Independent Relaxation Guides

Ao Nang Rubs the RIght Way

Destinations: Krabi, Thailand

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Adventure Sports, Animals & Wildlife, Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Cycling, Diving, Fishing, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Jungle, Mid Range, Nature, Public Transport, Relaxation, Sailing & Boating, Snorkeling, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 10 pages, Dec 2011,  

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Across the bay from jet-setting, frenzied Phuket is a challenger in Krabi Province. Still with a village feel, Ao Nang is vying for tourists and succeeding with amenities rivaling Phuket, absent the overcrowdedness. Spectacular, serene islands and beaches are strikingly close. Check it out here for yourself.....  Show details

Beer Bratwurst and Breze, Make the Most of 48 hours in Munich

Destinations: Munich, Germany

Categories: Barhopping & Drinking, Children & Travel with Children, City, Low Budget, Mid Range, Relaxation, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Weekend trips, Work & Travel

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English, 20 pages, May 2009,  

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An insiders guide to Munich based on over 13 years personal experience. Munich has something to offer everyone. How to get the most out of a 48 hour trip to the capital of Bavaria, after all you are not here for a long time, just a good time! ...  Show details

Belize Reduces Your Speed, Fills A Need

Destinations: Belize

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Animals & Wildlife, Backpacker, Beach, Cruise, Ship & Boat, Culture, Diving, Expatriate, Food & Dining, History, Island, Jungle, Language, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Road Trips, Snorkeling, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 30 pages, Jan 2010,  

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For such a tiny country, Belize has a startling diversity of people, places, and ecosystems. Inside the guide, you'll ride shotgun with Terry in his rented pick-up as he encounters a relaxed frontier environment of exotic wildlife, Mayan temples, entrancing villages, and quirky characters of hybrid ethnic ext...  Show details

Berge, Bobsleigh and Boats. The Insiders Guide to Berchtesgaden

Destinations: Berchtesgaden, Germany

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Adventure Sports, Backpacker, Bike Trekking, Children & Travel with Children, Cycling, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Low Budget, Mid Range, Mountain, Nature, Relaxation, Senior Traveler, Sightseeing, Single, Spectator Sports, Sports & Exercise (General), Student, Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips, Wintersports, Work & Travel

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English, 28 pages, Jul 2009,  

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This is the Insiders Guide to Berchtesgaden and the Bavarian Alps. What to do and see at all times of the year. Where to stay, where to eat ad the sports and sights that are available to you. ...  Show details

Cambodia: Finally Out of Rehab?

Destinations: Cambodia

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Beach, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Jungle, Motorbike, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 22 pages, Jan 2012,  

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Cambodia's hangover from the Khmer Rouge genocidal bender has abated, and this country is ripe for discovery. Few places on Earth can compete with the travel affordability here, and the diversity of its attractions - the incomparably spectacular Angkor temples, quirky cultural and French colonial pizazz o...  Show details

Campos do Jordao: A Continental Contradiction

Destinations: Campos do Jordão, Brazil

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Arts, Backpacker, Children & Travel with Children, Culture, Expatriate, Fishing, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports & Exercise (General), Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 11 pages, Nov 2011,  

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Brazil conjures up images of eternal revelry enlivened by samba dance mania and women parading in skimpy bikinis, obscuring their genitals with a garment the size of a postage stamp. At the other extreme is a quiet, modest little European style city nestled in the rarified mountain air of Sao Paulo state, a 4...  Show details

Canoa Quebrada, A Cliff Hangout

Destinations: Brazil

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Adventure Sports, Arts, Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, Culture, Fishing, Food & Dining, Honeymoon & Romance, Horse Riding, Low Budget, Mid Range, Nature, Public Transport, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Sailing & Boating, Sports & Exercise (General), Surfing, Villages, Weekend trips

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English, 9 pages, Sep 2012,  

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It's the ultimate Brazilian beach chilling ambiance - congenial cafes and bars in the sand, tanned and heavenly bodies strolling by, waves of turquoise lapping on the shore... a dreamy landscape of dunes and reddish-hued cliffs as a backdrop. If you choose to awaken from the dreamy state, a plethora of water ...  Show details

Cartagena, Sunshine City of South America

Destinations: Cartagena, Colombia

Categories: Arts, Beach, Business Traveler, City, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Relaxation, Sightseeing, Single, Walks and Tours

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English, 10 pages, Apr 2009,  

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The festive, historical city of Cartagena with its glorious beaches, vibrant culture, emergence as a major convention destination in South America, and the Old City (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Includes photos, where I stayed, and how to get there, with options for dining, nightclubs, museums, historical chu...  Show details

COSTA RICA: History and Pageantry

Destinations: Costa Rica

Categories: Animals & Wildlife, Backpacker, Beach, City, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Relaxation, Sightseeing, Student, Trekking & Hiking, Walks and Tours

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English, 12 pages, Apr 2009,  

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Did you know that a boozing American general played a huge role in the shaping of Costa Rica's history? Read the story of how Costa Rica was born and bred, along with where to go for spectacular natural scenery and cultural attractions, where to stay, where to dine. ...  Show details

Cuenca: 1st Time's a Charm..So is the 3rd

Destinations: Cuenca, Ecuador

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Arts, Backpacker, City, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Road Trips, Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 24 pages, Jun 2011,  

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This city of 500,000 in Ecuador is the most talked about ex-pat retirement destination, due to its coveted colonial charm, preeminent culture, Andean mountain magic, and low cost of living. The author put his money where his mouth is, buying land here last year. Discover all the reasons why! ...  Show details