About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I...
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Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Five Foods You Must Eat in Europe
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Three Ways to Relax in London
Posted on November 2, 2012 | 3 CommentsLondon can be a very hectic place, as only befitting one of the great capital cities of the world. For the casual tourist this non-stop frenzy of people and things to do can be a lot to handle, particularly if you’re only there for a... -
Five of the Least Scary Places in the World
Posted on October 30, 2012 | 8 CommentsThe leaves have turned, there’s a chill in the air and smells of apple pie and fresh cider have filled the kitchens of millions. Fall is here and with it the favorite holiday of many, Halloween. In the past I’ve written about fun places to... -
Five Cities That Deserve a Second Chance
Posted on October 8, 2012 | 32 CommentsTravel isn’t always rainbows and baby camels. Sometimes bad things happen and sometimes we visit places that we don’t like. I know, I know, there’s something good to be found everywhere; except when you don’t want to find it. Usually when I don’t like a... -
Five Things To Do In London That Aren’t The Olympics
Posted on March 27, 2012 | 17 CommentsLondon will soon be reveling in the global hoopla that comes along with hosting the Summer Olympic Games. Many people will use the opportunity to add London to their travel list and explore what is truly one of the great cities of the world. While... -
Europe in Winter – Writers Pick Their Favorite Destinations
Posted on October 17, 2011 | 25 CommentsEveryone has a certain destination and a certain time of year they love to visit it. For me, there’s nothing better than Europe in winter. Most of the tourists have left, the weather is chilly and even though a few extra layers are needed, I... -
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting London
Posted on May 16, 2011 | 13 CommentsLondon was one of the first international destinations I visited as a young Loper. My first visit actually marked the beginning of a five week backpacking trip around England and Scotland after I graduated from college. I’ve been back a couple of times since, but... -
London Pride – An American’s Look at the Royal Wedding
Posted on May 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsIn light of the fact that more than 2 billion people are believed to have watched the Royal Nuptials between the now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, it will come as no shock to you that the wedding was a very big deal. Leading up... -
Confessions of an Anglophile
Posted on February 9, 2011 | 18 CommentsI don’t know how it started, I just assume it’s part of my genetic composition, not unlike having hazel eyes or being right handed. It presented itself early in life, when I had the Union Jack and the St. Andrew’s Cross flags on my bedroom... -
Interactive Travel Guide – What to do in London
Posted on February 8, 2011 | 5 CommentsI recently I started a new series on LandLopers, the Interactive Travel Guide. The idea is to highlight one city or country every week and then get the best recommendations from you all. By the end of the week, we hopefully will have created the... -
Higher Ed Travel: Colleges and Universities as Tourist Sites
Posted on January 19, 2011 | 4 CommentsFor many people, the thought of their alma mater brings back a flood of memories, hopefully most of them good. In addition to being bastions of learning though, many are also a great place to tour. When you’re visiting a new city or region,... -
Punting in Cambridge, England
Posted on July 15, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe summer after I graduated from college, I fulfilled a lifelong dream and backpacked around England and Scotland. It was my first time as a solo traveler and it helped instill a lifelong love of experiential travel. One of my experiences though proved the maxim... -
Visiting the Imperial War Museum in London
Posted on March 20, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Imperial War Museum Tucked away in a SE London neighborhood off Lambeth Road is the Imperial War Museum. Although it has a fairly intimidating name, this museum is easy to get to and thoroughly enjoyable. The Imperial War Museum, to be technical, is...
