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Money Saving Secret: Reward Credit Cards

May 17, 2013

Ever since my post on How I Can Afford to Travel Long-Term, I have been inundated with messages and emails asking me more about my money saving secrets.  So here’s one I haven’t let out of the bag too much – until now- I’ve utilized reward credit cards, allowing me everything from the ability to [...]

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World Lion Day

May 15, 2013

“I was not the lion, but it fell upon me to give the lion’s roar.” Winston Churchill, politician, 1874-1965 The world is on the verge of having the king of the jungle succumb to extinction- and the blood is on our hands.  Pretty scary thought, eh?  World Lion Day is an initiative to spread the [...]

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Help Stephanie Arne Live her Dreams

May 13, 2013

Henry David Thoreau once said “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.”  If there is one person in my life who personifies that saying, it’s my soul sister, Stephanie Arne.  And at this very moment, she is on the cusp of being able to live her dreams- and she needs [...]

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Guest Post: How to Travel Light

May 6, 2013

The idea of being able to jet off to the next place that catches your eye means being able to master a dark art of the well worn traveller, namely that of packing light. Low-cost airlines have revolutionised short haul travel but they also usually charge more for luggage allowances, and for a longer trip [...]

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The Brand New Mellyboo Project

April 28, 2013

By now you’ve probably noticed that there have been some changes to The Mellyboo Project — some absolutely beautiful changes.  A huge thanks goes out to the wonderful Hannah of FurtherBound.com and her amazing coding genius of a boyfriend, Lee – they worked tirelessly to help create the new and improved Mellyboo Project and I [...]

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TBEX Tips: Ways of Getting Around Toronto

April 19, 2013

With TBEX Toronto just around the corner and flocks of travel bloggers and industry professionals making the trek to Canada’s largest city, learning about the different ways of getting around Toronto must be at the forefront of everybody’s minds. Here are some helpful hints regarding transportation for those who find themselves in Toronto, for TBEX [...]

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Why I Adore Travelling

April 18, 2013

As you can see from my website, I simply adore travelling. I am a keen traveller who loves nothing more than exploring different countries and immersing myself in diverse cultures. I can safely say that globe-trotting is one of the most exciting, thrilling and incredible things you can experience in life. Travelling allows you to [...]

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Big Island Beach Clean Up

April 3, 2013

It was supposed to be paradise, people are always dreaming of relaxing on the pristine beaches of Hawai’i.  Yet, I looked around, horrified at the mile-long stretch of beach a mere 7 miles from South Point on the Big Island of Hawai’i -what I saw in front of me painted a very different picture.  Everything [...]

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For the Love of Africa

March 29, 2013

I sat on the ridge of the monolithic, rust-colored sand dunes as I watched the sun rise up over the horizon.  In that moment I immediately felt the warm rays of the sun wash over my face, and smiled to myself, while in my head I could hear the beating of an African drum.  Watching [...]

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The Mellyboo Project on TV

March 20, 2013

I received the Facebook message from Jacqueline, a former co-worker of mine, shortly after returning to my hometown.  “Hey Mel!  Would you be interested in coming on the show and talking about your experiences traveling?”  And in an instant, my little blog, The Mellyboo Project, was going to be on TV. The show?  Daytime – [...]

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