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The geographic region of the world referred to Southeast Asia features a collection of 11 different countries that are wedged in between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In the more recent decades since the end of the Vietnamese War and the fall of Communism, the countries of Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam have become popular tourist destinations. They are also popularly targeted destinations for numerous solo travelers as well.

Joe Mc Michael, an MIT grad student, has designed a new website (Globe Genie) that allows you to see some new sights on Google Street View by picking one of the five continents and then clicking on Shuffle.

Seems there’s no cheapest way to travel and be green! Read more on Intelligent Travel. read full article

Most travel alone for business. Few are fortunate to win in a contest but unfortunate to get a roundtrip ticket only for themselves.

If you find yourself in any of these situations, don’t fret just yet. Look into the nuances of seemingly boring… read full article

Experiencing San Francisco on your own has many positives:

you can go at your own pace, not be pressured into doing something you’re not interested in, and take as many photos you want of that church steeple with… read full article

Isabelle’s Travel Guide shares some holiday tips for the travelers planning to visit Lisbon, Portugal. She also recommends to stay at the Hotel Borges, a 2-star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of the historic center.

Enchanted Traveler… read full article

Having never been to Italy before, I wasn’t sure what to expect aside from the things my parents, who are from Sicily had told me. I had never left Canada before, was 2 weeks away from turning 26 and going… read full article

For first time International travelers landing in a foreign country can be intimidating. You have your books, tickets, hotel confirmations through Venere.com and you’re ready to be adventurous.

But what do you do when you land at an airport ?

Here is a… read full article

Any epic journey or unforgettable adventure deserves a well-loved travel journal, doesn’t it?

Following the trip, you can share your travel journal with family and friends and revisit the destination again and again. Unfortunately, not all travelers keep up their travel journal while they’re on-the-road.

Here are a… read full article

BoostnAll Travel  releases its annual top 10 destinations for independent travelers including Sardinia, Italy, Berlin, Germany, Tasmania, Australia, and other fantastic travel destinations in Asia, Africa and South America.

The National Geographic makes a list of hangover helpers around the world including coffee in… read full article

If you only have 2 days in Berlin, you shouldn’t waste time trying to find out where you can find other cute guys like you. So here is my first tip: stay in the Schönenberg district, in southwestern Berlin. The closer to the Nollendorfplatz subway station the better. The city… read full article

Trendy Paris: On the New York Times check out Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Paris guide.  French fashion designer’s favorite spots include the Moulin Rouge and Porte de Clignancourt flea market (Paris 18th), as well as the Folie Bergères and the Musée Grévin (Paris 9th).

Women Travel: On courant.com read an… read full article

Looking for a boutique hotel in Paris? Gridskipper publishes a “Top 6 Paris anti-minimalist hotels” including Hotel Thérèse situated in the area of Rue Saint-Honoré, Hôtel Odéon in Saint-Germain des Prés, Hôtel des Arts in Montmartre and Hôtel Bellechasse located near the Louvre Museum… read full article

Want to travel alone and don’t know how?

We wonder how some friends or family can manage to travel solo since we are too scared to do it because we don’t know the benefits it gives over group traveling as for example total freedom of meeting more people. People… read full article

Ireland may not be known for its food, but maybe Dublin should be!

The city has become practically overrun with restaurants, so rather than waste time trying to separate the delicious from the duds, use this handy guide to the Top 5 restaurants for… read full article

India can be challenging for a Western female traveler. It is generally safe, but to make things easier, here are some tips for the trip:

• Come prepared for being the center of attention

Often it is friendly and curious, and people can… read full article