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Description: Lima Cityscape Panorama Exploration

Location: Lima, Peru, South America

Description: This image was created from 33 individual images, shot vertically to get the most foreground in as possible. I then combined the images in the computer and stitched them together using Kolor’s AutoPano Giga software which handled all the magic. I will be writing about the process I use to create these images soon at Digital Photography School. If I were evil, I’d ask you to find the man walking his dog…but I’m not THAT evil, maybe.

Shot with Canon 7D and Canon 28-300mm L lens with settings of ISO 100, 28mm, f/8 and 1/640th of a second.

Photographs Creative Commons Copyright Peter West Carey

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If you want to see more Panoramas like this one, click here.

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Description: Colorado River Panorama Exploration

Location: Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA

Description: Just off the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park are numerous view points of the Colorado River, including this isolated spot. Visiting in March, there are few other tourists and the place seems as it has been for thousands of years.

Photographs Creative Commons Copyright Peter West Carey

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For the Nepal fans out there, especially those who have trekked to Everest basecamp, you can see the Tengboche Monastery as well as the trail from Phortse (the village on the left shaped kind of like an hour glass) to Pengboche (not visible just around the corner).

Title: Nepal Himalaya Panorama Exploration

Location: Mong, Nepal

Shot with a Canon 7D and Canon 28-300mm L lens at 28mm. I shot this with bracketing, meaning I took one shot at the camera’s prescribed exposure, then one shot over-exposed by a stop and one shot under-exposed. I then combined the images in the computer and stitched them together using Kolor’s AutoPano Giga software which handled all the magic.

Photographs Creative Commons Copyright Peter West Carey

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Be sure to check out yesterday’s Photo Of The Day for the same experience at Machu Picchu.

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They try to. And the Mukilteo-Clinton run I was waiting for happens to have the best on-time performance in the fleet.

So my curiosity was piqued when, at the normal time of seven minutes until departure, the ferry wasn’t loading. A big truck blocked my view of the boat so I thought not much of it and went back to chatting with my daughter.

At departure time we still hadn’t moved. And I could spot three police cars parked by the dock.

At seven minutes past departure time I was genuinely curious. A few more police cars were showing up and a Coast Guard rescue helicopter was now circling with its landing gear down, a sign that it wasn’t just passing by.

I snapped a few pictures of the activity.

Washington State Patrol K-9 officer (minus his dog) walking on the ferry in Mukilteo.

Coast Guard helicopter circling the scene.

Workers (I’m unsure if this gentleman is with WSP or WSF as a number of officers were not in uniform) check around the boat.

And then the big bomb truck from the Washington State Patrol showed up  (as the ferries are part of the Washington State Department of Transportation, the WSP has responsibility for their security).

And a dude or two started putting on protective gear.

All the while passengers were asked to leave their vehicles and stand near the back of the parking area. Some huddled by the toll booths for a good point of view. The wind was blowing a winter chill around and warmth was hard to find outside of our cars.

Meanwhile, Sabrina took her first bomb threat in stride.

Throwing rocks in a storm retention pool.

Walking to the side of the dock, the activity on the water was pretty obvious.

The Navy boat was just passing by but doesn’t it make things look more urgent?!? One of my friends said he saw a device, like a log standing straight out of the water with an antenna on top, float by, not bobbing with the waves as the multiple logs were, and head for the boat. Sabrina called this a UUFO (Unidentified Underwater Floating Object). We checked my friend’s breath for signs of alcohol but he seemed sober. I never saw this device but it’s cool to think the WSP or Coast Guard had a mini-sub there to check things out. Makes it more exciting.

We then heard, “Fire in the hole!” and a loud pop. I’d give it an M80 sound on the scale from Popits to Nuclear Warhead. Walking back to the bomb truck, there is now a spool of cord on the ground and more people talking.

Oh look! News cameras! They must know something.

Getting closer:

Now to work my way to the front of the pack for a better view.

It’s bomb dude with a black backpack. I’m guessing this is not his kid’s backpack even though it looks like the one Sabrina sometimes uses. He also decides to get his knife out and start cutting into the bag. This is certainly not his bag, I hope.

Movies? Let’s take a page out of Hollywood and, “Zoom in. Rotate. Enhance.”

Does anyone know what that is? It looks like a video game possibly. And the letters “..STROM” ?  A little help here?

