The authors here at the HoliDaze are ordinary folks who have decided to indulge in their love of travel and trying to inspire others to try it as well. Whether short- or long-term, travel makes a far great impact on the soul than it does the wallet. The knowledge and experiences gained are priceless, TRUST US!
#Travel Wisdom: Foreign travel makes a far greater impact on a person's character, beliefs, and knowledge than it does their wallet. #TTOT
— ⌠ Derek4Real ⌡(@the_HoliDaze) January 5, 2013
As the full author list is getting a little long, below you will find several of the top HoliDaze authors. They all have very interesting blogs and a flair for writing. We are also confident that if you should have any travel-related questions, each of these individuals would be glad to give you some advice from their View All Authors
experiences. That is part of what they are so awesome! ;)
That's right! It will for both members AND viewers of the site. While some of the items will be awarded based on merit, like writing an absolutely top-notch article or accomplishing something utterly awesome while traveling, a good amount will also be given away as random prizes or in some still to-be-determined contests.
The Most Popular Authors Here At The HoliDaze
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Derek Freal Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
" ǝʌıʇɔǝdsɹǝd ɹǝɥʇouɐ ɯoɹɟ sƃuıɥʇ ǝǝs oʇ ǝʌol ı "
Derek is a perpetual wanderer, cultural enthusiast, and lifelong traveler. He loves going places where he does not speak a word of the local language and must communicate with hand gestures, as well as places where he is forced to squat awkwardly to poo (supposedly its healthier and more efficient). Say Hello On Twitter!Recent items
- Zimbabwe’s Staging A Comeback
- Now Museum, Now You Don't
- The Seven-Colored Sands Of Chamarel
- Offbeat Things To Do In NYC
- Your Guide to the Songkran Festival in Bangkok
- Japanese Toilets: Impressive, Futuristic, And Daunting To First-Timers
- 14 Amazing & Impressive Japanese Innovations
- Outdoor Fun In Ohio's Hocking Hills
- Navigating The Sprawling Tokyo Railways
- Enjoying A Budget-Friendly Cancun Holiday
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Tristan Nichols Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
Tristan is a multi award-winning journalist from England.
In his professional capacity he spent nearly a decade-and-a-half travelling the world covering breaking stories for the UK-based newspaper, 'The Herald'.
During this time he spent approximately four-and-a-half months on Afghanistan's frontline working as a writer/blogger/photographer and broadcaster for The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS).
In his career he has worked in countries including Iraq, Brazil, Sierra Leone, Norway, The Falkland Islands, Bahrain, Brunei, and of course Afghanistan.
In his personal life he's travelled far and wide lapping up the atmosphere of some of the world's most beautiful, and undoutedly most unbeautiful places imaginable.
Having quit and boxed up the life he knew, he's relocated to Tijuana in Mexico to learn Spanish and be a fiance to the beautiful Jacky.
His popular travel blog 'Once Upon A Time In Mexico...' is regularly updated with unusual and humorous observations on his new life across the pond in the land of tacos and banda music.
Oh, and of course he's going to bullsh*t on about writing a book or a solo album for years to come.
For full details and biog, photographs, travel features and stories, and other interesting bits and bobs visit www.tristannichols.co.uk.
Alternatively find him on Twitter by searching for: tristan_nichols
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- The universal language
- Further food for thought - tacos
- Hair today, gone tomorrow
- It's a kind of magic...
- Cooking with gas (and chilis)
- Too hot to handle
- Festive food fit for a (paper-crowned) king
- England - fit for a Queen (and Jacks of course)
- One quick question before the world ends...
- An appetite for 'fairyland' adventures
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Kellie Netherwood Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
No matter how we travel there is always further to go. The world is full of open doors - new friends to make, different cultures to experience, inspirational images to capture and lessons to learn. As I enjoy life's journey to DESTINATION UNKNOWN I am energised by the world we live in and inspired by those paving their own path in life. Through the intersection of my travel, writing and photography passions I share my travel adventures to help inspire you to create your own.
