Like European Travelista, Sensible Travel Advice has only been up and running for six months. It's been great to write about my favorite travel destinations around the world and those just around the corner. My seven links...
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| Milford Sound, New Zealand |
Most Beautiful -- New Zealand's Milford Sound
There is a reason that Peter Jackson chose to shoot the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy in New Zealand. The entire nation is majestic and beautiful beyond belief. The Milford Sound is one many posts about New Zealand I considered for the "most beautiful" post.
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| Labadee, Haiti |
This past winter I went on a cruise of the Western Caribbean. Though cruising isn't my typical style of travel, it was great to be pampered for a week. My post on the on Labadee Haiti has become Sensible Travel Advice's most read article--mainly because there is not much information on the web about this popular port-of-call.
Most Controversial -- Battle Royal: Mall of America
There isn't anything controversial about the Mall of America. However, it was controversial for to decide whether or not to write about the Mall of America (MOA) at all. Being a native Minnesotan, it is tough for me to accept that the MOA is the state's most popular tourist attraction, especially considering all there is to see in Minnesota. In the end, I wrote the post from the standpoint of a person who does not like visiting the monstrosity that is the nation's largest mall!
Most Helpful -- LGA to Manhattan by Bus
This was not a flashy or exciting post, but a outlines a great way to save money if you are traveling to New York City. If you fly into LaGuardia and are staying in Manhattan, taking the bus will save you at least $20. Taking the bus is safe and easy! Too many people are scared to take advantage of public transportation when traveling, and instead end up spending too much money on cab fares.
Most Surprising Success -- Best Coffee Shop in NYC
Didn't Get the Attention it Deserved -- Grampians National Park
With mountains, waterfalls, wildlife, and an overall rugged appeal, Grampians National Park is a hidden gem of Australia that is too often missed. Judging by the hits this post received, I don't think my blog has helped advertise the Grampians to the rest of the world!
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| Teaching in North Carolina |
I am most proud of My Life as a Traveling Teacher
This post links to an interview I did with the website Teaching Travel. I am proud to be a public school teacher that has taught and and worked in exotic locations. I am also proud to use travel as a teaching tool in my everyday classroom in Minnesota.
My nominations for Seven Links
- Fellow MN travel blogger, The Travel Gal
- Eric D. Ronning A do-it-yourself expert in common annoyances.
- Teaching Travel A site devoted to world-traveling teachers like myself.
