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My Favorite City In The World - Hong Kong!
Well to be honest I can’t say what city is my favorite. I haven't seen that much of the world yet to say which is the ultimate city for me to live in. At the moment it is definitely Hong Kong, China. I went to Hong Kong… -
Myth Busted!! Toilets Do Not Flush In The Opposite Direction In Australia
We've all heard this urban myth. If you were to flush a toilet in the northern hemisphere, the water would flow down clockwise. And when you travel down to the southern hemisphere and flush the toilet, the water would go… -
Southern Hospitality is Not Just a Myth!
After spending a week in the south, I've decided that "southern hospitality" is not just a myth, or something that you see in the movies. In fact, southern hospitality is the number one reason why I love the south so mu… -
QOTD - Which Country Has the Most Attractive Women?
Which country do you think has the most attractive women? -
Need Advice - Backpacking to Singapore
I plan on going backpacking to Singapore. Could anyone suggest cheap places to stay and things to do once I'm there? Thank you! -
My Experience Volunteering in Guatemala
Last week, I got out of this neverending winter in New York to spend an "alternative spring break" in Guatemala. It was my first time volunteering in a foreign country, and it was unlike any kind of volunteer work or tra… -
"Phone Booth Girls" and Their Sexy Ads Taped Inside
One of the standard features of any trip to London is the smorgasbord of "Phone Booth Girls" available in every red street-corner cubicle. A Home Office spokeswoman said: "Leaving calling cards in phone boxes is a nuisa… -
What's In Your McDonald's?
No matter where you travel to, you can always count on finding a McDonald's there. While it may be comforting if you're homesick to want to order a hamburger or french fries, chances are that there will be items on the… -
QOTD - Do You Like Foreign Movies?
Do you like to watch foreign movies? Which are your favorite? From what country? -
Where to Live After Graduation? The Netherlands, London, or Hong Kong?
Where am I going live in the future when I graduate? I asked myself this question many times before. To be honest, I don't have the answer. One thing is sure... I won't live in Leeuwarden, the small city I am studying no… -
Skydiving New Zealand
I swear, there is something about the air in New Zealand that makes you want to be adventurous. Although, the fact that they offer virtually every adventure activity you could ever hope for all in the same place doesn't… -
QOTD - Do You Like To Watch the Sunset?
Do you like to watch sunsets? Where? -
Getting Back to My Irish Roots
I always used to feel like people would just claim they were from this place or that place without having any validity behind those claims. Yeah, I'm Scottish, or I'm French. When I went to Scotland, my friends laughed a… -
QOTD - Your Last Trip?
What was the last trip you went on? -
My Experience at the Communal Baths or The Onsen (温泉)
The Onsen (温泉) or hot springs is a term typically used by the Japanese to refer to communal baths. Yes, communal bath, not swimming pool. The main purpose for going there is to bathe naked in a hot tub with a bunch of st… -
Underground Beggars and Entertainers
If you've never been on a New York subway, let me be the first to tell you that you're going to meet some interesting people down there, specifically the beggars and the performers. If you have, I'm sure you have your ow… -
Hungry? You Can Count On Chinese Anywhere in the World
When I travel I love to feast on the local eats and munch on their delecacies. It's a great experience to try different ethnic foods and learn about the culture. But I have to admit though that sometimes I do resort back… -
QOTD - Longest You've Been On A Plane?
What's the longest you've been on a plane? Where were you going? -
The Most Awesome Thing Caught On Camera!
I've always wanted to go on an African safari. It would be such a rewarding experience to witness nature in the wild and undisturbed. In 2004, a group of tourists went on a safari and caught one of the most unbelievable… -
Ryanair Plans to Charge Passengers to Use On-Board Toilets?!
According to this article here, "The head of Irish budget airline Ryanair Tuesday defended his plan to charge passengers to use on-board toilets, saying it would lead to 'less passenger inconvenience' during flights." Ry… -
QOTD - Your Ideal Vacation?
We all have our own idea of the ideal vacation. What would yours be? -
Video: Japanese Robot Unveiled. Is Governor Arnold Next?
