The Public Works Department of Himachal Pradesh in northern India has started constructing roads with plastic and polythene waste. It’s an attempt to save the environment from the menace of plastic waste. The plas…

In Italy, when you are out shopping, going to museums or church touring, you will eventually have to go to a restroom. The brilliant way is: Go to the closest cafe/bar, buy an espresso, down it, then, very politely, in I…

In our last battle, the Argentine Empanada stole the stomachs of our TripCrazed readers. But this could get ugly. Very ugly. Bubble Tea and Starbucks are two things anyone can EASILY SCREAM ABOUT. If you have been liv…

Image Source From Guest Blogger Anja @ Ever The Nomad Today, shaken out of sweet morning sleep by the sound of heavy construction in the apartment upstairs, I started pondering New York, this city of constant change,…

We hope you enjoyed last weeks Match Up Monday! We need more responses to see what you guys think is the better city! Shanghai vs. Hong Kong can probably be called the battle of the Modern Cities of the Far East. Bo…

I am going to talk about something that I know many many of my readers will not agree with me on, but that is okay. Please read all of this and then feel free to give your thoughts and opinions in the comments. I kno…

"The wheels on the bus go round and round. Round and Round..." Okay. I agree. Don't take a sledge hammer to your P.C. Now that I have that song stuck in your head, don't you remember those long car trips? Later this m…

There's an App for that! I'm pretty sure there is. As a proud iPhone owner I enjoy the many applications Apple has released to make my life a little more easier. As a traveler, there are tons of applications that can…

People are always talking about traveling when you're young. Traveling helps a person expand their mind and introduces them to different people and cultures. It's usually happens when someone studies abroad or takes a…

After reading this post, it made me think about the strangers I encounter when I'm traveling. On my last trip to Hawaii, I encountered many nice strangers who all had a similar idea of recommending me books to read. I'…

I am one of the many bitter New York City commuters that uses mass transit everyday. I understand we are a very lucky city to have a 24/7 train system (That is pretty boss indeed) Everyone makes fun of how confusing…

From Guest Blogger Matheiu @ Artofbackpacking La Basilique de Montreal is Montreal’s biggest church. Located in the heart of the Old-Port of Montreal, this historic place is visited by hundreds of thousands every yea…

This isn't your mom and dad's typical RV. Obviously, with the capacity to hold another vehicle inside of it, this RV is something a little special. I've always thought it would be nice to throw some money into a new R…

First there was the "Staycation", for frugal individuals to find things to do in their local area on vacation. Now we introduce, the Babymoon! What on earth is a babymoon you ask? It's exactly what it sounds like. I…

When we think of China, (I hope you're not thinking Chinese food) what comes to mind? The Great Wall, yes one of the biggest and historical places to see. Or Tienanmen Square, a rivoting piece of history with a passio…

Aloha TripCrazers! This is a new idea I came up with! We'll take a look at interesting things you can do overseas or even in your hometown that are worthy of your time! We'd love some recommendations, whether its some…

This is a post to pass the word along about the Southwest Airlines customer service, as well as the whole company itself. When I have used them, I had to drive out of my way to a different airport. Their prices migh…

Hey there TripCrazed readers! Thanks to all of you who have been been a part of our traveling community! Now you can be an even greater support of TripCrazed and all things travel by becoming a fan of TripCraze…

From Guest Blogger Anja @ Everthenomad.com I'm visiting my dear old friend Robby who now lives with a surfer buddy in Venice Beach, LA. It's been raining cats and dogs since I arrived. Not your typical sunny southern…

Submitted by Ms_Moca from A Pair of Panties and Boxers The one thing I absolutely loathe about China is the lack of Western toilets. Those hole-in-the-ground-you-have-to-pee-by-squatting apparatuses make me cringe ever…

Eight years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Americans see Muslims as facing more discrimination inside the U.S. than other major religious groups. Nearly six-in-ten adults (58%) say that Muslims are subject to a…

Cruise ships are one of those all inclusive packages that are just so awesome. For one price, you get to sail on a ridiculously sized boat, eat and drink all you want and visit a few cities. Depending on the season, p…

Hey TripCrazed! I will be traveling to Barcelona, Spain for Thanksgiving break! I will be spending a week thanks to this awesome travel deal I found a few months ago. I've been to Spain before (Madrid), but this will b…

Image Source Imagine having such a successful book that someone found a way to spoof it. I don't know if that would be an insult or a compliment, but either way, its entertaining for us readers. Many of us are fam…

NIKON D300, Nikon 12-24, HDR in Photomatix Submitted by Guest Blogger: Places 2 Explore While we were in SoCal, I didn’t have a chance to catch a game, but had an early morning to walk up to Angels Stadium and tak…

Vatican City is surrounded by Rome. We entered Vatican City through St. Peter's Square. The best way to walk to Vatican City from historic Rome is over the Ponte St. Angelo bridge. Across the bridge, one arrives at Cast…

