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Channel Islands Harbor - Oxnard, California

Oxnard: It's Not What You Think

March 18, 2013|| ,

The town of Oxnard lies on the coast of Southern California, just a few miles away from the Channel Islands National Park — also known as “the Galapagos of North America.”

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Dolphins Jumping in the Boat Wake

Part II: When Orcas Attack - Channel Islands

February 04, 2013|| ,

After our captain silenced the boat motor, all we could do is wait — with our eyes peeled — and anticipate what we all feared would happen next.

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Anacapa Island - California Channel Islands

Orcas Versus Gray Whales: Our Once-In-A-Lifetime Whale Watching Experience

January 28, 2013|| ,

“We just got word that a pod of transient Orcas are attacking a California Gray Whale, so we are heading that way to see if we can get a closer look.”

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Otherside Bungalows Laos

Do You Have to Quit Your Job to Travel the World?

January 07, 2013|| ,

I have noticed a misconception developing, especially online, that the best way to travel and see the world is to either take a career break or quit your job and become nomadic.

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Cinque Terre After Sunset - Riomaggiore

Best Travel Photos from 2012

December 29, 2012|| ,

At the end of each year, we like to reminisce about our travels and one of the best ways to do this is by looking at the best travel photos we took that year.

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Play Del Carmen Pier - Mexico

8 Reasons to Visit Mexico's Riviera Maya

September 24, 2012|| ,

I wanted to make a list of all of my favorite things about this area of Mexico and instead of talking about it to death, I’ve decided to show you with a little eye candy.

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Koh Phangan Island - Thailand

7 Places to Visit in Southeast Asia

April 04, 2012|| ,

Southeast Asia has an abundance of diverse countries for all types of travelers. You may think only backpackers visit Southeast Asia, but that’s just not the case. You can make a trip to this region on a budget or easily spend $50 per night on…

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Welcome-Kit-El-Capitan-Canyon

El Capitan Canyon, You Stole My Heart

March 19, 2012|| ,

Do you love the outdoors, but you dislike camping? Or do you like camping along the coast, but you have a hard time making reservations months ahead of time? Then allow me to introduce you to the stunning El Capitan Canyon.

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OT Surf - Swimwear that stays put!

Sports Bikini That Stays Put!

February 29, 2012|| ,

We are very happy to announce our new sports swimwear and clothing line!

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Dhading, Nepal

Best Travel Photos from 2011

January 04, 2012|| ,

Since photography is a big part of our lives and our blog, we couldn’t complete our 2011 year in review without compiling some of our best travel photos of the year.

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Who is Ordinary Traveler?

Christy&Scott

Ordinary Traveler is run by two pro photographers who are torn between two separate worlds - non-stop adventure travel & living a "normal" life in coastal San Diego.

Follow our journey while we juggle the day-to-day life of jobs, friends and family with extreme wanderlust; while testing the waters with our new surf bikini designs.

-Christy & Scott

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