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Summer on the beach in Punta del Diablo

Bmeizz — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 19:11:33 -0500

Hello all,
El Diablo Tranquilo (www.eldiablotranquilo.com) is staffing up for summer and looking for interested travelers looking to settle in and enjoy a beautiful spot for a few months. Last year between the hostel and our three level beach front bar we were fortunate to represent 14 countries on...

Cruise ship jobs

Turner — Thu, 7 Aug 2008 01:32:37 -0500

Does anyone happen to have any experience/advice on getting a cruise ship job? I was thinking of working the casino, but really, all I find online are paid applications and links leading to links.

Volunteer in South America - Free Photo Exhibition and London Open Day July 26th

Creative Corners The Global Arts Project C.I.C. — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:06:30 -0500

We currently need volunteers, artists and creative facilitators to support various projects and orphanages for disadvantaged children in South and Central America.

With projects from 2 weeks to 6 months Creative Corners is a unique not-for-profit organisation that arranges volunteer placements...

Want to travel anywhere in the world on us?

Tripfilms — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:08:24 -0500

www.Tripfilms.com is holding a contest to send talented travelers/filmmakers anywhere in the world, ON US. We will help with your travel expenses as long as you come back with some great videos on your experience! All you have to do is apply and tell us where and when. Interested? Check out more details...

lao and cambodia in august and september

phishtopher — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:22:32 -0500

i will be traveling from yunnan province in southern china south through lao and cambodia, ending in bangkok to catch a flight out to nepal. i will be leaving yunnan in mid/late august and spending all of september in lao and cambodia. if anyone is interested in joining in for part or all just let...

Ukhimath and Panch Kedar in Garhwal Himalaya

Swati — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:47:45 -0500

http://www.anandway.com/articles.aspx?View=Ukhimath_and_Panch_Kedar_in_Garhwal_Himalaya

Ukhimath, in Garhwal Himalayas, has none of the bazaar glitz associated with a place of pilgrimage importance. 182 km from Rishikesh, it is the winter seat of Kedarnath and a quiet getaway facilitating...

Of Nasik, Trayambakeshwar and Panchwati- India

Swati — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:48:13 -0500

http://www.anandway.com/articles.aspx?View=Of_Nasik,_Trayambakeshwar_and_Panchwati

Even before the train pulled into Nashik Road railway station, I was smitten by the landscape of this grape valley in the Sahyadri range, in North Maharashtra. Hills encircling the city looked more like mammoth...

New Itinerary on RCCL

BobS — Thu, 1 May 2008 11:04:30 -0500

If you have ever thought about crusing to South America, Royal Caribbean is launching a new itinerary to South America. This cruise starts off in Chile and ends in Argentina. A company called All About Travel is having a great deal starting at $96 per night and discounted airfare from multiple...

Venezuela

novoarte — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:49:57 -0500

Hi, Matador Community!
Anyone out there have any Venezuela connections? I have a friend who's a writer traveling around Latin America and his next stop is Caracas. He'd love a home stay or room rental at a reasonable rate-- preferably in a non-party situation so he can have some quiet time to write...

last minute digs or home swap: SAN DIEGO NEEDED!

novoarte — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:05:25 -0500

Need last minute accommodations in San Diego, arriving on 5/1, departing on May 4 (in evening). Would be willing to swap my NYC or Mexico City apartment, either on same dates or for future dates-- totally flexible. Please e-mail me at .

Thanks!

A Great Idea if your going to London

BobS — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:23:29 -0500

If you are planning to take a trip to London, or if you just curious about what there is to do there, I found this great website that gives some great information on money saving ideas and travel tips given from London locals. They also are offering a chance for you to win some pretty cool London...

Cruise to Greenland

BobS — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:48:46 -0500

I wanted to jump on here and share a deal with everyone that I came across. I thought about possibly crusing to Alaska, but never to Greenland or Antartica for that matter. Has anyone ever cruised to these two places? A company named Hurtigruten, of which I have never heard of, is offering a 2-4-1...

