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Author: Johnny

A generation 'y'er from Ireland, living his dreams and convincing you to do the same. Traveling through more than 90 countries around the world and showing no signs of slowing down
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How I’m Saving Money in NYC

September 24, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on How I’m Saving Money in NYC

New York City can be an expensive place to visit, but I’ve learned a few ways to make it more affordable. As I head out for a trip in the Big Apple, I share some of my tips on saving money in NYC.

Destinations

Photo of the Week: Secret Room at the Louvre

September 23, 2009JohnnyComments Off on Photo of the Week: Secret Room at the Louvre

Think you’ve seen it all at the Louvre in Paris? When I was there, I found a deserted storage room full of forgotten statues and artifacts. View a photo of this beautiful and creepy room.

Transportation

Is Cruising an Inauthentic Way to Travel in Your 20s?

September 22, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Is Cruising an Inauthentic Way to Travel in Your 20s?

Do you assume cruising is for grandparents? Do you think it’s an inauthentic way to travel? I beg to differ. Read why cruising can be an excellent and authentic way to travel, even in your 20s.

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Maiden Voyage Must-Reads Monday

September 21, 2009May 22, 2015JohnnyComments Off on Maiden Voyage Must-Reads Monday

Whether you want to see a photo tour of a deserted island in the Arctic Circle or learn about five places in Australia you must see before you die, read this list of some of the best recent travel blog posts on the web.

Accommodations Interviews

Q&A: Why Gen X & Y Should Consider Using Travel Agents

September 18, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Q&A: Why Gen X & Y Should Consider Using Travel Agents

Only a small percent of people under 35 use travel agents. Read a Q&A with Tom Lewis, travel agent who has worked with 20somethings. We discuss misconceptions about travel agents, advantages of using them, and what to look for if you are using a travel agent for the first time.

Reviews

Blog Carnival, Hotel Review, and Call for Guest Posts!

September 17, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Blog Carnival, Hotel Review, and Call for Guest Posts!

One of my posts made it into a travel blog carnival, I wrote a hotel review for another site, and I want readers to know that I am actively seeking guest posts!

Destinations Photos

Photo of the Week: Alaska at Midnight

September 16, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Photo of the Week: Alaska at Midnight

During the summers, certain parts of Alaska stay light very late, and in some areas, it lasts the whole night. I took this photo around midnight while cruising through Alaska’s Inside Passage.

Accommodations Money and Finances

New Travel Deals Site: GetaRoom.com

September 15, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on New Travel Deals Site: GetaRoom.com

There are dozens of travel deals sites out there, but Getaroom.com is a new website that claims to be different from the rest. Not only does it offer unpublished rates you can’t find anywhere else, but if you bother to pick up the phone and call them, they will give you even more savings.

Destinations

Assimilation, or Symbolism in Improbable Places

September 13, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Assimilation, or Symbolism in Improbable Places

If you were in India and saw two bathroom doors, one for a Western toilet and one for an Indian toilet, which would you choose? A 24-year-old volunteering in India for a year discusses the symbolism behind this decision.

Tools and Gear

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite…

September 12, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite…

It looked like bed bugs were gone from the U.S. about thirty years ago, but it just isn’t so; about a fourth of hotels currently have them. A new green product promises to get rid of these tiny, bloodsucking creatures so you can sleep safe while traveling. Would you buy it?

Destinations

Guest post at Europe a la Carte: Hadrian’s Wall Country

September 10, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Guest post at Europe a la Carte: Hadrian’s Wall Country

A guest post I wrote about my experience in Hadrian’s Wall country has been published on a blog I admire, Europe a la Carte. I hope you’ll take a moment to check it out!

Tips and More

Maiden Voyage Must-Reads of the Week

September 9, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Maiden Voyage Must-Reads of the Week

Need some globetrotting inspiration or travel ideas? Read a round-up of some of the best and most interesting posts in the past week from travel bloggers.

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