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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20 Things Every Smart Traveler Should Know
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Five Foods You Must Eat in Europe
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Five Reasons to Stop Dreaming and Travel Now
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So What’s Reykjavik Really Like?
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My Four Least Romantic Travel Experiences
Posted on February 13, 2012 | 19 CommentsJust to preface this post, these are my personal least romantic experiences. I don’t mean to say that these activities are themselves inherently unromantic, but for us they were anything but romantic. 1. Flying anywhere - I can’t think of anything that can ruin a... -
The Post Office at the End of the World
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 13 CommentsThere are certain rights of passage in which every visitor to the Galapagos Islands must participate: crossing the equator celebration, playing with giant tortoises and a visit to Post Office Bay. The Galapagos remains the best preserved natural wonder in the world for two reasons:... -
Beer, Boobies and the Southern Cross in the Galapagos
Posted on March 21, 2011 | 10 CommentsIt was the next to last night on a week long cruise of the Galapagos aboard the Lindblad/National Geographic ship, The Endeavour. Unlike a mega-ship tour of the Caribbean, the Endeavour is a fairly small ship, and the exploration of the island chain included rigorous... -
Four Unique Galapagos Experiences
Posted on February 16, 2011 | 5 CommentsThe Galapagos archipelago is famous for two things: Darwin and its rich animal life. What most people don’t anticipate before their first trip to these fantasy islands are the unique, once in a lifetime experiences you can only find in the Galapagos. Swim with a... -
Malecon 2000 – Guayaquil River Walk
Posted on January 11, 2011 | No CommentsWhile en route to the Galapagos last year, we spent time in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil preparing for our expedition. On the return home, we had time to really explore the city and were thrilled to find one of the most impressive public... -
Cruising the Galapagos with Alex Trebek
Posted on December 14, 2010 | 10 CommentsAlex Trebek In May 2009, a week after returning from a 13 day trip to the Mediterranean, I received a call that would make a huge impact on my life. It was someone telling me that I was one of the winners in the... -
Three Reasons to Visit the Galapagos Now
Posted on November 14, 2010 | 9 CommentsIf you ask someone for their travel bucket list, the Galapagos Islands are almost always near the top, and with good reason. The Galapagos are an exceedingly important group of islands, not only for their history with Darwin but for what they mean to our... -
Galapagos Kayak Disaster
Posted on October 21, 2010 | 3 CommentsWhile I’m not a traditional outdoorsy kind of guy, I do love just about anything water related. Swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, you name it, I’ve probably done it and had a blast in the process. That’s why when the opportunity arose in the Galapagos to... -
Wildlife of the Galapagos Photo Series
Posted on May 26, 2010 | 3 CommentsThere are many reasons to travel to the Galapagos, but ultimately it’s all about the wildlife. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our Galapagos expedition. -
Five Unforgettable Travel Experiences
Posted on April 1, 2010 | 11 CommentsThere are thousands of unique sites and scenes around the world, each wonderful in their own way. However, I am constantly amazed at how many people travel without truly experiencing them. It is important to think outside the box when traveling; to find ways to... -
Learning About Island Life in the Galapagos
Posted on March 30, 2010 | 7 CommentsGalapagos Island Life I never thought I would travel with an organized group–I have gleefully pointed and smirked at tourist laden motor coaches stopping for a chance to buy “handmade” ceramics or, God help us, rugs. I never considered it to be “real” travel...
