Right before heading to Japan, Stuart and I completed a biking adventure up to Prachinburi province, northwest of Krungthep (Bangkok). We had talked about doing a combined train-bike day trip just for the experience, so…

The Eastern State Penitentiary is probably one of my weird interests that just happens to be a two hour drive from where I grew up. You've probably seen it on Ghost Hunters, MTV's Fear, or Most Haunted Live. It's…

image source Anyone who has flown internationally is familiar with the stress and fatigue that often comes with layovers and missed connecting flights; rushing through a terminal or trying to stretch out in tiny chai…

Some have taken cross-country trips by Amtrak, exploring the greatness that is American scenery without even having to get up from their seats. image source

We left at 5 a.m. and headed out on the road. The first part of our tour was the Arlington Cemetery in Virgina. Our tour guide was a little old lady with an orange umbrella. We thought she was going to be slower but thi…

In honor of the warm months and approaching summer, many of us will be dusting off our grills and firing them up. However, what many people call a "barbecue" in reference to the cooking of food on a grill outdoors is,…

image source Well it's almost here...June and wedding season. I went through my entire childhood having never been subjected to a frosting pink dress, tossing petals down an aisle. However, come my twenties, and seeming…

We've all heard the stereotype about New Yorkers. They're not friendly. They're too fast paced. They're downright rude! Well, I've had the pleasure of being both a visitor and a local of the Big Apple and I can see bo…

Picking flowers. Twirling in sun-dresses. Blowing bubbles. Chasing balloons. Passing out Jesus pamphlets. Ah, the festivities! How I do love them! I find the depictions of small towns like Mayberry and Stars Hollow t…

Imagine going into a club where you would lay down thousands of dollars to spend some "quality time" and occasionally "alone time" with an attractive person. Now picture that this attractive person is a guy and the perso…

Have you ever had your hopes up, your sights set, and camera ready only to be let down? Sometimes so much anticipation and planning goes into our adventures that by the time we arrive and see what there is to see, ou…

Many cities in Asia try to trumpet their lively arts scene, positioning themselves as cities of culture on the pages of tour guidebooks and travel magazines. The Big Mango is no exception. Last week the Ministry of…

image source Are you going anywhere this summer? Do you have a list of places where you want to spend the summer?

Every year during the last Saturday in January, pirates invade my town. They arrive on ship through the Hillsborough Bay, take the city key of Tampa from the mayor, and throw beads and coins during a parade.…

image source My husband has a great job. I mention this because his job is allowing us to go to Latvia in September with pretty much all expenses paid. We will spend a week there, him attending a conference, me relax…

OK I might be weird but the communal living idea does not seem that bad of an idea. There are many types of Communal Living Communities out there with many different visions for what they want. Some are Eco Conscious…

image source: www.wheresgeorge.com All the children in our family and many others are tracking currency using wheresgeorge.com. After you register a note they will even send you e-mail updates whenever someone else ent…

The southern United States that is. Where I's born and raised. The state in which I live is Tennessee. It's amazing. Sure it ain't considered "the deep south" but it is most DEFINITELY part of the south. There are 4 th…

Let's share our knowledge of foreign languages with the rest of the Tripcrazed community. How do you ask "Where is the restroom?" In how many languages can you ask it? List them for us!

In the dining room of the Salt Hotel of Bolivia, the salt is always on the table. In fact, the salt is the table. Along with photographer Robert Dam, Oddee's crew went on July 2008 to this unique hotel located over the…

I'm currently reading a book called "Don't Know Much About Geography," which, despite being written for eejits has actually got me thinking lots about the world. Today, it reminded me of sitting in a geography lesson w…

I imitate a British accent at least once a day. Are any of you British, or do any of you know someone who is British with a spiffy British accent? How often do the British imitate American accents?

What's the strangest thing you've ever seen during your travels?

I think Berlin has some pretty good ice cream. I remember one little stand I stopped at having ice cream in exactly every color of the rainbow, and many shades in between. I was so mesmerized by the colors

I found this article warning foreigners who are planning trips to America what not to do when they get here. Some things that might seem innocent to foreigners can be offensive to American culture. I never noticed, but…

Growing up in New York has definitely made me a pizza snob. That’s what my out-of-state friends call me, anyway. I don’t even bother trying pizza anymore when I travel. Not even Chicago’s deep-dish will do it for me.…

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I spent the first week of my trip to Australia pulling weeds. Actually, more like taking a huge pair of clippers, hacking the weeds down, and smothering the remains with poison as to ensure that the buggers didn't grow b…

20, Long Island, New YorkFavorite places I've visited: Definitely Boston. Everything about that city is just so cool. Though the feel is urban, it's still a place where you can sit almost anywhere and relax. It's a grea…

It's been three days since my sister and I breathed in Manhattan's polluted air and for the five days we were there, I have indeed learned a lot. Here's my list:

Do you check in your bags when you travel or do you only travel with carry on luggage?

Life.com has recently posted an article with the list of the world's ten most photographed cities. They compiled this list by using the popular photo hosting site, Flickr.com to see which cities have been tagged the most…

Okay, maybe not in real life. One great scene in the many awesome scenes in The Dark Knight was the breathtaking shot of Batman flying over Hong Kong. After obsessively following the production of the movie, I knew that…

Do you like receiving souvenirs from family and friends who have traveled? What kind do you like?

What are some great summer trips to take?

Let's share our knowledge of foreign languages with the rest of the Tripcrazed community. This week's word is "Thank You." How many languages can you say "thank you" in? List them for us!

Jinju City is a small city in South Korea most famous for the beautifully restored river fortress. The site of two major battles with Japan, the fortress is now a tourist attraction for people all across Korea. When in…

The last Wednesday of August each year, you have the opportunity to participate in arguably the world's biggest food fight named La Tomatina. The weapon of choice? Tomatoes. Lots and lots of tomatoes. Location? The town…

India is a country rich in culture in South Asia that is home to many amazing historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal located in Agra and also the Victorian Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Mumbai. A…

Have you made any friends on your travels?

Take a trip on the London Eye and get some of the best views in London! Have you been to London? Did you take a ride on the London Eye?

Etiopia, that looked pretty interesting. And it was. There is something to do in every corner of Madrid. This exhibition was done by Juan Manuel Castro Preito over the span of four years and four trips to Ethiopia. His p…

OMG-if I had known that the world was going to go crazy while I was on vacation, then I probably wouldn't have come back at all! I was in Mexico last week, Cozumel to be exact, and all I have heard since I returned was…

Is there a favorite place you like to eat out at in your city? Where is it? What kind of food is it?

On a trip to Seoul, Korea, I stopped by the War Memorial of Korea. I laid out the extra money for a tour-guide-device (a dial-a-language keypad-device with headphones) and made my way through the museum. image sourceKor…