Armchair Travel: Arctic to Pacific

04/5/09  Print This Post Print This Post    2 Comments   Popular   Written by Lola Akinmade
  • Stumble It
From Russia and Finland to Australia and Papua New Guinea, we’ve been hanging at extreme ends of the globe this week.

Photo by Taro Taylor

In the hilarious, off-the-wall public events in Finland article compiled by Carlo Alcos, we’re introduced to the up-and-coming sports of swamp soccer, wife carrying, and mobile phone throwing.

Via a breathtaking essay shot by Taro Taylor titled Wild Places Exposed: Papua New Guinea in Photos, we journeyed through this mysterious South Pacific island.

In Melbourne: A surprise awaits you at every turn, Carlo takes us around this laid back, down to earth yet vibrant Australian city.

Want to try couchsurfing in Petrozavodsk, Russia? Words from Russia: A Couchsurfer’s Take on its Culture also penned by Carlo is worth a read.

So if you’re thinking of island hopping around the South Pacific or exploring the vast Arctic north, check out these travel guides to whet your appetite.

            

  • Stumble It

About the Author

Matador ID: geotraveler

Lola Akinmade is the editor of Matador Goods. Read her articles, view her photography, and follow her travels at http://www.lolaakinmade.com

2 Comments... join the discussion!

Leave a Comment

Jump To Category:



Explore the Community


Latest Community Blogs

  • San Francisco is the major city in the state of California which was the last but not least destination sightseeing, res...
    » posted on 5 November 2009
  • Here is a sample of our main blog at www.knkexplore.wordpress.com. My wife and partner is Jessie Kwak. She is the writer...
    » posted on 6 November 2009
  • Chicago is the most famous travel city in the state of Illinois which is very beautiful and nice city. I am second time ...
    » posted on 6 November 2009

Popular Stories on Matador

12 Personal Travel Websites That Will Make You Quit Your Day Job

... 

10 Traveler's Tips For Rocking A Nudist Beach

Travelers tend to enjoy ultimate freedom on the road, t... 

10 Volunteer Opportunities For Free Travel

From assisting with disaster relief to helping on the A... 

The 50 Greatest Campfire Songs Of All Time

... 

The A-B-C-D-E of Travel Photography

Action, Balance, Composition, Depth of Field, Evocation... 

10 Things to do in Amsterdam BESIDES Smoking Pot

There's more to Amsterdam than legal bud.... 



Focus



Editor Blogs