Meet the HRP-4C, the latest Japanese humanoid robot. Scientists from Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology have said that she is being designed for the entertainment industry, such as a… -
My Trip to LlanfairPG Village & the Amazing Menai Bridge
I shortened the name of the village in the title. It should have read... The Church of Mary in the hollow of the White Hazel near the fierce whirlpool and the church of Tysilio by the Red Cave... that is the name of th… -
Video of FedEx Cargo Jet Crashing in Tokyo, Japan
FedEx suffered its first fatal accident with the crash of a Boeing Co. MD-11 jet at Tokyo’s Narita airport that killed both pilots. This was also Narita Airport's first fatal accident.Does watching a video like this mak… -
QOTD - Which Language Sounds the Nicest?
Which spoken language do you think sounds the nicest? -
I'm Rich! Biotch! - 2 Stories of How I Got Swindled
I will tell you a couple stories of how I did NOT become rich on my trip to the beautiful continent of Europe, the days I will hold dearly in my heart.Story One : Barcelona, Spain I was strutting down Las Ramblas and poi… -
Vietnam Minivans and Their Passengers
image sourceHave you ever seen a minivan in Vietnam? Well, the above photo pretty much sums it up. Minivans aren't needed in Vietnam if people can pile onto a bike. It's cheaper and uses less gas, I suppose. I've seen… -
YO! Drink Up!
Every group has a toast they like to say right before they drink into the sweet sweet nectar sitting in the cup in their hands. When I was in Brazil last year, we learned that the toast was "Saúde!", which was pronounce… -
QOTD - Do You Use Travel Guide Books?
When traveling, do you use any travel gude books such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet, Foder's, etc..? Which one is the best? -
Are These Ladyboys Hotter Than You?
Pictured above is the Thai pop sensation Venus Flytrap. They are arguably the most unique band in the world. Why? The group is made up of five young kathoeys or more commonly known as ladyboys. Yup, these seemingly attra… -
Things I Learned About Airports On My Way to Thailand
Flying to Thailand was the first time I'd ever flown in my life and it took 30 hours of air travel not including layovers. This is a brief list of what I learned.1. Never put your ticket down anywhere. Not even in the ba… -
My Meeting With the Black Hmong and Red Dzao People of Sapa, Vietnam
One of my most memorable trips was an experience I had visiting my mother's homeland of Vietnam. There was one particular location that intrigued me and that location was Sapa, which is the northern mountain ranges of th… -
QOTD - Which Ethnicity Would You Pick?
We know you are proud to be who you are. But just for fun, if you could be reborn another ethnicity, which ethnicity would you choose? Why? Do you like their culture, music, food, etc? -
Check Out Photos of This Underwater Restaurant in Maldives
This underwater restaurant is located at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Resort in Maldives. Looks pretty cool to me! I might be a little bit scared because I've had nightmares of being lost in the depths of the ocean with s… -
More Tips For the Haggler!
We wanted to share some more tips we received from Tripcrazed Reader x_last_first_kiss_x on our post: Here's a Useful Guide for Beginning HagglersIf you're in a country with people that don't speak english, take a calcul… -
Have You Eaten Dried Cuttlefish?
Just curious. Have you ever eaten dried cuttlefish snack? -
Have You Taught Abroad? Share Your Story With Us!
Have you taught abroad? Please share your story with us and our many Tripcrazed readers who are interested. You can submit your posts to us here and we'll go through them and select posts for the frontpage. Thanks so… -
I'm Craving Spanish Tortilla
One of the things I miss most about my time in Spain with my host mother is her food. My mouth is watering just thinking about it now. The Spanish Tortilla. Yum. So simple, but reminds me of my home in Spain.You know how… -
QOTD: What is the Strangest Thing You've Eaten?
Some of the best stories of traveling come from food stories - going somewhere new and eating the local fare is part of the excitement of taking a trip. What was the craziest thing you have ever eaten? Where was it, an… -
Innocent Weapon Smugglers? Seriously?
Seriously, what are some people thinking?! Have you ever taken a careful look at those confiscation bins at the airports? You know, the one displaying all the items that were taken from would be travelers. If not, you s… -
European Female Bartenders Are So Cool!
