar continues to drop, recently graduated students are forced to rethink a Euro trip or a jaunt over to London. As the previously frequented hotspot for college grads and study abroad… -
Get A Trip Anywhere In The World, Where Would You Go? - TripCrazed QOTD
TripCrazed QOTD If you could take a trip anywhere around the world where would you go? Why? -
Machu Picchu: The Hidden Empire
by Anne Have you been dying to go to South America, but not sure where to go? I definitely recommend making a visit to Machu Picchu some time during your life. This hidden empire is set high above the mountains in…
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