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Guest Post: A Call to Smiles

July 27, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Guest Post: A Call to Smiles

Read a moving guest post about how the famous Thai smile withstands the test of adversity and time.

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Photo Essay: Spice Market in Istanbul, Turkey

July 11, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Photo Essay: Spice Market in Istanbul, Turkey

View a series of vivid photos Emily took while exploring the famous spice market of Istanbul, Turkey.

Brighton, England
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Guest Post: Taking a Trip to the British Seaside in Brighton

June 6, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Guest Post: Taking a Trip to the British Seaside in Brighton

Learn about visiting Brighton, an eclectic seaside town on the English coast that has turned into a haven for party animals and music lovers. It’s the perfect place for those visiting London who want a change of scenery.

Emily in Istanbul in front of the Blue Mosque
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Check Out My Istanbul Post at TravelIntelligence.com

April 29, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Check Out My Istanbul Post at TravelIntelligence.com

Learn about my guest post over at TravelIntelligence.com about some of the Istanbul attractions you absolutely can’t miss (and two you should pass on).

The Eiffel Tower by Emily Gerson
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Guest Post: Two Days in Paris

March 27, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Guest Post: Two Days in Paris

While it’s ideal to spend a full week there, some of us only have the chance to spend a few days in Paris. Read a guest post about how to make the most of your time in Paris in just two days.

Shoppers at the Istanbul spice market
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A Downside of Istanbul: Those Pesky Hustlers

March 21, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on A Downside of Istanbul: Those Pesky Hustlers

Istanbul is an exciting and incredibly historic city, but it also is a place where hustling is a way of life. Learn about one aspect of how the culture there is very different from most Western countries.

The Sir Walter Scott Memorial in Edinburgh
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Read My Guest Post About Edinburgh at OffToEurope.com

March 12, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Read My Guest Post About Edinburgh at OffToEurope.com

Learn about a guest post I wrote for OffToEurope.com about some of the must-see attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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My Top 20 Lifetime Travel Goals

February 7, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on My Top 20 Lifetime Travel Goals

So much to do, so little time. But I’m going to try anyway! Read a list of the top 20 travel goals I have set for myself.

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
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I’m Going to Istanbul! (and Boston, and London)

January 29, 2010October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on I’m Going to Istanbul! (and Boston, and London)

Learn about my upcoming travels to Boston, London, and Istanbul, and give me suggestions for where to go and what to eat!

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Photo Spotlight: Florence’s San Lorenzo Market

December 9, 2009December 9, 2009JohnnyComments Off on Photo Spotlight: Florence’s San Lorenzo Market

View a photo of a lively man on stilts roaming throughout the San Lorenzo Market in Florence, Italy.

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Photo of the Week: The Umbrian Countryside

November 11, 2009November 8, 2009JohnnyComments Off on Photo of the Week: The Umbrian Countryside

Take a look at this week’s Photo of the Week

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Guest Post at CheapOair: Is the Louvre Worth It?

November 2, 2009October 15, 2013JohnnyComments Off on Guest Post at CheapOair: Is the Louvre Worth It?

Some so-called “must-see” cities and sights deserve all their hype, but some don’t. Read about my guest post at the CheapOair blog about whether the Louvre museum in Paris is really worth visiting.

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