Back in college, I studied abroad in Madrid for a semester. And I'd have to say I did a lot of partying. I'd stay out until the wee hours of the morning causing my host mother to worry often. I mean, the places we went t… -
Teaching Abroad? Here Are the Top 10 Locations to Teach In
We've noticed that many of our readers are talking about teaching abroad. Many of you might already have an idea of where you want to teach and others may not. We found an interesting article entitled Top 10 Places fo… -
Are You Tripcrazed? Please Share Your Adventures With Us!
Hi everyone! We hope you'll share with us the places you've been, seen or hope to go, or your thoughts on anything related to traveling. You can submit your posts and questions to us here and we'll go through them an… -
QOTD - Would You Consider a Destination Wedding?
variastudio's photographySometimes, grooms and brides will travel far to get married in an exotic location or some place they love to visit. Would you ever consider a destination wedding? -
Here's a Useful Guide for Beginning Hagglers
In certain countries, it is perfectly common to do some haggling when purchasing any items, especially since I'm always told, "You're American. They're going to raise the price double or even triple for you since they kn… -
New York City, Twice in Three Days
I find it funny that I've never been to Times Square before, yet in the past 3 days I've been twice. The first time wasn't planned, if anything it was a side thought. We had originally hopped a train to partake in a ful… -
C'mon... Hostels Aren't That Bad
I love travel, all types of travel! I've stayed in nice hotels, yes, but I've also stayed in hostels in nearly every country I've been in. I think they're fun! I get to meet a ton of people and the prices are dirt cheap.… -
QOTD - Would You Volunteer Abroad?
Many people enjoy doing volunteer work. But you can also volunteer abroad in other countries which gives you the chance to help those in need and travel at the same time. Would you volunteer abroad? -
Check Out Dave, The Rapping Flight Attendant!
Check out this Dave the Rapping Flight Attendant of Southwest Airlines!And this singing flight attendant! -
When I Grow Up...
The last few weeks have been nothing but college related. Do I want to go to California? Do I want to go that deep into debt? Should I drop my first choice for one that isn't expensive...and would it be worth it? With t… -
Where Should You Be Living?
The other night on Facebook, everyone seemed to be taking the quiz, "Where Should You Be Living?" Some of my friends got some interesting results. My roomate's result said she should be living in the country! That's a lo… -
QOTD: Would You Go on a Homestay in India?
The New York Times recently posted a story about an expanding homestay project run by the Indian Ministry of Tourism. Thus far, the project has been highly successful. Participating families have really added their ow… -
I Love Japanese Spider-Man!
I love comics. Batman, Superman, X-Men, The Avengers, and Spider-Man. I love them all. So, it's always interesting when I happen upon other countries' take on my favorite heroes. Check these out: Japanese Spider-Man Ind… -
365 Days Ago Today, I Stepped Off My Plane From S. Korea and Into Philadelphia
Today, last year, was the day I stepped off of my plane from South Korea and into Philadelphia. The day I walked back into the life I already knew. Been a year since I read the words of the giant golden Buddha... Sin… -
I'm Considering Joining the Peace Corps - Would You Join?
Recently, I've been doing a lot of research of the Peace Corps. It seems like a great way to make a difference and live in another culture. Although, there are what some would consider drawbacks; the program sends peo… -
Barack Obama in My Hometown of Orange County Tomorrow!
I now live in New York, but it's still cool to hear that Barack Obama will be visiting the city I lived in for over 20 years. When I'm traveling, there are very few people who've ever even heard of Orange County so I… -
QOTD - Do You Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Are you wearing green today? -
I Met Every Country in One Week at World Youth Day
World Youth Day is a Catholic festival that is held internationally every two to three years changing locations each time. The next WYD will be held in Madrid, Spain in 2011. I, along with 50 other people, made the trip… -
My Plan to Become a Panda Keeper for a Day in Beautiful Sichuan, China
I am going to China this summer for the first time. The highlight of my trip will be to become a Panda Keeper at Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center: Here's what this International Internship entails: -
Armpit Hair Isn't Only For the French
When I was a little girl, I remembered asking my aunt why she didn't shave the hair under her arms like my mom and the rest of the aunts did. Her husband immediately chimed in and said, "French women leave their armpit h… -
QOTD: Spring Break - Where are the Best Parties?
