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Fear and Loathing in Paris

traveling alone in paris and be accosted by men

The one time you wear your dress when you’re solo traveling in Paris is when all the men act like wolves. Read on as Laura tells her scary travel story.

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Remember, Remember the Fifth of November | London, England

Guy Fawkes Night | Bonfire Night | United Kingdom

Funny how stories can ignite a tradition – take Guy Fawkes failed attempt to blow up the parliament – now there’s an annual festival commemorating his heroic/devious deeds. Celebrating Guy Fawkes Night in 21st Century England

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“The Bosphorus Express” or “What I learned after spending the night shaped like a question mark” | Istanbul to Budapest

Traveling the Bosphorus Express

Traveling by train can be an experience that trumps all experiences. You get to witness the beautiful landscapes, meet the people, get stopped by the police, get stuck in a rowdy cart…the list can go on. Enjoy this traveler’s story.

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A Confession I must tell when I traveled to France.

There are times that life needs a little adventure to spice up your travel days. Then there are moments when you need a bath, plenty of baths for body and soul to be cleansed. Enjoy this story.

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Rediscovering Irish Roots: A Canadian Finds the Old Country, Bunclody, Ireland

What’s more exciting than getting to know where you come from? Actually traveling there to meet them of course! These little adventures make the greatest stories.

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Leaving Ireland to Ottawa, Canada

We’ve all had bad days. But bad travel days? These are the ones that make traveling not such an alluring hobby. Take it from this traveler as she recounts her funny, long and harrowing adventure back home.

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Luck of the Mailman, Kilkenny, Ireland

To know a place is to know its people. Travel to Ireland and meet Paddy – an everyday Irish worker – one that you’ll want to meet when visiting Ireland.

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Paris Undresses, Paris, France

When traveling you’ll notice many distinctions. And when visiting France, fashion is a characteristic that will shout in its sleep. Join this traveler as she looks for that perfect piece that will make her feel like she belongs.

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Bois de Boulogne Nighttime Adventures, Paris, France

Join this traveler as he peels back a Parisian night and finds there is alot more than meets the eye. Enjoy this travel surprise as he seeks nighttime adventure. Not for the kiddies.

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Maratea, Italy – Che does it have to offer? Video

While Bradonio may have a hard time saying ‘Perla’, he does make a great video about a a city by the sea in Southern Italy – Maratea.

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Searching for trouble in Nepal – Chitwan National Park

What is the purpose for travel? The sights, the sounds, the close encounter with wild animals that will probably cease your life without warning ? Yes…it’s the latter! (it’s all about the stories that you’ll be able to tell… )

The Crisis: My Miami Addiction, Skiing in the Summer | Miami, Florida

There are sometimes during your travels that you will be a danger to yourself. But life is short, start collecting stories about your misadventures.

Bois de Boulogne Nighttime Adventures, Paris, France

Join this traveler as he peels back a Parisian night and finds there is alot more than meets the eye. Enjoy this travel surprise as he seeks nighttime adventure. Not for the kiddies.

A Stormy day in Paradise, Phi Phi Island, Thailand

When traveling to far away places the last thing you think of is deadly close-encounters, but they make the greatest stories when you live to tell about them.

Rocky Ride To Kao San Road | Thailand

So imagine you’re in another country, ready for an adventure and then Bam!…you meet some hostile tourists that make your trip an even more adventurous start for your story.

The Whitest Water of All, Uganda, Africa

Traveling in and of itself may be a hair-raising experience, but bring it up a notch and add some scary to it. Riding down the Nile river in a flimsy little raft.