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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Music, Whisky and My First Travel Crush
Posted on January 14, 2013 | 5 CommentsGas cost $1.15 a gallon and you could buy a loaf of bread for less than two bucks. Peace was reached in Northern Ireland, the US had a budget surplus, Google was founded, Buffy was slaying vampires and Bill Clinton swore he didn’t have sexual... -
Five Things To Do In London That Aren’t The Olympics
Posted on March 27, 2012 | 17 CommentsLondon will soon be reveling in the global hoopla that comes along with hosting the Summer Olympic Games. Many people will use the opportunity to add London to their travel list and explore what is truly one of the great cities of the world. While... -
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting London
Posted on May 16, 2011 | 13 CommentsLondon was one of the first international destinations I visited as a young Loper. My first visit actually marked the beginning of a five week backpacking trip around England and Scotland after I graduated from college. I’ve been back a couple of times since, but... -
Confessions of an Anglophile
Posted on February 9, 2011 | 18 CommentsI don’t know how it started, I just assume it’s part of my genetic composition, not unlike having hazel eyes or being right handed. It presented itself early in life, when I had the Union Jack and the St. Andrew’s Cross flags on my bedroom... -
Punting in Cambridge, England
Posted on July 15, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe summer after I graduated from college, I fulfilled a lifelong dream and backpacked around England and Scotland. It was my first time as a solo traveler and it helped instill a lifelong love of experiential travel. One of my experiences though proved the maxim... -
The Scottish Isles – Exploring Iona
Posted on April 5, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe Scottish Isles The Isle of Iona is an easy day trip from the Scottish coastal town of Oban, and well worth the multiple ferry rides to get there. Iona has long captivated the imaginations of world travelers, be it for its azure waters,... -
Visiting the Imperial War Museum in London
Posted on March 20, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Imperial War Museum Tucked away in a SE London neighborhood off Lambeth Road is the Imperial War Museum. Although it has a fairly intimidating name, this museum is easy to get to and thoroughly enjoyable. The Imperial War Museum, to be technical, is...