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- Travel Misadventures: 5 Things To Remember When Things Go Wrong
- 5 Things To Do Before You Leave Bolivia
- You Know You Are In Bolivia When:
- 7 Things I Learned on a Scotland Photography Adventure
- 15 Tips for Responsible Travel in Myanmar
- Memorable Moments of Insignificance in Myanmar
- Destination: BHUTAN - A Unique Travel Experience
- DESTINATION: RWANDA "5 Great Experiences"
- Great Experience #2: Walk With a Lion in Africa
- Great Experience #1: Mountain Gorilla Trek in Rwanda
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Jessica de Heij Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
I'm a dutch blogger who has the travelbug but i'm currently doing a internship in New Zealand. Read all about my adventures in kiwi land.
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- A funny thing called christmas
- Queenstown: A one of a kind
- Caitlins – Milford Sound: Buttloads of tourists…or not?
- Mt. Cook Village - Oamaru: penguins and colonial buildings
- 5 reasons why you definitely should go to New Zealand
- Methven - Lake Tekapo: Magical Winter Wonderland
- Fast Forward: the way home
- A home away from home
- The most awesome thing in the world
- The day that I almost grew up
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Bob Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
" Do yourself a favor, get off the tourist path and explore a little. It can be very rewarding. "
Bob is a 30-year traveler that has been to over 30 countries. Follow his travels at his blog The Traveling Fool.Recent items
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Christy Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
A girl juggling a job, a camera and an extreme case of wanderlust...
Travel junkie, ex-shippie, photog, reader, writer, video editor & yummy brownie baker. Workflow: Canon/Kindle/Mac/FCP/AE/PS/Bowl/Oven. Countries: 46 //LDS
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- A Day in San Francisco: Night Tour of "The Rock" (Alcatraz)
- Exploring San Francisco: Submarine
- A Day in San Francisco: A Palace, A Tower and A Garden Walk
- How to Be a Guest
- Oh-Sum!
- The Best Way to Leave an Island
- Exploring Kos: Antimachia Castle (& The Funniest Little Man on Kos)
- Inception/Compulsion/Execution
- Exploring Sonoma: Toscano Hotel
- Personal Sounding Boards and YOUR Dreams
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Cara Lopez Lee Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
Cara Lopez Lee is the author of "They Only Eat Their Husbands: A Memoir of Alaskan Love, World Travel, and the Power of Running Away," and the creator of Girls Trek Too, a blog & workshop dedicated to inspiring women to approach life as an adventure.
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- Finding Family in Unexpected Places - Tracing China's Past (Part 6)
- The Way to Come Home - Tracing China's Past (Part 5)
- What Uncle Roy Ate Before He Ran For His Life - Tracing China's Past (Part 4)
- From Cantonese to Cappuccino - Tracing China's Past (Part 3)
- I Can Also Become Invisible - Tracing China's Past (Part 2)
- Unraveling the Gold Mountain Thread - Tracing China's Past (Part 1)
- ART FROM EARTH, HOPE FROM ART - A Holiday Weekend in El Paso & Juárez (Part 6)
- THE DEAD DON'T COMPLAIN - A Holiday Weekend in El Paso & Juárez (Part 5)
- LAUGH 'TIL YOU DROP - A Holiday Weekend in El Paso & Juárez (Part 4)
- THE CARTEL SHOOTING NEXT DOOR - A Holiday Weekend in El Paso & Juárez (Part 3)
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Lindsay Carreiro Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
Fashionista's Travel editor Lindsay Carreiro is a Teacher in Providence, RI with a healthy addiction to Luna Bars and Culinary Mysteries. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, SHOPPING, and things that start with "S". See more at her blog Fashionista's Travel.
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- Save Money When Traveling: Pack These 5 Items
- 24hrs In New York City
- New York City: A Hostel Experience
- Want Food? Will Travel
- Relieve Anxiety 3 Ways During Travel
- I Left My Heart In Costa Rica
- 10 Travel Worthy Books
- 5 New England Cities Worth Visiting
- 10 Reasons Solo Travel Is Better
- 5 Must Have Pieces For Big City Travel
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HotelSavi Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
Vijay is a Hotelier cum Traveler who has traveled all over India.... The passion towards travel has made him to travel twice to thrice in year. He loves his country the most and that is why he has completed almost entire North, South and West. He is also looking for Central and Easter part nowadays. Well he has started touring other countries now a days. His recent encounter is thailand.
He is ready to help those who plan to visit India but remember he is neither an agent nor tour operator though he can get you arrange your tour and he is almost available round the clock.
