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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Travel Photo – Wat Arun, Bangkok, Thailand
Posted on May 28, 2010 | 6 CommentsWithout question, Wat Arun is one of my favorite sites in Bangkok. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, is made up of five towers, or prangs, each marvelously decorated with bits of shell and broken porcelain. True to its name, this is one of... -
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. -
Travel Photo – Bartolome, Galapagos Islands
Posted on May 20, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Galapagos -
Travel Photo – Prague River
Posted on May 14, 2010 | 1 CommentPrague River -
Travel Photo – Champ de Mars, Paris
Posted on May 11, 2010 | 1 CommentChamp de Mars -
Travel Photos – Amalfi Coast, Italy
Posted on May 5, 2010 | No CommentsEven though we didn’t have a lot of time in Italy, I knew that we had to see the legendary Amalfi Coast. Once the home of one of the richest cities in the world, today it is still the playground of the rich and famous.... -
Travel Photo – Gehry’s Dancing House, Prague
Posted on May 3, 2010 | 1 CommentDancing House -
Dublin Photo Tour
Posted on May 3, 2010 | 5 CommentsLast fall we took advantage of a four day weekend and booked a very last minute trip to Dublin. Since we only had a couple of days, we had to be extremely efficient in order to make the most out of this whirlwind trip. Dublin... -
Travel Photo – Mayan Ruins, Tulum, Mexico
Posted on April 26, 2010 | No CommentsTulum, Mexico -
Travel Photo – Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok
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Photo Series – Souks & Night Stalls, Djeema El Fna, Marrakech
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Funny Travel Photo – Marrakech Tour Sign
Posted on April 21, 2010 | No CommentsI don’t do HoHo buses, but this sign caught my eye. Out of 18 attractions only a few are true attractions. My favorite is the hilarious post office/McDonald’s stop. Now there’s a fun time! -
Morocco Whitewater Tubing Photo Series
Posted on April 20, 2010 | 1 CommentWhile in Morocco, we did something slightly off the beaten track. Rather than take one of the common Berber village/camel ride tourist bus day trips we contacted a twitter friend for help. Andy Robertson of the Scotland based Splash Rafting Morocco offers a whole host... -
Travel Photo Series – Singapore Zoo
Posted on April 7, 2010 | 3 CommentsSingapore Zoo The Singapore Zoo is one of the best zoos in the world, using a unique system that allows the animals maximum freedom. Here are some of my favorite photos from this remarkable zoo. -
Travel Photo – Oia, Santorini, Greece
Posted on April 7, 2010 | 4 CommentsCliffs of Santorini -
Travel Photo – Baby Rhino Feeding Time at the Singapore Zoo
Posted on April 6, 2010 | No CommentsBaby Rhino Feeding, Singapore Zoo -
Travel Photo – Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
Posted on April 3, 2010 | 1 CommentTopkapi Palace -
Travel Photo – Wat Po, Bangkok, Thailand
Posted on April 2, 2010 | No CommentsWat Po -
Travel Photo – Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
Posted on April 1, 2010 | No CommentsGuinness Storehouse -
Travel Photo – Galapagos Sunset
Posted on March 30, 2010 | 1 CommentGalapagos Photo -
Travel Photo – Ancient Wonder, Temple of Artemis
Posted on March 27, 2010 | No CommentsTemple of Artemis -
Travel Photo – Tulum Ruins, Mexico
Posted on March 25, 2010 | 3 CommentsTulum Ruins -
Travel Photo – Merlion, Singapore
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No CommentsMerlion -
Travel Photo – The Ancient Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey
Posted on March 23, 2010 | 2 CommentsLibrary of Celsus Located near the modern cities of Kusadasi and Selçuk, Turkey lies the ancient ruins of the Greek/Roman city of Ephesus. At the height of its power, Ephesus was home to more than 250,000 people and was one of the most important... -
Travel Photo – St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City
Posted on March 22, 2010 | No CommentsBasilica of Saint Peter -
Travel Photo – Island of Delos, Greece
Posted on March 22, 2010 | No CommentsIsland of Delos A holy sanctuary for millennia, Delos is the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis which made this an important pilgrimage site for ancient Greeks. Not only a sacred religious destination, Delos was also an equally important financial and political center. The... -
Travel Photo – Sea Lion Pup, Galapagos Islands
Posted on March 19, 2010 | 2 CommentsSea lion photo
