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Now on Sale: WildJunket Magazine Summer Special Issue (Jun/Jul2012)

Just as the sizzling heat sets in, this Summer Special issue of WildJunket Magazine inspires with a host of stories from the tropics: with our cover feature on island-hopping in the Philippines, sailing the Darién Gap from Colombia to Panama and a comprehensive travel guide on Turkey. Contributing Editor Candace Rose Rardon has just returned from walking the [...]

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10 Ideal Summer Study Abroad Locations

This is a sponsored guest post by the University of East Anglia International Summer School. Summer study abroad gives you the chance to broaden your horizons with exciting new experiences. Study programmes can provide extra credit as part of your course, or simply extend your knowledge base and supply lifelong skills. When choosing …

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10 of the Best Beaches in the United States

This is a sponsored guest post written by Leslie To. It’s a brisk 78 degree day without a dark cloud in the sky.  The sounds of crashing waves on the warm ocean shore and the cawing of seagulls from above add to Mother Nature’s soothing soundtrack. With a pair of sunglasses and a tall glass [...]

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Ibiza, Spain

While summer’s here, I’m sharing this photo taken in summer of 2004 on the island of Ibiza, Spain.

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London’s Most Bizarre Festivals

This is a sponsored guest post by Yuli Linssen Kaminitz. Every summer, Europe plays host to hundreds of a myriad of festivals – from flamboyant arts festivals to colorful parades and gyrating dance parties. Each one of them is bigger, crazier and funkier than the other. London, being the hub of …

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Where to Go this Summer: 5 Cool Offbeat Destinations

Corniche of Doha, Qatar

This is a sponsored guest post by Jonathan Hunter. With summer fiercely approaching, now it’s a good time to plan your travels for the year. 2011 has been an eventful one so far, with massive global events taking the world by storm. Although it might not be safe …

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The Undiscovered British Isle: Jersey, UK

Almost 100 miles away from mainland Britain lies a group of gorgeous, sun-kissed islands. The archipelago, known as the Channel Islands, are far south of mainland Britain yet only 14 miles from the coast of Normandy, France. With its location along the French coastline, it’s hard to believe you’re in British …

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Uncovering Croatia’s Little Secret: Pula

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Turquoise bays, stunning beaches and fairy-tale-like cities: Croatia has earned itself the reputation as Eastern Europe’s sweetheart. Sadly, Croatia is no longer Europe’s best-kept secret since the influx of tourists seeking low prices and unexplored territories.  But don’t despair – dig a little deeper and you’re sure to find …

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Island-Hopping Around Greece

Sunset at Santorini

Today´s guest post by David Collins brings us from one sultry Greek isle to the next, providing us with useful information on how to get around, what to see and what not to miss. Greece is a country renowned for its ancient history, born from a land where mighty gods ruled the land …

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10 Travel Songs to Inspire Your Summer Playlist

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Summer is firing up my spirits as I get busy drawing up travel plans for the next few months. This week’s sponsored post features a list of classic travel songs that not only fire up your wanderlust but also give you inspiration for your next summer holiday! Running out of ideas for …

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World’s 8 Most Enchanting Islands

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It might be the summer wave that’s hitting me hard or the travel plans that I’ve been plotting over the past few weeks, but I can’t seem to get enough of gushing over paradisiacal summer destinations. So if you’re just like me, a dreamer and a summer-reveler, then get your bikini ready as …

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7 Alternative Summer Destinations

Beach in Oman

Summer’s just around the corner, temperatures are sizzling and so are summer holiday deals. Forget touristy Cancun or predictable Caribbean cruises. With classic summer destinations getting flooded with holidaymakers each year, it’s time to look further afield and beyond your standard palm tree setting and hunt down alternative, exotic destinations that’ll make your …

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8 Ways to Spice Up Your Travels

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Since travelling became a significant part of my lifestyle, I’d come to realize that a conventional travel itinerary was just not enough to feed my thirst for complete cultural immersion or adventurous endeavors. It was time to ditch the guidebook and delve a little deeper, to get to know my destination inside out. …

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8 of the Best Beaches in Europe

I’m dipping my toes in crystal clear waters while my hair gets powdered up with fine sand. I’m in Europe – no castles or cathedrals, just enjoying the sun on a slice of paradise. Whether it’s a secluded bay with emerald surfs slamming on sandstone cliffs, or wide stretches of golden …

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Volcanoes and Modern Art: Lanzarote

View from our balcony

I woke up this morning with the view of a looming volcano ahead. We are at Los Zocos Club Resort the Spanish island of Lanzarote. Although we’re not on the seafront, our balcony opens up to a view of the estate’s pool and a towering volcano in the background. Not bad at all. …

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