Traveldudes monthly newsletter June 2012
What's new and popular at Traveldudes.org - June 2012
| Popular Travel Tips | |
| Frightening Skydive at the Costa Brava in Spain | |
 | It was my turn! Suddenly I was at the door! And there we were... in the free fall! WUUUMS and then... NOTHING – Complete Silence |
| Sayulita, a Boho-Chic Surfers Paradise | |
 | Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexcio. A melting pot of Mexican and foreigners, with their one main common pastime..... Surfing. |
| WOOFING - Staying/Working with Locals - The Ultimate Budget Travel | |
 | To stay with locals is a great alternative to expensive travelling. To work exchange is a great way to save a lot of money. Further, you will get to know local places, traditions and other cultures! |
| Designer Gelato Reaches New Heights in Italy | |
 | Leonardo and Alice. These are not the names of two characters from a 14thc Italian novella or a recently discovered secret diary of Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo and Alice are the names of two flavors of gelato. |
| Where Else to Stay in the UK for the London Olympics? | |
 | Find out the best places to stay outside of London during the 2012 Olympics. Combine your trip with a spot of sightseeing around regional England. |
| Half a Day in Ephesus - Watch Out Not to Pass Out for Sheer Excitement | |
 | The ancient city of Ephesus is an absolute treasure. Filled with columns, temples and the magnificent Library of Celsus....you really do go back in time. |
| Travel Bug - The Entire Dubai Experience | |
 | Visiting Dubai...What you should know before heading on a jet plane. |
| Free Things To Do in New York | |
 | Although New York is an expensive city, there are plenty of things you can do for free. |
| Healthy Food Not to Missed in Vietnam - Tofu and Tao Pho | |
 | I have clear memories of curling up on my grandfather’s lap, back when I was a small child. If I shut my eyes I can still smell the scent of grilling tofu. Good food doesn't need to be expensive! |
| Our Guide to the Best Bits of Cornwall - An English Paradise | |
 | Cornwall is a great place to holiday, whatever the time of year but it is a particuarly wonderful destination in the summer time - this travel tip gives you the lowdown on the best things to do there. |
| Top 10 Things To Do in Hanoi, Vietnam | |
 | We would like to recommend Top 10 things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam... |
| Climbing Volcano La Soufrière | |
 | It will be tough, but so worth it! When you get to the summit and you see the crater, your effort will be rewarded. |
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| Popular Travel Photos | |
| Cliff Diver in Galle, Sri Lanka | |
 | This guy shouted out to me as I was strolling around the fort in Galle, Sri Lanka once he got my attention and my camera was ready - he took a run up a performed a perfect swan dive... |
| Beach Experience a la Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | |
 | Isn't that an inviting beach? |
| Classic Blue & White Santorini | |
 | Beautiful classic colors of Santorini, Greece. |
| A Colorful Elephant at the Elephant Festival in Jaipur, India | |
 | Elephant Festival in Jaipur is held every year, usually before Holi Festival in Jaipur. Some people say that its "pre Holi festival". |
| Huge Art - The Strambotic Birth of Venus by Quim Hereu | |
 | This painting is 12x6 meters huge, which makes it probably the largest oil painting on canvas, but for sure the biggest Strambotic painting of the world. Its the first of three paintings in that size which... |
| Medievil Village and Roses - Good Fit - Peratallada in Spain | |
 | Peratallada is a town in Catalonia, Spain. The city's name comes from pedra tallada, which means 'carved stone'. |
| Chilled Out Fishermen in Cape Verde - Impossible Not to Relax | |
 | Its impossible not to relax in Cape Verde, the chilled out vibe is everywhere. Nobodys in a hurry, and nothings urgent! |
| Holi Festival in Jaipur - The Festival of Color | |
 | Holi Festival, also known as Festival of Color, is a spring festival celebrated by Hindus. Holi is most celebrated in location most connected with Lord Krishna. |
| A Hard Working Donkey in Santorini, Greece | |
 | A hard working donkey helping out with the luggage in Santorini. |
| Enjoying the Taj Mahal in a Mystic Look | |
 | The Taj in a mystic look. |
| The Splendid Sound and Light Show, Karnak Temple in Egypt | |
 | Have you ever wondered what life have been thousands years ago? You will know about them through the splendid Sound and Light Show in Karnak, Egypt... |
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| Popular Travel Videos | |
| Tokyo in Timelapse - Always Dynamic and Worth Visting | |
 | Its a city that's always dynamic and worth visting. Altogether I shot about 14,000 frames of timelapse that month, and the video is an edited selection of this. |
| Christine and the Best Places in the Caribbean | |
 | The world best beaches, view points and hotes. Saint Lucia, the island in the Caribbean is worth a journay! Pigeon Island, Rodnay Bay, Volano... |
| What is shawarma? A video Response to Tony Stark (The Avengers) | |
 | In the movie The Avengers, Tony Stark asks, "You ever try shawarma?... I don't know what it is, but I want to try it." Well, Tony Stark, you are in for a treat! |
| Coast to Coast Helicopter Flight - Timelapse Video | |
 | Timelapse video of a Helicopter Flight from Jacksonville, FL to Santa Monica, CA. |
| Arc de Triomf in Barcelona - Time Lapse | |
 | A beautiful time lapse of one of Barcelona's most popular monuments. |
| Time Travel in Seoul, Korea | |
 | Ever notice that when you travel it seems to take ages to get to the destination, but on the way back, it doesn't seem to take nearly as long? |
| Is it possible to have both a Backpack and a Boyfriend? | |
 | The age old question... Can you backpack and maintain a relationship back home? |
| Bull Fights in Costa Rica, No Big Deal. | |
 | I'm in a bull ring... in flip flops... maybe I should have sprung for that international health insurance. "SAFE is such a relative word." |
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| Popular Travel Diaries | |
| Bequia, Canouan and Tobago Cays | |
 | After 3 nights we left Saint Vincent and Young Island, following our itinerary that included 1 night in Bequia and the last 2 nights in Canouan... |
| Grandpa’s Travel Photos - What To Do With Them? | |
 | Grandpa's pictures are a treasure. But now, the milestone of packing the house, what to do w/ travel pics of scenery w/o Grandma & Grandpa? "Good" travel photos are of the place, not the traveler. Art vs family |
| It’s a total steal! 10 Awesome things to do in Adelaide for (almost) nothing | |
 | How to get the most out of your limited budget while in Adelaide? Read on to discover what you can do/see in Adelaide for free or for very little. |
| Copper Canyon in Mexico - A Bit Off the Beaten Track | |
 | An adventure in the Sierra Tarahumara...Copper Canyon, one of the lesser traveled paths in Mexico. |
| Young Island and Saint Vincent - The Island Tour | |
 | We spent our first day in St Vincent with an island tour, including: a visit to Fort Charlotte, the Botanical Gardens, Chateau-belair Bay, Dark View Waterfalls, a swim at Wallilabou Bay... |
| Climbing Volcano La Soufrière | |
 | The climb normally takes around 4 hours return - for me it took longer as I wasn't trained at all. But It doesn't matter how hard it was - believe me, the views on the top are worth the effort! |
| The Beautiful City of Oxford, England | |
 | I spent a lovely weekend in Oxford, England. |
| Albania - The Unexplored Riviera | |
 | There is so much more to say about this country and its people. I highly recommend a trip to Albania... |
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