Moving on, bomb dude keeps ripping apart stuff.

And then he finds something. Shows it to his buddies (at least I like to romanticize all bomb dudes are buddies, just like in the movies).

See the smile on his face. I think he wants to take it home.

After that, he opens and pours out a water container.

And that’s pretty much about it. The Coast Guard heads off…

Ferry workers reboard the boat…

Bomb dude undresses… (just the suit, ladies)

And puts away the bomb blowing up stuff…

Police stand over the remains of the pack. I’m sure some of them wanted to have a smoke, there was certainly some tension going on.

And the film crew turns to filming the boat loading.

We then sail off to Whidbey Island, about two hours later than anticipated.

I want to thank the Washington State Patrol and Coast Guard for doing their job well today. No panic. No beatings. No glamor and glitz as if Tango & Cash had showed up. They kept the passengers and crew safe and dealt with the situation professionally.

My daughter also experienced something I hope she never has to deal with again. You know how kids like anything cool and out of the ordinary? That was her morning and she was excited to tell al the kids at school about it.

In the end, according to news reports, there was no explosive device found. That thing bomb dude showed to his buddies, on second inspection, was likely just a bong.

I think this picture says it all.

Looking for something pretty to look at instead? Check out yesterday’s Photo Of The Day – Immersion Panorama Of Machu Picchu

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When I was growing up there was no Museum of Flight. It came into existence on the South side of Seattle after my passion of flight was already sparked, but before I found out I get rather ill inside small aircraft I am not jumping out of (by the way, the instructors at Gavin Flying at Boeing Field are top-notch and never complained about having to clean up their Cessna 152 after I, uh, redecorated the cockpit somewhere over Puget Sound. I still want to thank my instructor for his patience while I figured out flying a plane was not for me, commercially speaking).

The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field has grown over the years to be awesome. It’s huge! When my brother, a member of the museum, offered to take my daughter and I to the museum (you get free passes for guests as a member) on a rainy Winter day, I was excited to share the experience and to see what was new since my last visit 20 years ago.

First of all, if you have kids, go see the museum. Kids over five or so will enjoy their time. The specific kid area isn’t that large, but does have some fun exhibits for them to play with while actually learning things (just don’t tell them they are learning). Scaled down wind tunnels and the chance to move a plane as in a video game will get them excited.

And then there is the main hall. Zowie! It’s big and FULL of planes. Hanging from the ceiling, on the ground, some cut in half so you can see how they work. One of the nation’s old spy planes, an SR-71 Blackbird, takes center stage surrounded by a classic DC-3 and a reproduction of the Wright Brother’s flyer. Helicopters, fighter planes from many eras, mail planes, gliders. And then there is the space section with lunar rovers, space capsules and a mock up of a section of the International Space Station. Outside you can tour an older Air Force One that presidents used to call home while traveling. And a Concorde.

Ohhhh!!! And in the future, they will have an actual Space Shuttle Trainer in one hanger. A frickin’ real sized space shuttle! Too cool.

For adults, there is also a large history wing that chronicles Boeing’s rise as an aircraft giant. And a cafeteria. And a whole other area that I didn’t cover on this trip! There’s seriously a whole day of exploring at the Museum.

More Info:

• Hours and directions
• Cost ain’t super cheap, but I felt it would be worth it once a year for most people. $17 for adults and $9 for kids. Discounts given.
• They have a number of simulators I’d love to try next time.
• Perfect for rainy winter days.
• Special events abound. Check their schedule.
• They also offer learning opportunities at the museum and in the area.
• If your kid is around age five, or really into airplanes, they will get the most enjoyment from time at the museum. Younger kids might get bored before parents feel they have got their money’s worth.

Seriously, it is a fun place and a bit like a playground. There is a lot to learn or you can simply gawk and the massive amount of aircraft on display.

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When I recently visited Los Angeles I was happy that I could actually see Orion in the night sky for two reasons: #1 It was winter and I live near Seattle, so seeing stars in winter doesn’t happen that often and #2 LA is a massive sprawl of lights, lights and more lights.

