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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Riding the Waves Photo Series
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Amazing Water Views Photo Series
Posted on June 6, 2013 | 1 CommentThis week the #FriFotos theme is GLASS, so I decided to share some photos that feature glass-like lakes, rivers and ocean views from around the world. -
Market Life Around the World Photo Series
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Unusual Architecture Photo Series
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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 -
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
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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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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... -
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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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. -
Holy Places Around The World – Photo Essay
Posted on May 17, 2012 | 6 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... -
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... -
Earth Day – Beauty of Nature Photo Series
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 4 CommentsEarth Day is right around the corner and to celebrate, the #FriFotos theme on Twitter this week is – Earth Day! (creative, I know) This can mean a lot of different things to many people, but for me it’s simple. It’s a reminder to us... -
Time Flies When… A Travel Photo Series
Posted on April 12, 2012 | 2 CommentsThere are moments on every trip that both seem to fly by and which you want to last forever. Ultimately, it’s for these precious times that make us want to travel in the first place. The #FriFotos theme this week is TIME/CLOCKS, a theme that... -
Glorious Sunsets – Travel Photo Series
Posted on April 5, 2012 | 3 CommentsIf you read LandLopers often, then you know I love photography and I always participate in the weekly Twitter photo event, #FritFotos. This week the theme was a befuddling BALLS. Yeah, I don’t know what they were thinking either. So I decided to do a... -
The Color of Travel Photo Series
Posted on March 29, 2012 | 6 CommentsCertain things grab my eye when taking travel photos. Cute animals, unique architecture and colorful scenes always manage to capture my attention when I’m on the road. This week I get to put into good use my preoccupation with colorful things because the #FriFotos theme... -
Spring Around the World – Travel Photo Series
Posted on March 22, 2012 | 8 CommentsEven though most of us on the East Coast didn’t have a cold winter, spring has arrived and with it blooming flowers, maybe lambs and allergies. Always on top of any possible calendar tie-ins, the organizations of #FriFotos this week have designated SPRING as the...
