Fleeing winter does have a certain appeal, however, so I took advantage of an invitation from Holland America Line to join one of their cruises from Sydney, Australia, and around New Zealand earlier this month.
Touring Ancient Troy and Bloodsoaked Gallipoli in Turkey
Two of the places most visitors to Turkey have already heard of are Ancient Troy and the Gallipoli Peninsula. Both the scenes of epic battles and massive bloodshed. Both also made into films of the same name.
Robert Louis Stevenson – Writing Vagabond
Though he lived for just 44 years, Stevenson has become immortal through his works which have inspired travelers, vagabonds, and adventurers.
Planning Your Trip Around the World – Part 1
Essentially it’s like sitting down with a pen and an atlas and then being able to see how much it costs. Fun and in terms of planning your trip…it’s pretty damn useful too.
Penis Gods of Tahiti – Picture of the Day
Korea’s Penis Park isn’t the only place where dicks become sacred. In Tahiti, it’s common to see phallus symbols everywhere. Even on the railing of the front porch. Oddly, like Korea, Tahiti is a fairly conservative society in terms of showing too much skin or public displays of affection.
Charters Towers Australia
Travel starts with your hometown. Why not tell Vagobond readers about why your hometown is a great place to visit? Tell us about hotels, attractions, cheap flights that come or go from there or just how good life is in your hometown.
