Category Archives: Top Five

Top 5 Monday: Stretch your travel budget

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Whether it’s a double-dip recession, recovery mode, or the burst-bubble effect, we can probably all agree that the dollars, yen, euros, pesos, or baht aren’t flowing as freely as they might have before. In these extra-stingy times, how can travel … Continue reading →

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A traveler’s guide to be thankful for

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

This weekend as I turned on the radio, the rock station seemed to have become the holiday music station.  It’s that time of year again!  So between the pre-Thanksgiving preparations, we’ve made sure to pack all loose fitting clothes for … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Monday: Cliches that are worth the trip

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

Oh, hey there.  Remember us?  We wish we had a great excuse for the lack in posts lately – like maybe an anonymous billionaire gave us a grant to travel all over the world for some random reason, rendering us … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Monday: London Calling

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

Europe sure has been getting a lot of attention at CCC lately, but for today’s post my mind was preoccupied with my next trip, which is in just 4 short days, and includes 2 stops – London and New Delhi.  … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Monday: European sightseeing

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

Whether it’s a Griswold family vacation, a grand tour after school is finished, or a regular old getaway, the European adventure is still one of the most popular travel itineraries.  Even with recent news that the governments of the USA … Continue reading →

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Fall Back

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

With a little nip in the air it can only mean one thing, fall is here. This time of year most start to dread, because it means winter is just around the corner. It’s dark all the time and everyone … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Monday: All things Oktoberfest

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

It’s that time of year again – the most wonderful time of the year for beer drinkers, sausage enthusiasts, accordion players, and Germanophiles – it’s Oktoberfest! Whether you’re planning a trip to Germany or celebrating at home by drinking Miller … Continue reading →

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