Nice Relaxing Vacation in Colorado, USA

BobS — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:00:25 -0500

I was looking at other sites and I found a description of this place in Colorado that I thought sounded exactly what I needed. I haven't been to Colorado in like 20 years, and I really do like to ski...

There are cabins, full service hotels, bed and breakfasts and fun events going on almost every...

Food enthusiast needed- Nicaragua

barbados boy — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:26:54 -0500

Are you a great lover of food! We have a succesful cafe and hostel in leon, Northern Nicaragua and are looking for someone to bring some flare and inspiration to our small cafe. The idea is simple, fresh, flavoursome food. We are eventually going to link the cafe with our project called the pure earth...

Club Med Vacation Getaway

BobS — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:50:30 -0500

If you are looking for an all inclusive that focusses on activitiy and variety, Club Med is for you. However, they do not include drinks in their "All Inclusives". Clube Med does tend to include more sports and social activities than other All Inclusives. I know people that are die hard Club Med travellers....

Work in Colombia

ricardo_emp — Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:08:41 -0500

Hi there, those of you who are familiar with my blogs will know that I have recently opened a hostal in Mompox Colombia (www.lacasaamarillamompos.blogspot.com). Things are going well and we are going from strength to strength as our reputation grows.

Here's the deal, we need someone - or a couple...

Contest to win a trip to Las Vegs and stay at the Palms

BobS — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:34:02 -0500

I came across this contest that Dunhill Vacations and TripRes are running. You can enter to win a free vacation for two to Las Vegas and stay at the Palms Hotel, plus show tickets and $500 cash for airfare!

Seems pretty good; and best of all its free! I entered it, so I thought maybe someone here...

Share your most authentic travel experience. Win a trip anywhere in the world!

Ben — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:42:34 -0500

This was a letter sent to me by a member of Ashoka’s Changemakers. Sounds like a good opportunity to shed some light on great travel organizations and possibly win a trip.

Our current Geotourism Nomination Challenge is quickly coming to a close and we want you and your audience to have a go at...

Get paid to backpack!

Joseph Kelly — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:42:44 -0500

We are a new adventure travel company based in Austin, TX. We aim to promote independent travel in America by helping Americans get their feet wet. Our trips will have an itinerary and direction by a guide, but travelers can ultimately decide how to spend their day.

We want to show others how to...

Travel writing and photography submissions

MichaLola — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:02:04 -0600

Travel Writing Newsletter looking for submissions
Reply to:
Date: 2008-02-12, 1:36PM CET

For aspiring travel writers and photographers:

Get your travel writing and photography career started! Submit your travel funny, crazy, insightful travel stories to the La Lumiere...

La Casa Amarilla Mompos, Colombia - Open and Running end of Feb

ricardo_emp — Fri, 8 Feb 2008 08:13:48 -0600

Just to let all you travel junkies out there know and for those of you not familiar with my blogs, I have been setting up a guesthouse in the Garciamarquian heartland of Mompos in Colombia. Things are storming ahead and we should be open for business before the end of Feb.

For more...

Looking for an apartment/room in San Francisco

Barb — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 22:49:00 -0600

Anybody looking for someone to rent or sublet an apartment or room in San Francisco?
I am moving there in May and am looking for a place to live.
Any suggestions would be super-appreciated!
Thanks!
Barb

Apartment to sublet in Ottawa, Canada

deva — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:26:07 -0600

Hey Matadorians,

Here's your chance to indulge that lifelong dream... of spending a few glorious weeks in Canada's capital!

I'm looking to sublet my apartment while I'm on the road in March/April. It's a spacious one-bedroom, fully furnished, in a clean, safe low-rise building on the edges of a...

Buenos Aires Club on-line

blanklouis — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:33:31 -0600

I have created a new Club on my primary social networking site. anyone who wants to join in feel free - some of my Argentinean friends are members and all are welcome.

http://clubs.yuwie.com/buenosaires/