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Sunset in Riomaggiore - Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre Travel Tips

November 01, 2012||

We spent some time in Cinque Terre earlier this year and while researching for our trip, we noticed it was a bit difficult finding helpful information online. So, we put together this short guide for anybody looking to plan a trip to this gorgeous part of Italy.

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Sicily Sunset over Taormina

Top Travel Tips for Your Italian Vacation

July 02, 2012||

Italy is by far one of our favorite European countries. We have both visited numerous times and are always learning new tips to remember for our next trip. Here are a few of our top travel tips for Italy…

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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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Girl Surfer in a Bikini

Tips for Taking a Surf Trip

March 12, 2012|| ,

Thinking of taking a surf trip? There are a few things to keep in mind before you go.

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Cloud Reflections on a Lagoon in Cabarete, Dominican Republic

How to Take a Staycation

December 12, 2011|| ,

We have tried to take staycations in the past, only to find ourselves working away on the computer or obsessing over items on our “to do” lists. This time we did it right.

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Havasupai Reservation - Hike to Havasu Falls

Havasu Falls Travel Tips, Havasupai Reservation, Arizona

November 14, 2011|| ,

We gathered our things, with eyes still sleepy, and prepared ourselves for the upcoming ten mile hike into the Havasupai canyon. I was thankful Scott agreed with me about paying for a mule to carry our large packs. Ten miles is a long hike…

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Best Places to Photograph in San Diego

Best Places to Photograph in San Diego

August 01, 2011|| ,

Within the last couple of months, I’ve started exploring more of this beautiful place that I call home. From Escondido to downtown San Diego, these are a few of the best places to photograph in San Diego.

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Road to Yellowstone National Park

Camping in Yellowstone Tips

July 08, 2011|| ,

Helpful travel tips to help you prepare for a camping trip to Yellowstone National Park.

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VW Bus Humboldt

Tips for Taking a Road Trip in the USA

May 23, 2011||

Road trips can be a great way to get out of town and explore other areas besides your own backyard. We drive as often as we can to avoid expensive flights and also because we love the freedom of being out on the open road.

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Travel Camera Bag

A Peek Inside Our Travel Camera Bag

April 04, 2011||

After buying and selling a lot of camera lenses and camera bags, I feel like I have finally come up with a close to perfect kit for myself.

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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