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Ellen Billard commented on No Vacation Required's group Social Media Connect"Hi folks! Justin and I have big news! We're moving to China! (for a year!)
Check out the details and find out what we'll be up to. We look forward to sharing our adventures in Asia with all of you -- and getting your advice on what…"
Ellen Billard commented on No Vacation Required's group Social Media Connect"My trip to Baltimore was a pleasant surprise. We're exploring the highlights of this great city in our latest series on Baltimore. 6 museums you'll only find in Baltimore
Any stumbles or shares are appreciated! Thanks!
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Ellen Billard commented on Soultravelers3's group Stumble Upon Travelers"My trip to Baltimore was a pleasant surprise. We're exploring the highlights of this great city in our latest series on Baltimore. 6 museums you'll only find in Baltimore
Any stumbles or shares are appreciated! Thanks!"
Ellen Billard posted a blog postEthical Issues in Travel: Would you take a poverty tour?
This week I came across an article highlighting the growing trend of poverty tours. The writer described a developing avenue of the tourism industry in which travelers connect with a local tour company that takes them around a slum for a few hours to show them what poverty looks like in the developing world. I believe this concept raises some important ethical considerations for travelers.…See More
Ellen Billard commented on Gary Arndt's group Facebook"Travel friends --
Our site just got an awesome makeover, and now we're looking to develop our LINK section with some great travel resources -- which means you! Fill out this contact form to get in touch if you're interested. Just…"
Ellen Billard commented on No Vacation Required's group Social Media Connect"Travel friends --
Our site just got an awesome makeover, and now we're looking to develop our LINK section with some great travel resources -- which means you! Fill out this contact form to get in touch if you're interested. Just…"
Ellen Billard commented on Soultravelers3's group Stumble Upon Travelers"Travel friends --Our site just got an awesome makeover, and now we're looking to develop our LINK section with some great travel resources -- which means you! Fill out this contact form to get in touch if you're interested. Just…"
Ellen Billard commented on Spot Cool Stuff's group Link Exchange & Content Collaboration"Hi folks --
Our site just got an awesome makeover, and now we're looking to develop our LINK section with some great travel resources -- which means you! Fill out this contact form to get in touch if you're interested. Just include…"
Ellen Billard commented on No Vacation Required's group Social Media Connect"Hi folks -- it's time for a new Brewery of the Month! This month, it's the Berkshire Brewing Company. We appreciate any stumbles, shares, comments.
And while you're there, check out our whole new look!I'm with Debbie! Day job is…"
Ellen Billard commented on Soultravelers3's group Stumble Upon Travelers"Hi folks -- it's time for a new Brewery of the Month! This month, it's the Berkshire Brewing Company. We appreciate any stumbles, shares, comments.
And while you're there, check out our whole new look!
Catching up on your stumbles…"
Ellen Billard commented on No Vacation Required's group Social Media Connect"Hey folks, we've launched a new feature on our blog called "Ethical issues in Travel." The first topic we've written on is ...
"Would you take a poverty tour?"Would appreciate your thoughts and shares. Thanks!
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Ellen Billard commented on Soultravelers3's group Stumble Upon Travelers"Hey folks, we've launched a new feature on our blog called "Ethical issues in Travel." The first topic we've written on is ...
"Would you take a poverty tour?"Would appreciate your thoughts and shares. Thanks!"
Ellen Billard commented on Gary Arndt's group Facebook"Hey folks -- this latest post was a lot of fun, both in terms of writing it and in doing the "research" necessary. :) Hope you enjoy! Stumbles, RTs, shares, and comments always appreciated!
5 things to know before you eat another Churro
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Ellen Billard commented on Soultravelers3's group Stumble Upon Travelers"Hey folks -- this latest post was a lot of fun, both in terms of writing it and in doing the "research" necessary. :) Hope you enjoy! Stumbles, RTs, shares, and comments always appreciated!
5 things to know before you eat another Churro
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The Time-Crunched Traveler is a travel information site that helps you make the most of your limited vacation time.
Our goal is to help you quench your insatiable thirst for travel, exploration, and adventure without quitting your job, liquidating your assets, or abandoning your children.
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"May I please have the snow key?" and other reflections on a year in time-crunched travel
This year in travel brought the unexpected, the unpredictable, and sometimes, the unpleasant. It involved getting sick, getting injured, and getting lost. But, like every other year, it has also proven immeasurably rewarding. Our travels, no matter how brief they may have been at times, have taught us…
ContinuePosted on December 31, 2011 at 12:12am
How to plan a visit to Machu Picchu
No trip to Peru is complete without a visit to Machu Picchu, the magnificent, but once-forgotten, Inca city. But since it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, you can probably guess you won’t be alone when you visit the…
Posted on December 24, 2011 at 10:14pm
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