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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FriFotos Archive
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Photo Series: Journey of a Thousand Miles…
Posted on May 16, 2013 | No CommentsThis week the #FriFotos theme is STEPS, which had me stumped for a while. I wanted to do something more than just show pictures of staircases around the world, but I wasn’t sure what to do. Then finally I had an idea based around the... -
On The Horizon Photo Series
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Jewel Tones – My Favorite Colorful Travel Photos
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 2 CommentsThis week the #FriFotos theme is JEWELS. Instead of sharing some pictures of jewelry (which I don’t have) I decided to take a look at some jewel tone colored photos. Enjoy! -
Finding Design Style Around the World Photo Series
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Favorite Moments in Western Europe Photo Series
Posted on April 18, 2013 | 7 CommentsThis week the #FriFotos theme is WEST, a topic that had me stumped for a while. But I finally came up with something I think works well, a look at Western Europe through a few favorite travel moments. Europe is one of my favorite places... -
Purple Power Photo Series
Posted on April 11, 2013 | 2 CommentsThis week the theme of #FriFotos is PURPLE, not my favorite color but I did manage to find a few from my travels. -
Spring is Blooming Photo Series
Posted on April 4, 2013 | No CommentsEven though winter isn’t quite done with us yet, it is technically spring which is why the #FriFotos theme this week is BLOOMS. So I went through and picked a few of my favorite blooming flower photos from around the world. Where have you found... -
The Beauty of Food Photo Series
Posted on March 28, 2013 | 8 CommentsThe #FriFotos topic this week was at first a bit of a challenge for me: DISHES. But then in a sudden epiphany I realized that this afforded me the perfect opportunity to highlight some of my favorite meals from around the world. What follows are... -
Power of Symbols – Photo Series
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For the Love of Trains – A Photo Series
Posted on March 14, 2013 | 6 CommentsThis week the theme of #FriFotos is CARS and so I decided to highlight train cars and trains in general. I love train travel, it’s one of my favorite modes of travel not just for the convenience, but for the amazing sights I get to... -
Favorite Homes Around the World Photo Series
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Trees, Trees and More Trees – Photo Series
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Celebrating Sunsets – A Photo Series
Posted on February 21, 2013 | No CommentsThis week the #FriFotos theme is CELEBRATE. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than through some of my favorite sunsets. I’ve featured sunsets before, so I found some new photos in my albums for this post. Where was your favorite sunset? -
In the Shadows – Photo Series
Posted on January 31, 2013 | 4 Comments -
Urban Jungle Photo Series
Posted on January 24, 2013 | 4 Comments -
Beauty of Snow and Ice
Posted on January 17, 2013 | 2 Comments -
Rooms With a View – My Favorite Hotel Room Views
Posted on January 10, 2013 | 2 Comments -
Finding New Things Around the World Photo Series
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Festive Christmas in Italy Photo Series
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 4 CommentsThis week I’ve been exploring parts of Northern and Central Italy, seeing the sights and embracing the Christmas spirit that’s found everywhere here. I love celebrating the holidays in Europe because everything seems so much more festive than at home. FESTIVE is also the theme... -
Beauty of Columns Around the World
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Majestic Mountains From Around the World
Posted on November 29, 2012 | 3 Comments -
Travel Is All About the People Photo Series
Posted on November 22, 2012 | 4 CommentsThis week the #FriFotos theme is fittingly GRATEFUL, in recognition of Thanksgiving here in the U.S. I decided to show how thankful I am for all of the great people I have met during my travels. More than anything else, it is the people we... -
My Favorite Hidden Secrets – A Travel Photo Series
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Telling Time Around the World Photo Series
Posted on November 8, 2012 | No CommentsToday the FriFotos theme on Twitter if FALL. Obviously this was meant to evoke images of colorful leaves and majestic landscapes. I however decided to look at the fact that the time falls back for many of us this time of year and so my... -
Throwing a Curve – A Photo Series With Shape
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All That Glitters is Gold Photo Series
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Fit For a King – Chairs, Thrones and Places to Relax Photo Series
Posted on October 18, 2012 | No CommentsThis week the theme of FriFotos on Twitter is CHAIRS. Not the most normal of subjects, but I went through my travel photos and found some of my favorite chairs and places to relax around the world. -