In light of spring break rapidly approaching, there is an increasing amount of talk on the streets about where to go. These talks have generally been based around the question: "Where are the best parties?" Or, "Wh… -
My Spontaneous Trip to New York
First San Diego, now New York. After this trip, I'm sure this won't be the last time I will make a random trip somewhere in the world! How did I end up deciding to go? I was chatting with Erin, aka charmed1alwayz,… -
I Had Transvestites, Murderers, and Strippers for Neighbors in London
Living in London was quite exciting. More exciting than identifying the disparities between the English and US versions of Harry Potter, like some people do. However, the location I lived in was odd. A bit stranger on… -
QOTD - Have You Been Skydiving?
Have you ever been skydiving? Would you ever go? -
For Those In Cultures Who Eat Mostly Rice: White Rice vs. Brown Rice
When Brown rice gets converted to white rice it loses 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber… -
How to Pack a Carry On for a Long Trip
Hey everyone! Planning to go on a long trip, but don't want to pack your whole wardrobe? In fact, you just want to pack a carry on so you don't have to deal with the long wait at the baggage claim or risk your bag being… -
QOTD - Have a Place You Love to Revisit Often?
There are places that we love to revisit over and over again. Is there a place you've been many times? Where? -
Get Your Adrenaline Pumping - Ride a Taxi
My first ever adventure taxi ride came during my first trip to Asia. After we'd all gotten ready and dolled up to go out on a night on the town, we hopped into a taxi. Little did we know, there would be a lot of screamin… -
Dumb Laws in Alabama
• A 1950 anti-obscenity law in Irondale, Ala., prohibited any showing of anyone nude or "in a substantially nude state" except a babe in arms. • Anniston: You may not wear blue jeans down Noble Street. • An ordinance… -
My Top 5 Vacation Spots I Want to Visit
Since I'm in dire need of a vacation, I'm going to count down the top 5 places I'd really love to see. I absolutely love to travel, and hopefully we can visit these spots soon! If anyone's been to these places, I want to… -
QOTD - What Are Your Plans For the Weekend?
What are everyone's plans for the weekend? -
Why There Shouldn't Be a North American Union
"Mexico could borrow from U.S. tactics in the fight against terrorism as it battles a crisis of drug-related violence along the U.S.-Mexico border, the top U.S. military officer said Friday. Returning from a six-day tr… -
Washington DC Will Soon Blossom Again
Each year, Washington DC holds a huge National Cherry Blossom Festival. Cherry blossoms bloom only once a year and this year, their peak blooming period is April 3 - April 9. And the weekend of April 4-5 is when most of… -
Asian Kids Are Set to Much Harsher Standards
This recent Lovelyish Post was inspired by past entry on Female American Beauty vs Asian Culture's Ideal Beauty."Yes, in a lot of Asian cultures pale = beautiful. I lived in Hong Kong for 10 years and girls try to avoid… -
QOTD: Where Would You Go to Get Away From it All?
We all have a place (or type of place) that we dream of going when we get sick of our everyday lives. What would that place be for you? Where would you go to get away from it all? -
A Chance to Walk Through the Slums of Mumbai, India
I watched the Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" movie for the second time last week and I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a movie about love and hope. It's uplifting, and it's rare for an Oscar-winning movie not to b… -
"Top Vacation Destinations For the Newly Unemployed"... What?!
Seriously, isn’t that what everyone does when they get the proverbial “pink slip?” I was gathering my daily dose of news on another repetitive news weekend and found an article promoting traveling after losing your job.… -
Most Interesting Libraries of the World
A follow-up of a previous post about the Most Interesting Bookstores in the World. Here are the most interesting libraries. Enjoy:The Central Public Library in Vancouver, Canada, was designed by the architect Moshe Safdi… -
Being in Four Places At Once
Have you ever wanted to be in 2 places at once? How about 4? I got the idea when I watched the movie "A Walk To Remember." When the main character mentioned to her boyfriend that one of the things she wanted to do be… -
QOTD: Would You Take a Train Trip Across Your Country?
