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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Beach Paradise in Cancun, Mexico
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Exploring the Yucatan with the JW Marriott Cancun
Posted on April 30, 2012 | 3 CommentsI’ve been to the Yucatan in Mexico several times, usually as a way to quickly recharge and to enjoy the beautiful beaches. It’s hard to pass up on an opportunity to visit paradise, which is why when the JW Marriott invited me down to stay... -
Not Your Average Day in Cancun – A Mayan Morning at Ek Balam
Posted on April 1, 2012 | 10 CommentsI like old things. Older the better and if they can even be called ancient, I’m there. So when the JW Marriott in Cancun invited me down for a rare astronomical event involving one of the most famous ruins in the world, I didn’t hesitate... -
Watch With Me As I Witness the Descent of the Feathered Serpent in Mexico
Posted on March 19, 2012 | No CommentsThere was a brief time in my life when I thought I would actually be an archeologist. I blame Indiana Jones and a fierce desire to uncover lost secrets of history for this passion. Then I realized that math and science were involved and I... -
Why Are We Still Talking About Travel Safety in Mexico?
Posted on February 26, 2012 | 21 CommentsA couple of years ago when I was still a baby blogger, I wrote a post about why I thought that parts of Mexico were safe to visit. Talking with people, I thought that the message was getting across, that some parts of Mexico are... -
LandLopers Photo Contest – Win a Trip to Cancun!
Posted on October 31, 2010 | No CommentsRULES CHANGE: Due to a mishap with Facebook, I am tweaking the rules. My apologies to everyone for the difficulties, but ultimately I think this will make the contest easier to enter. To enter, please email your favorite vacation photo to me at Matt@LandLopers.com. I... -
Mexican Temazcal – Kicking My Inner Child out of the Hut
Posted on September 6, 2010 | 4 CommentsTemazcal A few weeks ago I was invited down to the Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, along with several other travel bloggers and writers, to kick the proverbial tires of this sustainable all-inclusive in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Part of our experience included the totally...