Then I found the Griffith Observatory, perched to the North of town on what surely would be a hillside covered with houses if it were not a LA municipal park. This lack of houses makes it a great site for star gazing. While the city still does its best to block the star light, the observatory itself is worth the visit. But just in case you needed convincing of the wonderful panoramas from the decks of the observatory, this image should suffice:

On a clear night, this is what awaits you. And a walk up the hill to the observatory. And a lot of people because this is a popular site, even in on a Thursday night in January. When I arrived (15 minutes from closing, so I was able to gain an upfront parking spot instead of the parking in the overflow lots lower on the hill) the grounds were buzzing with couple and even a few kids. A few volunteers had set up smaller (but by no means small) telescopes in front of the observatory and were checking out Venus or the moon while allowing visitors to have a look.

The place had a nice, festive atmosphere. And the park closes at 10pm, which is when people will herd you to the exits and down the hill. And the observatory is FREE! Well, except a small fee for some of the programs held in a number of halls on the grounds. Free parking and free entry within the LA city limits? It’s all true. And if you have children who are even remotely interested in what’s above us in the night sky, there are a ton of exhibits explaining how telescopes work and other mysteries of the Universe.

Need some solid info for planning your evening at the observatory? 

• Plan to arrive early, even before sunset, to give yourself enough time to explore the grounds and exhibits. It’s a great spot for a picnic dinner.
• Tickets for events and shows are first come, first served.
• Parking will likely be down the hill for you, but you can drive to the top and drop off anyone who doesn’t want the uphill walk.
• The park closes at 10pm.
• The observatory is closed on Mondays and most Tuesdays.
• The official site can be found here.
• You can visit during the day time as the observatory has a solar telescope as well.
• Public star parties are held during new moons each month. More info on the schedule can be found here.
• Need help in finding your way to the observatory? It’s actually quite easy. Here’s info to  get you started.
• The observatory really does beg multiple visits at various times as there are outdoor exhibits that explain the path of the sun and moon and planets.

I plan on visiting the observatory again on another visit to LA because there is more to take in. Plus, they close the 12” telescope about 30 minutes before closing and I didn’t get a chance to look at the stars up close.

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The time when a bunch of bloggers get together (on the internet) and decide they want to help out others. This annual event is called Passports With Purpose and is run, entirely on volunteer power (read: 100% of donations goes to the assign charity), by the likes of an amazing gaggle of heroines: Pam Mandel, Beth Whitman, Debbie Dubrow and Michele Duffy.

This year’s charity is Room To Read. Specifically, Passports With Purpose will raise $80,000 to build two libraries in Zambia. That’s right: will. Not ‘is trying to’ or ‘hopefully’. Every year these gals have organized this event, it has far surpassed their financial goals by leaps and bounds. Why?

Awesome prizes and people who want to do good.

Personally, I also love the charity this year. I first became involved with Room to Read in 2007 when my ex-wife and I decided to raise $15,000 to help build a school in Nepal. Not only did we raise the funds, the school has already been built and is educating a new generation of Nepalis to help improve that country’s population. What I love most about Room to Read is that they only partner with communities that come forth and ask for assistance, while putting in 50% of the equity to build the schools, libraries and more. They don’t simply hand over a school to a community that doesn’t want it, they make sure the community has a deep investment in making the program work.

To that point, I have wrangled up a prize photographers in the crowd will love. I have worked with BorrowLenses.com in the past to find great gear to review on Digital Photography School. They seemed like a perfect fit for this fund raising effort as they have been responsive, enjoyable to work with and have a quality product I know many of you would want.

To that end, I’m happy to announce BorrowLenses.com has donated a $150 gift certificate for the raffle. That’s $150 to rent anything from their site (they only ship to the USA) and can either be used in whole or in part to pay for your order. The list of what they rent is long and includes more than just lenses:

• Lenses for Canon, Nikon, Leica, Sony, Pentax, Olympus and 4/3rds mounts
• Video equipment
• Audio equipment
• Lighting
• Bags
• Accessories
• Underwater housings
• Point and shoot cameras
• Computers
• Heck, you can even rent an iPad 2 if you are so inclined

The full range of items can be found on their site: http://borrowlenses.com .

Some simple rules for this prize:

• Prize can only be shipped to the USA
• Last day for raffle entry is December 16th, 2011
• Enter by visiting Passports With Purpose’s site and selecting the appropriate prize (and there are a TON of awesome prizes to choose from!)
• Winners will be announced via email on December 23rd, 2011
• Prize must be redeemed before December 31, 2012
• Gift Certificate may be used for shipping and insurance costs as well as item rental
• Odds of winning depend on how many people choose this prize
• Full official rules can be found on Passports With Purpose’s site

So what do you plan to rent with your prize?