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- Royal Rajasthan - Forts, Palaces and Havelis
- INCREDIBLE RAJASTHAN - A ROYAL WEDDING DESTINATION
- Nargarh Fort at Jaipur
- Jaipur - The Pink City
- Manali - A Lovely Hill Destination
- Road trip to Gujarat
- GIR FOREST - THE HOME OF ASIATIC LION
- Rishikesh - A destination for nature lover and adventure tourism.
- Tips for Holidaying In India
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Deborah Cater Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
I love travelling. I love travelling by train in particular. I'm making my way across Europe in train after train, with the odd flight inbetween.
My travel methodology is never the same. Just as happy in a hostel with my trusty backpack as I am in a luxury hotel with Louis Vuitton trunks (if I owned any), on my own or with friends, no journey fits a template. It makes it exciting.
I moved to Spain to write my first book, a travelogue, City Chronicles: A Tale of Nine Cities. I have self-published and I am still enjoying Spain and have written aand published the second of the trilogy, City Chronicles: A Little Bit of Italy. I blog about my travels, writing, and life in general.
I am excited by the research that accompanies my books as well. With the knowledge that a degree in Humanities brings (literature, history and Classical Studies as specialities in my case) and an enquiring mind, I'm out to find the old, new and different in the world. Architecture, history and art adds colour to the different cultures I encounter.
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Fatma Makame Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
I'm not the typical socialite but I enjoy going to out-door events.
I have a passion for makeup artistry and am always looking out for a new beauty product to try.
My taste buds like adventure but prefer familiarity, I often find myself going the extra mile to find the comfort of a favourite eating spot- Yep, I love great food! Along with the love for food is my liking of great pictures, artworks and exploring new places.
I've only recently begun to take a time-off my busy schedule to near-by destinations.My mid-year resolution is to embark in a weekend get-way with under 100USD budget atleast once a month. Let's see If I can make this resolution work;-)Recent items
- The waves and sands of Nyali beach, Mombasa
- 10 Reasons Why I recommended Bukoba/Kagera as a holiday spot...
- 2nd Weekend Travel Challenge- The Swahili coast of Pangani
- A cheesy weekend
- Travelling with kids on short notice- 5 lessons I have learnt
- 5 Ways You Could Give Your Cellphone Away For Free In Tanzania >_>
- 1st Weekend Travel Challenge- To Karatu on an 80USD budget
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Hannah Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
I've unknowingly become an Asia addict! After spending six months backpacking south-east Asia I sufferred severe sunshine, banana lassi and motorcycle withdrawal. Determined to satisfy these cravings, I accepted a teaching job in Hong Kong. Living in the vertical city gave me all the sunshine I could want, as well as a serious fetish for singapore noodles, a love of hiking and a true appreciation for the 'work hard, play harder' philosophy. Two years on and I have trained, bussed and tuk-tukked around China, Nepal, India and Sri Lanka. Now I'm home with a whole new set of cravings (mostly for naan bread), hoping that writing will be therapeutic :)
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Greg Reese Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
Picture Rocks Travel, Tucson, Arizona was established in October 2010. We have always had a passion for travel and have been fortunate enough to have taken some very memorable trips throughout Europe, Mexico, and the United States. Our travel has encompassed both ocean and river cruises, escorted land based tours, and travel on-our-own. We turned our passion for travel into a business and decided to open our own travel agency. Bryan and Greg have participated in many destination training programs related to the destinations we sell. We have access to a wealth of resources, so as to give you the best value and expertise in planning your great adventure.
We look forward to getting to know you, our client, personally and discovering your likes and dislikes and helping you tailor your vacation experience.
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Marsh Myers Subscribe to this user's RSS feed Website
An artist, writer, photographer, videographer and arrested adolescent, my interests and my website cover a wide variety of topics including entertainment, creative writing, technology and yes... of course... travel. Professionally, I work for the Oregon Coast Aquarium where I'm building a large, teen-oriented website called Oceanscape Network that interprets and celebrates the natural history and places of our beautiful coast. Travel and the outdoors have always been a huge inspiration for my work. New places and experiences fire the mind, creativity and the human spirit. I'm delighted to have been invited to join the Holidaze community!
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