We are happy to announce that we will be joining Sir Richard Branson on his inaugural flight to space next year.

It is something that we could only dream about as a couple of regular people that decided to start a travel blog two years ago. According to his people it was our adventures in New Zealand; predominantly our stunt pilot flight and our skydive that finally helped them to make their decision.

They had been following our adventures for the past year on Twitter and had us in mind as candidates.

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Whether you call these towns home or are just visiting, 10 American cities give new meaning to the axiom “it’s a dog’s life.”

Photo: Livability.com

It’s no secret that the US is made up of a pet-crazy populace. But a recent article by city-rating site Livability.com chronicling America’s 10 Top Pet Friendly Cities confirms just where the most die-hard animal aficionados live. Whether you’re a pet-loving resident or a traveler to any of these destinations, you’ll be amazed at the amenities now available for Fido or Fifi.  We’re not just talking about a dog biscuit handed out at the reception desk either. Think an abundance

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What happens when you put a hundred travel bloggers in one conference? It turns into a mega social gathering with lots of interesting ideas exchanged and new friendships forged. I’ve just returned from the Travel Bloggers Unite Conference (TBU) after a weekend of mingling with travel bloggers and learning new stuff about the blogging and technology world.

Blogging isn’t all about reporting daily nuances or posting narcissistic photos all over the web. Travel blogging requires a vast set of skills: from fundamental writing skills to basic html programming to engaging audience in conversations. We

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When we told Dave’s parents that we were going to New Zealand, his mom was very excited that we would be going to see some of the Lord of Rings locations. She loves to travel herself and I could see her and Dave’s sister Robyn on the scenic tour of New Zealand checking out all the sights of Middle Earth.  So, we were very happy to hear that we were finally going to witness some of the memorable locations from the movie on our Jet Boat tour with Luxmore Jet.

When visiting Te Anau on the South Island you will see some of the most remarkable scenery in the country.

The Luxmore Jet Boat Experience

We were picked up at our campsite by the Luxmore Jet Boat bus and whisked off to the Fiordland National Park where we began our journey into the unspoiled b of the Waiau River.

As the brochure says, the Luxmore Jet “gives a pinch of adrenaline with a heap of natural beauty.”

It did not disappoint.

Luxmore Jet is a locally company run by married couple Lex and Shirley. Previous

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The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific has expressed its full support and solidarity with the people of Japan in the aftermath of the recent earthquake and tsunami. Read full post…