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Last year I published a list of bloggers who care and where to find them. It’s an idea that rattled around in my head until Passports With Purpose came along and made my job easy. You see, most of us bloggers don’t make our living from our blog. Actually, almost all of us don’t. So I wanted a way to recognize those bloggers who are helping make a positive change in the lives of others even when they are receiving nothing back for it. Bloggers who care. And that’s what Passports With Purpose is all about. It’s entirely volunteer run and NO money goes to those running it. ALL money goes to the chosen charity (this year, it’s Room To Read).

While you can not bid on the awesome prizes for this year’s raffle until next week (hint: my own prize, donated by BorrowLenses.com is awesome for photographers and will be announced on November 30, 2011 on this blog), I can tell you about the awesome bloggers who are making this effort possible. They went out on their own and procured prizes all in the interest of helping build two libraries in Africa. To some, two libraries may be a drop in the bucket. But to the kids who now have access to books and ideas not before possible (to help them in their school learning), it means a whole new world opens up.

Here are the 2011 Bloggers Who Care

• DeliciousBaby – Making Travel With Kids Fun and TripDoc iPhone Travel Organizer by Debbie Dubrow
• Nerds Eye View – Travel narrative and photography with an emphasis on Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest. Written by Pam Mandel
• WanderMom – Michelle Duffy’s blog about traveling with kids, inspiration for the family that travels.
• WanderlustAndLipstick and WanderTours – Beth Whitman’s publishing and tour company focused on women’s travel.
• [Super Duper Fantastic] A San Francisco-based blog about what I love to do – eating, drinking, seeing the world.
• A Dangerous Business Amanda is a small-town Ohio girl trying to balance a normal life with an unquenchable lust for travel. Check out her latest adventures!
• A Hundred Pockets Seattle based blog, focusing on social life, having fun and saving money, reading and more.
• A Traveler’s Library At A Traveler’s Library, we discuss books and movies that inspire and inform travel. I talk about my personal travel experiences and a group of five partners each post once a month about their specialties in music-inspired travel, movies and travel, cultural travel, family travel and travel with pets.
• Adventure Gill Kristen Gill is an adventurer who uses her passion for travel and photography to educate, inspire, and initiate change in the world.
• Alaska Travelgram Alaska Travel Evangelist. We talk about travel deals, destinations and adventures in Alaska–and beyong.
• All Over the Map All Over the Map is about experiential family travel and raising globally-conscious kids. And frolicking.
• Alma de Viajante – jornalismo de viagens Travel website focusing on travel writing, independent travels, round the world trips and news for Portuguese-speaking travelers.
• Arrows Sent Forth Adventures at home and away with kids. Based in Columbus, Indiana.
• Art of Backpacking Backpacking is about simplicity. It’s cutting the unnecessary and going for what really counts; experiences.
• BootsnAll Travel Network Blog This is the blog for BootsnAll, the indie travel resource, where we highlight articles and information from around the BootsnAll Travel Network and from other sites we love.
• Budget Travel Adventures Budget traveler and dad who wants to use travel to change the world. I want to share my adventures, lessons learned, and tips on traveling.
• Budget Travelers Sandbox “Priceless Travel on a Budget”…sums up my blog.
• Ciao Bambino Ciao Bambino, an award-winning global family travel resource, offers trusted parent-authored tips and advice on where to go, where to stay, and what you do once you get there.
• Coconut Radio Adventures, thoughts & tales from a Lonely Planet author and newly ex-expat back in the USA after 15 years in French Polynesia.
• Danger Jill Robinson One trip is never enough for Jill Robinson, who writes about travel, adventure, culture and building her home on a remote Caribbean island.
• Darin Rogers Photography Photo blog of freelance photographer Darin Rogers: specializing in cultural, travel and architectural photography.
• Deals We Like This blog details all of the latest travel deals for the savvy traveler. It includes miles and point based promotions, travel deals for the various deal-a-date site, and trip reviews and experiences.
• Debby’s Departures Debby shares her experiences from her wide mix of travels. From solo adventures, to exploring with friends and family; some planned, some spontaneous. She combines cultural activities, connection with local people, and getting off the beaten path, with tourist activities, museums, art, music, and history. She enjoys learning about religions, purposely goes to certain locations for the flora and fauna of nature, and enjoys trekking and cycling. Recently back from 25 days in Bhutan, Debby is currently deciding on her next journey.
