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On my recent trip to Seattle, a few of the things I really wanted to see – the Seattle Art Museum – was closed on the days I had booked to see them.  It was my own fault (yes, even us Internet famous travel people fail to plan accurately) – and I was frustrated, even [...]

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How to Pack a Suitcase Like a Travel Ninja

March 16, 2010by Andy Hayes

I just departed for another long trip – about 7 weeks this time. The New York Times once said the worst part of travel is booking it on the web – not a problem for anyone here since we have Donna, our travel concierge, to help with that thorny issue.  For me, the worst part [...]

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5 Reasons Why You Should Carry a Travel Journal

January 25, 2010by Andy Hayes

travel journals

“I looked at the gray city and the cold gray sky and the dull green water of the Seine and wondered why I had come, what on earth i would do for ten days in this city. So I wandered. I had tea in a little place in the afternoon. By that evening I was [...]

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Reflecting on Travel from 2009 to 2010

January 1, 2010by Andy Hayes

Reflections

I have never understood the fascination with round-ups, predictions, and the other sort of array of content that comes out about this time of year.  But I’m never one to shy away from tradition (you can see for yourself how many of my 2009 predictions came true – several!), and there’s quite a few of [...]

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Better Safe Than Sorry

November 24, 2009by Andy Hayes

Travel Insurance

Travel More by Travelling Safe with Worldwide Travel Insurance As advocates for the travel more lifestyle, the team here at Sharing Travel Experiences would be remiss not to ensure that by travelling more, our community is travelling safe.  Things happen, unfortunately, and anything from a minor mishap (missing luggage) to something far more unwelcome (medical [...]

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Where’s your most inspirational place?

October 28, 2009by Andy Hayes

inspiration

This contest has ended. Scroll down to see the five winners who are now all set to travel more with their travel magazines and travel guides. We spend a lot of time talking about inspiration and about real, authentic travel experiences.  So, in line with our new theme of travel more, we want to know: [...]

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So, You Want to be a Travel Writer?

September 25, 2009by Andy Hayes

the travel writer

Want to know how to become a travel writer? I get this question all the time… and I know somewhere that you can get all the answers. MatadorU. Picture this as your office….

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The Ryanair Experience

April 17, 2009by Andy Hayes

the ryanair experience

My first experience with Ryanair was this weekend during my Easter adventure to Bremen. I’ve of course flown other European ‘low cost carriers’, such as SkyEurope or Easyjet. But Ryanair seem to be making Edinburgh a focus city, with a host of new Edinburgh routes being rolled out, so I figured I better give them [...]

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Should I hire a guide while travelling?

March 25, 2009by Andy Hayes

lost tourist needing a travel guide

On my recent trip to Cambodia, we hired a guide for both the Siem Reap and Phnom Phen portions of our trip. I always get a bit uncomfortable when hiring a guide – I never know if we’ll not have the same expectations of what I want out of the trip. I worry that I’ll [...]

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Addicted to Business Class

March 20, 2009by Andy Hayes

Ok: I have a confession to make. I think I’m addicted to business class. Now hear me out. I’m talking in more practical terms here. It is not as if I’ve clouded myself in visions of being surrounded by couture, opulence, and champagne. Or have I?

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