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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Tropical Beach on Koh Samui, Thailand
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Hotel Half Truths and the Case of the Disappearing Ocean
Posted on January 23, 2011 | 10 CommentsThe main goal of the travel industry is to sell a dream, a concept of the perfect trip. A vacation is a major expense for most people and while it is a large investment, it is often heavily influenced by pure, raw emotion. To get... -
Weekend Getaway from Bangkok – Renaissance Koh Samui
Posted on August 26, 2010 | 1 CommentRenaissance Koh Samui Thailand is a great budget friendly destination, which is particularly well seen in its islands. Located off of both Thai coasts, there are hundreds of little mounds of paradise where you may find a calm respite from the hectic and sometimes... -
To Zoo or Not to Zoo
Posted on August 4, 2010 | 16 CommentsI am a huge animal lover and consider myself to be well informed and even active when it comes to animal rights issues. I’m not an extremist by any stretch, I love steak too much for that, but I would certainly self-identify as a conservationist.... -
The Best Open Air Airports – Look Ma, No Walls!
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No Comments“It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase ‘As pretty as an Airport’ appear.” – Douglas Adams Douglas Adams clearly did not have these airports in mind when he wrote that famous quip. It is no surprise that airports can elicit... -
Culinary Travel in Thailand and Dublin – A Tale of Two Curries
Posted on March 29, 2010 | No CommentsWhenever we travel, we always try to eat at a local Indian restaurant at least once. It’s a perfect choice when we’re tired of whatever the local specialty is, but aren’t prepared to order a Big Mac either. Sometimes this culinary tradition has been...