• Escape From New York Travel Tales and Photography from Around the World
• EuropeUpClose “Welcome to EuropeUpClose.com, the Insider’s Europe Travel Guide. We are Terri and Mike and we’ve been sharing our Europe travel expertise on this website since 2006.
• Everything Everywhere Thoughts and photos from Gary Arndt’s continuing around the world adventure.
• Family on Bikes A family of four exploring the world on bicycles.
• Family on Bikes Dedicated to encouraging others, including families, to pursue their passion and live their dream.
• FEAST FEAST is an online magazine with regular new posts made to its home page in between issues. We feature books, art, food, film, and travel.
• Field Trips with Sue Things to do with kids in Atlanta and the Southeast
• Forget the Sun Forget the Sun is a blog about discovery and travel from the Pacific Northwest.
• foXnoMad My name is Anil Polat and I’m on a journey to visit every country in the world. A former computer hacker, I now travel full time and pay for it by blogging about the adventure.
• Frisco Kids Your Guide to Kid-Friendly Events and Trips Around the San Francisco Bay Area…and Beyond
• Frog Mom Mommy blog about raising humanist kids who love the outdoors, are well-read and well-traveled, and appreciate the good things in life – starting with chocolate! Frog Mom strives to inspire parents to take their kids to places off the beaten path or think with a different attitude.
• Geotraveler’s Niche Musings and photography from writer and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström.
• Go Backpacking Go Backpacking is your online guide to independent travel around the world.
• Gone with the Family Personal trip reports, travel tips and news from a family that has been traveling with kids for 15 years – one trip at a time. Sharing our family’s adventures and hoping to inspire other families to travel with their kids.
• GranTourismo - They sure do need a description, don’t they?
• Grounded Traveler An American in Germany writing the ups and downs of settling somewhere else and still seeing the world.
• Have Baby Will Travel Have Baby Will Travel’s mission is to inspire, motivate, and help families travel with their babies, toddlers, and young children.
• HipTravelMama Family travel expert, blogger, speaker and creator of Mamacation events, HipTravelMama provides tips for smart luxury travel, hip hotel reviews and inspiration for living an extraordinary life.
• Idelish “We ? travel. We ? photography. We ? sharing our experience. We are two tech geeks with a passion for travel, photography and food. We inspire through our travel stories, adventures, tips, advice and photography!
• Imagine That Aloha is a travel and editorial photographer and writer living in Asia. She blogs about photos and light epiphanies.
• In Search Of Greener Pastures Promoting travel, conservation and sustainability in Northeast India.
• Inspiring Travellers We’re a couple of nomadic thirty-somethings travelling the world and sharing our stories, tips and ideas from the road.
• Jersey Kids Your guide to family-friendly day trips in New Jersey, New York…and beyond.
• JohnnyJet.com Travel News and Tips
• Katie Going Global A former attorney & nonprofit fundraiser in the midst of a year of traveling & volunteering through all 15 countries of the former Soviet Union.
• LandLopers LandLopers is a travel blog for the average person who wants to travel more and experience the best the world has to offer.
• LandLopers LandLopers is a travel blog for the average person who wants to travel more and experience the world has to offer.
• Lanora Mueller Photography views of the human condition and other wonders of the world
• Legal Nomads Traveling and eating my way around the world, one country at a time.
• Love & Adventure Hey, we’re Ryan & Kindra – we live in Madison, Wisconsin with two naughty hound dogs and one ancient cat. We love to travel and we love to travel together.
• Loyalty Traveler Hotel value for frequent guests. All things about hotel loyalty programs, discount rates and promotions.
• Matt-Gibson.org An outdoors adventure travel blog with a focus on sustainable budget activities. Matt-Gibson.org includes crazy adventure travel stories, beautiful photography, practical travel fitness tips and gear recommendations,and adventure travel guides.
• Midwest Guest Midwest Guest is a regional travel blog covering interesting places, people, and things in the Midwestern United States.
• Million Mile Secrets “Learn how to have Big Travel with Small Money by collecting airline miles and hotel points without flying or staying in a hotel!
