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?
28 February 2012 11:55 PM | 30 Comments
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Frozen Falls in Johnston Canyon, Alberta Canada
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My Favorite Photo of 2012
Posted on December 25, 2012 | 9 CommentsThis was an exceptionally hard decision to make. I poured over thousands of photos, many of which mean a lot to me. I spend so much time editing them and they mean so much that they truly are like my little digitized kids. That’s why... -
My Favorite Person of 2012
Posted on December 24, 2012 | 4 CommentsI meet a lot of people, it’s just a part of the travel experience. Sometimes I’m not always ready to meet them though. If I had a bad day or am feeling particularly introverted, I may not be open to learning about them and their... -
Five Favorite Adventure Travel Experiences
Posted on August 21, 2012 | 17 CommentsWhile I may not be the most adventurous person at home, when I travel I become a veritable daredevil. I’m lucky, I’ve had some incredible adventure travel experiences around the world; from scaling a volcano in St. Kitts to rolling around in a human... -
Storybook Village of Banff, Canada
Posted on June 10, 2012 | 1 CommentBanff, Canada -
Startling Beauty and Strength of a Canadian Sled Dog
Posted on June 3, 2012 | 2 CommentsCanadian Sled Dog Portrait -
Frozen in Time – Exploring Rural Alberta On An Ice Walk
Posted on March 14, 2012 | 4 CommentsSo here’s something strange about me: I love nature, I love being outside and enjoying the best that Mother Nature has to offer, but I’m not necessarily outdoorsy. What’s the difference you ask? Well, outdoorsy people can live in a tent, commune with nature and... -
Hockey on Snowy Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
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Five Things I Bet You Don’t Know About Banff
Posted on February 23, 2012 | 6 Comments1. Where it is – When I first started researching a trip to Banff way back in 2010, I really had no idea where it was. I knew it was in Canada and that it had a funny name and that was the extent of... -
Dog Sledding Adventure Through Alberta, Canada
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Naked Peace of Mind – Taking the Waters at the Banff Upper Hot Springs
Posted on February 16, 2012 | 4 CommentsHot springs aren’t for everyone. First, they can be a bit of a hassle in all honesty, especially when the temperature is negative some ungodly number and you arrive bundled in at least thirty layers of clothing. Then there’s the unpleasant experience of changing alongside... -
Flying Down a Mountain – Banff Snow Tubing Adventure and Video
Posted on February 9, 2012 | 1 CommentI don’t ski, not at all. I don’t even try anymore lest I further cause injury to myself and others. That’s why I was a little dubious as we drove up to the Mount Norquay Ski Resort in Banff, Canada. After all, they’re kind of... -
My Birthday and Dogsledding Through Two Provinces
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 10 CommentsTomorrow is my birthday and for the 8th year in a row I’m 29, amazing feat really. Since it’s my birthday, I thought I’d write about two things I love: dogs and travel. No, it’s not a story about some strange traveling dog or how... -
Five (non-ski) Reasons to Visit Banff in the Winter
Posted on January 22, 2012 | 12 Comments1. Tons of activities - Banff is one of the top ski destinations in the world, but if you’re like me and don’t ski (I just fall) there’s still a lot to do in and around this mountain town. We spent a long weekend in...
