Posted on November 30, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Life, Volunteering

A charity campaign initiated by fellow travel bloggers in a bid to raise funds for the less fortunate, Passports with Purpose is officially going into full swing today. This year, I’m joining them in this campaign , spreading the word to support a good cause. Last year, Passports with Purpose raised over $7000 …
Posted on November 26, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Life, Travel Tips

While on the road, I’d met a couple of travel snobs – travelers who consider their travelling style better than others. In their opinion, backpacking is real travel, the best way to experience a country’s culture. They tend to belittle other forms of travelling (luxury, tour package, flashpacking) and think of themselves as …
Posted on November 23, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Recommendations, Spiritual Travel, Travel Tips

A big thanks to Angela at Travel Calling and Keith from Velvet Escape for nominating me in TripBase’s “3 Best Kept Secrets” tag. The aim of this campaign is to unite travel bloggers in a joint endeavor – to create an amazing list of top travel recommendations across the globe to share …
Posted on November 19, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Belize, Food, Romantic escapades

Hopping over from Guatemala to the Caribbean coast of Belize, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t welcome the transition. From grinding on the chaotic and bumpy streets of Northern Guatemala, we arrived to the breezy reggae beats and killer beaches on Caye Caulker. I threw my hands in the sky and …
Posted on November 18, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Guatemala, Travel Writing

While on assignment for V!VA Travel Guides in Central Guatemala, I had the chance to write about Semuc Champey. These turquoise pool terraces are naturally formed by the river flowing under a limestone bridge. Surrounded by thick forests, it’s almost like an oasis – quiet and calm. Everyone I’d met in …
Posted on November 16, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, North-America, Your Wildest Adventure

‘Your Wildest Adventure’ is a series featuring thrilling tales from travel writers while jaunting around the world. This week’s edition is a story from Jason Boehle at Golden Book Traveler who shares with us his nerve-wrecking and slightly amusing escape. Escaping Robbers Cave Oklahoma is known for many …
Posted on November 10, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Life, Travel News, Travel Writing

Lately the travel blogosphere has been debating up a storm over the issue of ethics. Well, at least it started with that. Gawker posted a story about NY Times writer Mike Albo taking an all expenses paid trip to Jamaica, sponsored by Thrillist and Jetblue. The NY Times has strict rules prohibiting their …
Posted on November 9, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Guatemala

Facing blazing red lava and feeling the burning heat on my skin– let’s just say that at that very moment, the bare earth was at my feet. I was literally walking on a volcano that could erupt any minute. Volcán Pacaya had spewed ferociously for the first time 23,000 years …
Posted on November 4, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Food, Guatemala, Travel Writing

You know how every traveler has that something for this particular place in the world? Mine’s Guatemala. It was here, where I took baby steps into the world of guidebook writing, met several amazing writers and I saw the world through their eyes. Antigua might be overhyped and packed with tourists …
Posted on November 2, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Your Wildest Adventure

I’m starting a new series on ‘Your Wildest Adventure’ where fellow travel writers gather here to share insightful tales on their craziest jaunt around the world. To kick off the series, Dave & Deb at The Planet D brings us on their once-in-a-lifetime journey of cycling a continent. …