Two is Better Than One Photo Series
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Focus on White – A Colorless Photo Series
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Ports and Harbors Photo Series
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Windows of the World Photo Series
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Bridge to Somewhere – A Travel Photo Series
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 4 CommentsYup, you guessed it! This week the #FriFotos theme is BRIDGES, a topic rife with plenty of photographic options. I poured through thousands of photos and chose these as my favorites. -
Love Cloudy Days Photo Series
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Faces of Travel Photo Series
Posted on August 23, 2012 | 5 CommentsI participate in the Twitter event #FriFotos every week because I love photography and putting together the posts is a lot of fun. I particularly like the theme this week, FACES, because it gives me the opportunity to highlight some photos I don’t often get... -
African Safari Close Ups
Posted on August 16, 2012 | 18 CommentsThis week the #FriFotos theme is Close Up, a perfect opportunity to highlight some wildlife shots from my trip to Africa. In Namibia I was the guest of the Zambezi Queen, a luxury ship that offers remarkable access to wildlife. From the ship we visited... -
More Travel Places and Things I Love
Posted on August 9, 2012 | 2 CommentsThis week the theme of #FriFotos on Twitter is BRANDS. Not my favorite topic, but it does give me the opportunity to recognize just a few of the many travel brands I love. -
Sweet Treats From Around the World Photo Series
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Best Travel Experiences Photo Series
Posted on July 26, 2012 | No CommentsThis week the #FriFotos theme is THE BEST, in honor of the Olympics. There are a lot of angles one could take, but instead of picking my very best photos, I decided to chose a few photos that reflect some of the best travel experiences... -
Lakes Are Pretty Too – Travel Photo Series
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Feel Like a Star – Pampered Travel Photo Series
Posted on July 5, 2012 | 1 CommentThe theme of #FriFotos this week was a challenge for me at first: STARS. I don’t take astronomy photos and I’m not a big fan of celebrities, so those obvious choices were quickly eliminated. So I decided instead to think about times when I felt... -
For Sale – Art of Commerce Around the World Photo Series
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Museum Hopping Around The World – Photo Series
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Rooftops of the World – Travel Photo Series
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Majesty of the Ocean – Photo Series
Posted on June 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsI was excited to see that this week’s #FriFotos theme was OCEANS. I’ve always loved being on the water and try to get as much water time as possible when I travel. The hardest part of the theme this week was narrowing down the photos... -
Posh at Heart – A Luxury Travel Photo Series
Posted on May 31, 2012 | 2 CommentsToday the theme for the weekly #FriFotos Twitter event is “Fit for a Queen,” in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. So in the spirit of feeling like royalty, here are some of my favorite luxury travel moments from the road. -
Waterfalls Around the World – Photo Series
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 1 CommentToday the theme of #FriFotos, the weekly photo sharing event is WATERFALLS. I haven’t seen many waterfalls on my adventures, but the ones I have seen were pretty spectacular. Do you have any favorite waterfalls? -
Holy Places Around The World – Photo Essay
Posted on May 17, 2012 | 5 CommentsThrough some compulsion I can’t explain, I find myself drawn to places of spiritual importance when I travel. It’s not that I’m particularly spiritual, I’m not; instead I think it’s a desire to get to know people on a deeper level. Whatever the reason, these... -
Picture Perfect Paradise – Travel Photo Series
Posted on May 10, 2012 | No CommentsParadise, everyone wants it and everyone has a different opinion on what it really means. That’s the theme this week for the #FriFotos sharing event on Twitter, perfect as we approach the summer vacation season. Paradise can mean a lot of different things, but for... -
Beauty of Flowers Around the World – Travel Photo Series
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsI wouldn’t say that flowers interest me all that much. They’re pretty, I admit, and fragrant and add a touch of elegance and beauty to their surroundings. But I’m not INTO flowers, not like some fanatics, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate them. The... -
Pool Paradise – Photos of Amazing Pools Around the World
Posted on April 26, 2012 | 3 CommentsWho doesn’t love a cool, refreshing pool with a view to die for? Well that’s the theme of this week’s #FriFotos event on Twitter and I had plenty of material from which to choose. Almost everywhere I travel I stay at a hotel with an...