There was an article in the New York Times travel section about a man who took a trip across the US by train. He included photos from various sections of his journey, and a small caption saying what each place was. This… -
Should You Go To Ireland for St. Patrick's Day?
Given the upcoming holiday, I've decided to share my experience of being in Dublin on St Patrick's Day. Hopefully, if you plan to travel to Ireland someday (which you probably should as it is a fun and interesting plac… -
Voice For the Voiceless - Saving Abused and Battered Women in Thailand
27 Million people are enslaved today. Modern day slavery known as human trafficking is the recruitment, transfer or harboring by the means of coercion, force, manipulation and fraud for the purpose of sexual exploitation… -
Life's a Beach on Kenting in Taiwain
The girls' planned to have an early spring getaway and decided on Kenting, the most famous beach in Taiwan, located at the southern most tip of the country. After months of experiencing gray skies and cool foggy mornings… -
QOTD: Culturally Inspired Home Decor?
Trends in home decor oftentimes come from a certain cultural genre or socially inspired backgrounds. With trends in Asian architecture and an increasing number of Zen gardens, it is hard to leave these types of trend… -
Where I Want to Go For My Honeymoon
Guest post by black_lie I've got my heart set on Bonaire. I went there in seventh grade for a week-long scuba trip and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Even though it's been such a long time I still… -
Asians Are Weird
Guest post by Mad_BrideYea, I said it. As an Asian myself, I'm often sent into shock and awe at some of the things we come up with. The newest thing that makes me question my heritage and marvel at how we come up with… -
Amazing Architecture - The Arundel Cathedral
Guest post by Neeka1First, the History bit....for you history lovers!!!!!Built in 1873, the cathedral's architecture is the French Gothic style – a design that was popular when the Dukes of Norfolk rose to eminence in th… -
Are You TripCrazed? Please Share Your Adventures With Us!
Hi everyone! We hope you'll share with us the places you've been, seen or hope to go, or your thoughts on anything related to traveling. You can submit your posts and questions to us here and we'll go through them an… -
QOTD - Nicest Airport?
What's the nicest airport you've been to? -
Carilo, Argentina: The Pine Forest in the Sand
by MollyCarilo is one of those places that I would never have been able to see had I not known locals to the area. I stayed in Buenos Aires for a month, and one of my favorite parts of my stay was my trip down to Carilo.… -
Journey to Alishan in Taiwan Part 2
Guest post by icapillasAs I've mention in my previous blog, cherry blossoms are one of Alishan's major attractions. The place is usually crowded with tourists from all walks of life in mid March when the flowers are in f… -
QOTD - Did the New Baggage Limits Affect You?
Does the more recent limit on number of baggage you can bring on a plane affect your travels? -
Volcano Hiking in Panama
by MollyHike a volcano? Of course I want to hike a volcano! Wait....what.....what time do we have to leave? When I was staying in a smaller mountain town in Boquete, Panama, I was excited by the idea of hiking a volcano… -
Go See The David
Guest post by nprospect Something every single person simply must add to their bucket list is seeing Michelangelo's The David. Go see it sooner rather than later. In fact, go to Florence (Firenze), Italy right now and s… -
QOTD - Have You Been to Toronto?
Thanks to all who answered our previous question QOTD - What Structure is This?It is indeed the CN Tower in Toronto, Ontaraio, Canada!Has anyone here been to Toronto or lives there? What other sites do you recommend? -
Traveling Tips for the Adventurous
Guest post by JadedJanissaryI've traveled quite a lot over the past 5 years or so (since goingaway for college and embarking upon my education and career), and havelearned a good bit of helpful tips for traveling. So, h… -
No Frills Airline
by Anne Here's a funny video about no frills airlines going overboard. How far do you think an airline will go to save or make some money? Have you had a bad experience on an airline before? -
$220 from NYC to Barcelona or Madrid, Spain
Guest post by janetFor those of you in NYC: April, October, November and December:$229 to Barcelona $254 to Madrid Iberia Airlines Purchase directly on www.iberia.com for $220 round-trip including tax and fees... They a… -
Help! Need Cheap Accommodation in NYC
Guest post by somethingbluee I'm planning to go backpacking with some friends to New York City soon. We found cheap flight tickets and now are looking for place to stay. We are looking for an inexpensive and decent pla… -
QOTD - Who Are Your Favorite People to Travel With?
