40 Berkeley – Boston’s Best Hostel!
Quality Accommodations on a Budget Liz and I decided to take a last minute trip into Boston this weekend for a special “Weekend in Boston” project that I’m currently working on. We knew that we would need...
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How to Avoid ATM Fees While Traveling Abroad
ATM FEES ARE FOR CHUMPS! You don’t want to be a chump and pay all those crazy fees when you’re on the road, do you? Well, luckily for you, I have a work around that will save you from paying hundreds, even...
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Travel Tuesday Q&A Announcement!
The Mission: My mission for 2012 is to help YOU travel. I want to teach you the in’s and out’s of what I do and how I do it. I want to share my travel tips and general travel knowledge with you as well as show...
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My ABC’s of Travel
A: Age you went on your first international trip: My mother was born in Dublin, Ireland so I have been traveling back and forth to visit family there since I was very young. The following photo shows me experiencing my...
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A Failed Attempt at Hitchhiking in Ometepe
Did you miss: Take me to Isla de Ometepe? If so, be sure to check it out! After spending the night at Hostel Ibesa in Moyogalpa, I woke up early and made a quick stop into Hotelito Aly for some breakfast. Since it was...
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Free Desktop Wallpaper: Greyscale Elephants
This is one of my favorite photos from my visit to Six Flags Wild Safari in Jackson, New Jersey. Before You Download: Before downloading your new desktop wallpaper, head over to What is my Screen Resolution? to find out...
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My 2011 Travels in a Nutshell
Sayonara to 2011, CHEERS to 2012! Back in November I prematurely released a post titled Reflections of 2011. At the time I thought that I would be spending the rest of the year home (Nov/Dec) but that all changed once I...
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Take me to Isla de Ometepe
Did you miss: From Volcanoes to the Vacant Beaches of Nicaragua? If so, be sure to check it out! Las Penitas to Isla de Ometepe On Saturday afternoon I decided to pack my bags and take the 10AM chicken bus from Las...
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How to Avoid ATM Fees While Traveling
Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua!
Nicaraguan Sunset Timelapse
10 Adventurous Activities to Do in Bali
Bali, Indonesia Bali is a small Indonesian island that sits in between Java and Lombok. It has a large population of almost four million people which are predominantly Hindu. This small island is a popular tourist...
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40 Berkeley – Boston’s Best Hostel!
Quality Accommodations on a Budget Liz and I decided to take a last minute trip into Boston this weekend for a special “Weekend in Boston” project that I’m currently working on. We knew that we...
Read More
How to Avoid ATM Fees While Traveling Abroad
ATM FEES ARE FOR CHUMPS! You don’t want to be a chump and pay all those crazy fees when you’re on the road, do you? Well, luckily for you, I have a work around that will save you from paying hundreds,...
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I’ve been chosen to be a 2012 SOYJOY JOYTESTER!
As some of you may or may not know, I was recently contacted by SOYJOY and invited to join a panel of bloggers that will focus on helping the community find ways to bring more joy into their daily lives. Can...
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Travel Tuesday Q&A Announcement!
The Mission: My mission for 2012 is to help YOU travel. I want to teach you the in’s and out’s of what I do and how I do it. I want to share my travel tips and general travel knowledge with you as well...
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5 Gap Year Destinations for 2012
Choosing a destination for your gap year can be nerve-wracking: this is a once in a lifetime trip for most and you want to be sure that you’re choosing the right destination. There are plenty of places to whet...
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My ABC’s of Travel
A: Age you went on your first international trip: My mother was born in Dublin, Ireland so I have been traveling back and forth to visit family there since I was very young. The following photo shows me...
Read More
A Failed Attempt at Hitchhiking in Ometepe
Did you miss: Take me to Isla de Ometepe? If so, be sure to check it out! After spending the night at Hostel Ibesa in Moyogalpa, I woke up early and made a quick stop into Hotelito Aly for some breakfast....
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Hello, I'm Ryan Gargiulo! I’m the editor-in-chief here at PTM, an around the world travel blog that inspires people to get out there and see the world on the cheap.
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