We'd like to thank our newest Guest Blogger: Anja, from Everthenomad.com. She is a wonderful traveler from New York City! Make sure to visit her site for great content about her travels! v\:* {behavior:url(#defaul…

Hop on TripCrazers! Lets get to know each other a little better. The game is called: The TripCrazed Shuttle. Basically, every week, we ask a question, and after you comment, drop by the site of the commenter above…

Dear friends, Lend me your opinions please! My original plan for the Fall was to move back into Philadelphia so I could be closer to my new job. I wouldn't have to pay for the commute and parking fees. New Jersey is pre…

Looking for a cheap thrill in New York City? No, I don't mean going to the corner of Times Square after Midnight! This past weekend, I needed to purchase a new desk for my home office. Since I live in New York City, I…

A few months ago I went with my boyfriend on a trip to meet his family in San Diego. It was a wonderful 5 hour drive. It consisted of peacefulness, less traffic, great conversation, and nice cool weather. This drive too…

Vacations seem to come and go faster than you can spell the word. Wouldn't it be nice to lose track of the days and never have to look forward to the weekend as though it were Christmas? What if everyday could be a wee…

If I'm buying souvenirs for my loved ones, I try to steer clear from the typical I Love "__" t-shirts or shot glasses. I'm always on the look out for unique things to get people. I often try to look for flea markets o…

What would a visit to Athens be without going to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon? And still people ask me why the Parthenon is so important. It's because it was the most perfect building built by the world's most a…

"Summer feels endless, until it suddenly ends." With school just about in full swing and everyone starting fall internships or new jobs, its sad to say goodbye to Summer. (Summer is my favorite season and although…

A lot has changed in the travel world since 9/11. It was a huge turning point in security and how we go about traveling safer on planes. The desire to travel abroad on airplanes dramatically decreased after 9/11. You…

It's difficult to imagine the tragedy of the September 11 attacks to have been 8 years ago already. To me, it feels like everything happened yesterday. As a New Yorker, images of that tragic day still linger in my mem…

Monopoly, one of the greatest board games since 1935 is unveiling their latest international version called Mexican Monopoly! Later this month, you will be able to go across Mexican cities on your popular Monopoly bo…

Face it. When you're on vacation, things might happen that might be out of your control. Maybe you spent too much last night at Red Lobster or you lost your wallet on the beach. You should also understand that just be…

If you're lucky enough to travel outside of the United States, you will need a Passport. According to the Bureau of Consular Affairs, in 2008 a total of 16,208,003 Passports were issued in the United States. As the yea…

Did you know that more than half of the world drives on the right hand side? Here in America, there's no question or thought about having to drive on the right. What made these certain countries decide to drive to t…

Image Source Now that summer is practically over and it lingers through the month of September, don't you wish you could take the sand and shore with you? When I was a kid, I would always take seashells and a handful…

Image Source With all this moving back and forth, immigrating from one country to another, how many of you have had your birthday mixed up? I for one, have three, yes, three.September 7 - The day I was born November 2…

A law backed by the Ku Klux Klan nearly a century ago to keep Catholics out of public schools is still on the books in Oregon, one of the last states in the nation to prohibit teachers from wearing religious clothing i…

In Santorini, Greece dogs are found lying scattered on corridors, corners of shops, pave streets, patios and courtyards. Without movement, they look seriously lifeless and spiritless in the afternoon. I can't judge…

Poor planning during college football season can spell disaster for out-of-town games. Nearby hotels are over-priced and over-booked. Heavy traffic plus accident-prone party goers on the roads are a given. So what is t…

Image Source Image Source Traveling makes you hungry right? Every big city or country always has a staple food that you MUST try when you're there. If you don't, you might as well have not visited! This…

Tripcrazed meets HardestLevel! Hmm, what would you call such a union? CrazedLevel? TripHardest? Some of you who are not broke college-age people like me might be thinking about last-minute weekend vacations as a last…

Now that you know what travel items you can't travel without, maybe you could use some advice on other travel items you didn't think to pick up for your trip There are tons of gadgets out there for travel, some useless a…

Labor Day is right around the corner! It is unofficially the end of summer (Although technically, it won't be Fall until September 22nd). My plans are still a little bit everywhere, but I know Sunday there will be a BB…

Image Source From Laura @ Hostelbookers.com More women than ever before are swapping handbags for backpacks and hitting the road solo, HostelBookers.com can reveal.The budget accommodation and backpacking specialist…

When I was a teenager staying with relatives far across the country, I was known to wear out my welcome quickly. If I was staying two weeks, they'd wish I were gone by the end of the first. The first few days always went…

Vacation for me starts the moment I'm strapped into my seat belt and 32,000 feet in the air. For some reason, I look forward to the in flight meals as part of my vacation. And even when I'm not on a plane, the foodie i…