Stay tuned for posts throughout my upcoming trip from Azerbaijan to Greece.
My Quest Just Got a Little Tougher
August 13, 2007 by 2 Comments
The Travelers Century Club recently voted to change their country list around a little bit making the new total 317 countries, territories, enclaves, geographically separated landmasses and island groups. They do this from time to time as countries around the world change based on several factors like politics, wars and new independent countries. I have […]
Weekend Trivia
August 10, 2007 by 6 Comments
Of the fifteen countries formed by the division of the former USSR, what is the only one that doesn’t have its biggest city as its capital city? The answer is Kazakhstan. Astana is the capital but Almaty is the biggest city.
Brits Are Voted the Worlds Worst Tourists
August 9, 2007 by 4 Comments
Britons have been labelled the world’s worst tourists in a survey of tourist boards around the globe. Research by online travel service Expedia suggests Brits abroad are the least well-regarded by foreigners. They are the rudest, meanest, worst-behaved, most linguistically incompetent and least adventurous vacationers, the study published on Friday claims.
New Press Release
August 6, 2007 by 3 Comments
Here is a press release about my recent trip to Morocco and my attempt to achieve this travel record in general. It has been released all over the Internet and was the top search listing on Google for Morocco when it was released. I am very pleased with this release and wanted to thank my […]
Trivia Question
August 3, 2007 by 12 Comments
How many UN recognized countries have a letter ‘Z’ somewhere in the name of the country? Name them? 16: Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, New Zealand, Mozambique, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Belize, Czech Republic, Venezuela, Swaziland, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina
New Travel Tool from American Airlines
August 2, 2007 by 3 Comments
DealFinder is a new downloadable desktop tool offered by American Airlines which allows you to receive automatic, personalized fare alerts and other information via your computer desktop. Once you download the tool and set your travel preferences, DealFinder will alert you about deals to your favorite destinations. By creating searches for your upcoming trips, DealFinder […]
Packing For a Big Trip
July 31, 2007 by 5 Comments
When packing for a big trip I always do two things, bring half the clothes I think I may need and bring twice the money-or at least my ATM card. I read that in a guide book years ago and it is totally accurate. When you are traveling, especially backpacking, you tend to wear the […]
Itchy Trigger Fingers
July 30, 2007 by 4 Comments
I always say that travel is the best thing that people can do for themselves because it gives you a chance to recharge and rediscover yourself. It can open your eyes to new and wonderful things and give you a lifetime of great memories. The worst part about a great trip is the build up […]
Passport Stamps
July 26, 2007 by 5 Comments
If you are like me, then you love your passport stamps. I love to flick through the pages of my passports and recall all of the wonderful places I have been. Stamps can bring back great memories. Stamps can also just be cool. However, nothing drives me more crazy than when renegade border agents stamp […]