Who are your favorite people to travel with? Why? -
12 Things I learned in Switzerland
Guest post by JadedJanissary 12 things I learned my first real day in Switzerland 12) I'm EXTREMELY nice compared to Europeans. 11) European girls are cute. 10) A power converter can be very similar in size and volum… -
My Adventures in Key West, Florida
Guest post by prullmw I have arrived safely in Key West: The above photo was taken at the beginning of U.S. Route 1, which is indicated by mile marker 0 in Key West. From here, Route 1 heads 2,377 miles north to its t… -
Rome or Paris?
Guest post by oneforomission I have a dilemma. This summer, I was planning to go to England for a week and then Germany for four weeks. I'm a student and the trip to Germany was canceled due to the fact that not enoug… -
QOTD - What's the Easiest Way to Learn a Foreign Language?
What's the easiest way to learn a foreign language? How many languages can you speak? -
Getting Stuck in the Streets of Greece
by Molly When I used to think about the Greek countryside, all I could envision were beautiful olive trees and rolling hillsides. When I got there, those visions pretty much became a reality. My family and I took a trip… -
James Bond Island - Ko Tapu
Guest post by black_lie Today we went to the island in Thailand where they filmed Man with the Golden Gun. Its real name is Ko Tapu but even the natives call it James Bond Island due to the movie. Then we went to this… -
Maine is Now Serving Coffee via Bare Chested Waitresses
by Anne My co-worker showed me this article about a coffee shop where you get your coffee served by topless waitresses. At first I guessed that it might be Las Vegas or some other party-like city, but it was actual… -
QOTD - Any Trips for Summer Planned?
We can smell the cold winter leaving us soon. Do you have any trips for summer planned? -
Journey to Alishan in Taiwan
Guest post by icapillasA visit to Alishan is a must if you happen to be in Taiwan. Located at Chiayi county, it is a mountain resort (average height of Alishan Mountain Range: 2,500 meters), one of the most famous touris… -
Best Scuba Diving in North America
by MollyScuba diving is an exciting adventure that we should all have once in our lives. There are hundreds of beautiful places all over the world that you can go to take in breathtaking views and see some pretty strange… -
What To Bring on Vacation
This post originally appeared on LovelyishThat’s right, The Boy and I are heading to Venice! How exciting! Well, everyone’s reaction is “Aw wow, it’s so romantic” and we’re like “Eh, okay." For me, the wettest country in… -
QOTD - Do You Book Travel Online?
Do you generally book your travels online? -
The Most Interesting Bookstores of the World
Guest post by chloeAnnelieseSelexyz Bookstore in Maastricht, Holland. The bookstore is installed in an old Dominican church. The coffee shop of the Selexyz Bookstore in Maastricht is settled in the altar of the church. -
Getting to Boston for Less Than a Week's Paycheck
Guest post by colleen22 When traveling between cities, it's important to keep a budget in mind. I used to date a guy in Boston, Massachusettes while I lived in Brooklyn, New York, and it never would have worked out betwe… -
Some of My Favorites - New York City in the United States
Guest post by My_blog_for_2009There have been plenty of interesting photos on TripCrazed being posted.To balanced up the score, even though I loved going to both Canada and United States last year, I felt it was time to… -
QOTD - What Structure is This?
Thanks to all of our Tripcrazed who answered the question, "Where is this bridge located?" If you answered that it was London, then you are right! Bonus to those of you who knew that it was called the Tower Bridge!… -
Cliff Jumping in Aspen, Colorado
by Molly Standing at the top of a rocky cliff, looking down into the melted runoff water from the snowy mountaintops makes you think about just how brave you're willing to be. When you get out to Aspen, Colorado, the loc… -
The United States of America and Canada
Guest post by My_blog_for_2009 Here are the photos we took of New York, Boston, Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Washington etc.Enjoy. -
QOTD - Tattoos and Piercings?
How are tattoos and piercings viewed in your culture?
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