• Mira Terra Travels Mira Terra Travels is the blog of a travel photographer, videographer, writer and tour director all in one. Based in Cardiff by the Sea, CA, Kymri Wilt features images and stories from her various travels and assignments, and shares her passions for travel, culture, wildlife, and surfing too .
• Mo Travels Life is a trip for Monique Rubin, who writes about travels with her family, life as an expat in Holland and her quest to “run” the world.
• Mommy Points Mommy Points exists to help “normal everyday families” make the most of purchases and trips they were going to make anyways, by showing you how maximize the earning potential of miles and points. (Yes, you can earn miles and points without even traveling!) These miles and points can then help make family travel (almost) free for your family! Mommy Points also shares reviews of hotels from a family perspective and shares some travel tips for young kiddos.
• My Itchy Travel Feet My Itchy Travel Feet, The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel encourages boomers to get up off the couch and go.
• Near.Afar. Love Letters from home and away. A travel destination guide near and afar.
• No Vacation Required We rejiggered life in order to travel (a lot), give back & make a living from anywhere doing work we love. Motto: No Vacation Required!
• OttsWorld Travel & life experiences of a corporate America runaway. Travel to off-the-beaten-path destinations to bring you travel experiences & photography from parts of the world seldom seen
• Outdoor Adventures with Lady Sherpa Lady Sherpa, also known as Joslin Fritz, writes about outdoor adventures on the West Coast of the United States and abroad. She is a blogger and tour leader for Beth Whitman at Wanderlust and Lipstick and WanderTours.
• Pacific Northwest Journeys “Custom itinerary planning for travelers to WA, OR and BC. Owner Sheri Doyle blogs occasionally about her travel and restaurant experiences.
• Paddy in the Big Apple Global perspective of an Irish expat with a serious case of wanderlust who has visted 60+ countries while living on 3 continents. My passion is travel. WARNING! – may contain nudity, bad language and Irish humour!
• Perceptive Travel Blog Instead of a sea of Top 10 lists, “best beaches” and other disposable travel writing fare, we focus on quirky places and stories that you won’t find anywhere else.
• Pit Stops for Kids For every parent who’s tired of hearing ‘Are we there yet?’, Pit Stops for Kids is the family travel resource for roadside attractions, experiences, and overnights, as well as featuring destination resorts and experiences.
• Points, Miles & Martinis We focus on topics relating to travel including destinations, airline, hotel, car rental and credit card reward program. Our goal is to help friends travel better. Part time freelance travel blogger and editor. In my day job, I travel around the world advising fortune 500 clients on strategic initiatives.
• Postcardly This is the blog for Postcardly, a service that lets you send real, hold-in-your-hand postcards using your email. We blog about everything postcard-related, including stories about traveling, active parents with kids (always good postcard subjects), and photography.
• Prepared For Travel A comprehensive travel guide full of insider tips to help you plan your trip from start to finish. Created by two airline employees who see on a daily basis what works and what doesn’t!
• Pulpology Pulpology chronicles Mark & Sonia’s intercontinental absurdities as two IT geeks attempt to escape the cubicle and live a life less ordinary
• Rare Travels Rare Travels shares journeys of adventure and culture, traveling on the idea that it isn’t so much where you are, but how you see the world.
• Road Trips For Families Road Trips for Families is a family travel resource that aims to inspire families of all sizes and ages to hit the road. The online magazine features articles with destination-specific information geared to families who will be driving through the area or road tripping there. Also included are expert itineraries, gear and book reviews and stories from other families who road trip.
• Roaming Tales A passionate traveller and cook moves back to Sydney and adjusts to life with twin babies.
• Sheila’s Guide to the Good Stuff Thoughts and insights at the intersection of tourism, travel, technology and social media.
• SpunkyGirl Monologues I’m all about solo travel, food and finding the quirky corners of the world. SGM’s goal is to provide tip, tricks and authentic experiences.
• stillhowlyn’s travels The life adventures of full-time travelers, Howard and Lynda Stilley!
• Stuck at the Airport Airports, air travel and the adventures in-between.
• The Carey Adventures The life and times of the Careys on the road, in the skies and across the oceans. Traveling, having fun and sharing what they learn.
• the culture mom Culture Mom’s mission is to enliven moms and cultivate kids by showing how accessible and fun cultural and travel experiences can be in everyday life.
• The Mother of All Trips This blog is part travelogue, part memoir, part meditation on motherhood, with just a dash of how-to.
