After completing my first solo trip to Haiti in the spring of 2015 I came back with some tips and insights that I wish I had known before I went. Here are a few of my best tips you should know before traveling to Haiti. Understand the currency before traveling to Haiti There are 3…
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A cultural tradition that has been taking place since medieval times in a small town north of Madrid has seen some changes this year. A bull running through the streets is chased by locals in a festival named Tora de la Vega. Normally the bull is slowly stabbed death as participants chase it and horsemen…
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Imagine a travel experience where you could interact with local wildlife, make a difference in the world, and maybe even get paid to do it! As a wildlife biologist I am interested in the unique opportunities available in the field of wildlife conservation. Some of the most interesting travel experiences are focus on volunteer positions…
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This is what I will be doing for the next few years as I plan my extended travel experience. I welcome you to join me in the planning process! Before setting out on a trip you need to have an idea of places you want to go. When you set off you can formulate a…
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Travelling well means getting the most out of your travel experience. It means exploring new places and connecting with new people. Having the right equipment can enhance or diminish your travel experience. The wrong gear can result in heavy luggage, misplaced items, stress and frustration. The right travel gear can cut down on weight, providing lighter,…
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The idea of a bucket list is to inspire you to travel. I have been working on a project to upgrade my bucket list items to be more specific and interesting, more inspiring. I have taken bland bucket list items that sound dull and simple and transformed them into exciting and invigorating adventures to inspire you to get out…
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This post is designed to be a simple visual guide to get you on, and around the York City Wall. For a comprehensive guide to the wall’s history the Friends of York Walls have done a great job creating a downloadable pdf guide available here. The York City Wall is a circle, so you can get on…
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York is officially my favorite city in England. Layered with history, rich in Roman, Viking and Norman culture, easily walkable, everything within the city walls can be reached on foot. York is a city for tourists and locals alike and a great place for eating, shopping, and sight-seeing. York is not the name of the…
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Top attractions in Bath England. Click on the map for more information. Roman Baths Bath Abbey Train Station The Circus Parade Gardens Cornish Bakehouse The Weir Pulteney Bridge
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With old guards going, new guards coming, a cavalry dropping in now and again, two palaces and three barracks, the decision on the best location and time to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony can be daunting. Fear not my friends! I have compiled a detailed timeline of the ceremony with a map to…
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Geoff
geoff@geoffmeetsworld.net
Traveler, adventurer, wildlife biologist.
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