• The Silent I Family travel adventures, product reviews, food and lifestyle essays by a California mom, lawyer, and activist.
• The Traveling Philosopher Part travel, part philosophy, The Traveling Philosopher hones in on the experiences that take place along the journey of life and travel.
• The Vacation Gals Co-owned by Jen Miner, Beth Blair and Kara Williams, TheVacationGals.com covers family travel, romantic escapes, girlfriend getaways, gear and tips.
• Thoughted Thoughted will be fully redesigned in a couple of weeks. It’s a blog about education technology, social impact and entrepreneurs.
• Travel 2.0 The Travel 2.0 Blog is the definitive publication that focuses on significant marketing issues within the destination, tourism and travel industries.
• Travel Changes You A blog about the power of travel and how it change you in big and small ways.
• Travel Gear For Women TravelGearForWomen.com helps women travelers journey stylishly and safely with travel gear reviews on everything from disposable underwear to cool backpacks for women.
• Travel Mamas Tips, packing lists, giveaways and stories for anyone who wants to travel with children…and stay sane!
• Travel Savvy Mom Writers, moms, travelers. We see and blog about the funny side of family travel. Yes, there is one.
• Travel with a Purpose Travel with a Purpose celebrate the unique people and landscapes that make up our world and highlights travel that is culturally and environmentally sustainable. Part of the Wanderlust and Lipstick network.
• Travel with Teens and Tweens Reviews, resources and information for and about families traveling with teens and tweens. We focus on North American vacations, college visits and family friendly travel ideas.
• TravelBlogs.com TravelBlogs.com brings you travel advice and stories from those who’ve been there and done that. We’ve brought together the internet’s finest travel bloggers and asked them to share their unique insight into all things travel.
• Traveler Writes Traveler Writes about going places and exploring home (Michigan and the Great Lakes), including food, photography, nature and culture.
• Travellers Point Travellerspoint is one of the web’s smallest and most active travel services with members representing every country in the world. More than 30,000 customers have shared 175,000 trips to date and over 1.2 million revenue have been posted. Our dedication and travel helpers answer numerous travel-related questions 365 days of the year. We also have over 50,000 accommodation booking options available on the site. If you’re thinking about travelling soon or ready to plan your trip – Travellerspoint is where your journey begins.
• Travels With Two Inspiring couples to step away from their work…and get the heck out of Dodge.
• Trekaroo Trekaroo provides the inside scoop on kid-friendly activities, hotels and restaurants from a large community of parents.
• Trip Wellness Get where you’re going feeling great. Tips, trip ideas, local and international travel stories and interviews.
• Two Weeks to Travel A blog for people who love to travel without much time to do it, focusing on destination reviews and guides as well as trip ideas and general travel musings.
• Uncornered Market Around the world travel blog aiming to connect world through people, food & adventure. More than 70 countries, still going…& still married
• walkingon travels When you won’t let the kids stop your wanderlust, this is the place to go. A full time mom looks past the fears and books trips to make lifelong memories.
• Wanderers in Residence From G Adventures
• Wandering Educators A global community of educators, sharing travel experiences.
• Wandering Off Wandering Off is a family travel blog about our adventures through Texas and beyond. Follow along as we move to Las Vegas in Fall 2011.
• What a Trip Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown blogs at What a Trip – Travels from Northern California. She offers insider tips and best things to see and do while on your travels
• What Boundaries Travel Two travelers who quit jobs, sold all they owned, and now love traveling the world and writing about it to help others live their dream!
• What’s Dave Doing? Dave’s not adding in a description for his blog, that’s what Dave’s NOT doing.
• What’s New In Photography Bruce Murray discovers new and interesting photography products, services, websites and techniques for hobbyist and pros.
• WhyGo Italy Travel Guide The indie travel guide to Italy, part of the BootsnAll Travel Network.
• Write to Travel exploring the world of travel writing
• Writing Horseback “At WritingHorseback.com Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown brings you equestrian lodging reviews.
• Writing Travel travel tales & tips, digital images, idiosyncratic adventures

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©2012 The Carey Adventures. All Rights Reserved.