Sunday 28 February 2016

20 Things To Do In Nashville With Kids

What comes to your mind when you think of Nashville? Bars, honky tonks, and country music? Well Nashville blew us away with so many fun things to do for families. The state capital of Tennessee really struck a chord with me (no pun intended) and I fell in love with Music City. Find out why...
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Friday 26 February 2016

Living The Dream: It’s Not About The Money

Tom & Anna left their mundane lives in the Philippines to pursue a life of passion. In the past year they have trekked jungles, tackled Spanish in Ecuador and blazed through Europe. They are here to tell us how they are Living The Dream.
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Thursday 25 February 2016

Top 10 Things To Do In New York With Kids

After our 5th visit to New York City you would think we were locals, but I am always surprised by how much there is to do and see in this city. Here’s our favourite things to do in New York with kids PLUS 3 insider tips.
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Tuesday 23 February 2016

6 Things To Do In Sioux Falls With Kids (PLUS 1 You Absolutely Must Do)

We explored Sioux Falls for 3 days and found a bunch of fascinating attractions including America’s largest pile of gold bars on public display, butterflies, dragons, indoor camping, and a winery made of straw bales. But there was one experience that stood out above all these...
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Monday 22 February 2016

4 Tickets For Blue Man Group

We're giving away a 'Family Four Pack' of Blue Man Group tickets to use at any US location - New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando or any stop on their National Tour.
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Where To Eat In Rapid City (If You Only Eat In 1 Restaurant)

Choosing a restaurant for lunch or dinner in a new city can be intimidating. This is especially true when you’ve only got a couple days on vacation - you want to ensure it’s the best experience for your family. So if you’re in Rapid City, South Dakota for only a short time, make your way to our #1 dining recommendation.
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Thursday 18 February 2016

#motherofallroadtrips

This is our hub for an epic 1-year road trip around the US and Canada. Find out where we've been, destination reviews, travel tips and more.
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The Ride NYC: New York’s Best Family Tour?

Part tour, part show, 100% entertainment. I laughed so hard I almost wet my pants. It’s by far the most unique tour I have ever been on in my entire life, blurring the lines between informative city tour, energetic stage performance and rip-roaring comedy show.
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"The shadow of past failures fall behind us when we walk towards enlightenment." - Josh Bender _ Make art, not war. _ Solitary walker in Istanbul, Turkey at sunset. Perfect lighting at golden hour and perfect street art. _ #goldenhour #oneistanbul


Monday 15 February 2016

10 Things To Do In The Mall Of America With Kids

It’s no surprise Mall of America is one of the most visited tourist spots in the United States. We spent 3 days in the nation’s largest mall and enjoyed every minute of it - from thrilling roller coasters to stingray touch pools to getting lost in a mirror maze. This mall has it all.
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"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." - Arnold Schwarzenegger _ Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey. _ #istanbul


"The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings." - JM Barrie _ The bird man. Outside New Mosque (Yeni Cami) in Istanbul, Turkey. _ When I saw him it seemed like a Turkish version of the similar scene from Mary Poppins: "Feed the birds. Tuppence a bag. 🎶" _ Construction of this mosque started in 1597 at the orders of the Sultan's mother. The area was populated largely by Jewish people at the time and her hope was to to extend the influence of Islam within the city. But it drew criticism and construction stopped after the Sultan's death, where it sat in disrepair. After being ravaged by the Great Fire of Istanbul in 1660, it was finally rebuilt and completed 3 years later. I love historical buildings like this which have such a fascinating story behind them. _ Travel tip: While I toured around Istanbul I was able to stay online thanks to my magic little black box @tepwireless. Check out the sidebar of travelwithbender.com for a link to the full review and exclusive discount code. _ #istanbul


Sunday 14 February 2016

Luggage Free Review: Too Good To Be True?

Transporting luggage can be one of the least enjoyable aspects of travel. So when I heard about Luggage Free’s door-to-door luggage delivery concept I was fascinated. How does it work? How much is it? Is it right for me? So many questions! So I tried it out and here’s my experience...
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"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting." - Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Fatih Mosque on the Istanbul old city skyline at sunset. _ This mosque was originally built in 1463, devastated by multiple earthquakes and rebuilt in 1766. _ This golden moment was one of my favourite sunsets in 4 years of nomadic travel. _ I took a photo walk with @vaughanmac_ around Istanbul for the whole day. Initially I hoped to capture the sunset from the top of Galata Tower. But with a long queue winding over 40 metres out of the tower I figured I'd have to find another vantage point. Walking down to the waterfront of Golden Horn I sought out the best location. By luck I tried the pedestrian overpass connected to the train line. And it turned out to be a winner, as I captured this epic view and many more. _ Even though we're only in February, I know at the end of the year this shot will end up on my list of top photos of 2016. _ Who is someone special you would like to share this sunset with? Tag them in your comment below. _ #istanbul #turkey


Saturday 13 February 2016

"If you want to succeed, you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success." - John D. Rockefeller _ Galata Tower, standing tall in Istanbul's skyline. One of the most well recognised landmark in this beautiful city. _ Built in 1348 this medieval stone tower stretches 66.9 m (219 ft) into the sky. It's walls are 3.75 meters thick. _ To me it's more than just beautiful architecture. It epitomises leadership, confidence, steadfastness, durability and a thick skin. All the same attributes of the most inspiring people. _ While in Istanbul I stayed at @eresin_hotels_istanbul. #turkey #oneistanbul


"One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying." - Joan of Arc _ Maiden's Tower in Istanbul, Turkey. _ This medieval tower stands in the Bosphorus Strait, straddling 2 continents. _ What's in a name? According to the most popular Turkish legend, an emperor had a much beloved daughter and one day, an oracle prophesied that she would be killed by a venomous snake on her 18th birthday. The emperor, in an effort to thwart his daughter's early demise by placing her away from land so as to keep her away from any snakes, had the tower built in the middle of the Bosphorus to protect his daughter until her 18th birthday. The princess was placed in the tower, where she was frequently visited only by her father. On the 18th birthday of the princess, the emperor brought her a basket of exotic sumptuous fruits as a birthday gift, delighted that he was able to prevent the prophecy. Upon reaching into the basket, however, a snake that had been hiding among the fruit bit the young princess and she died in her father's arms, just as the oracle had predicted. _ Travel tip: While I was in Istanbul I was always connected to the Internet thanks to my trusty @tepwireless. For my full review take a look at the right sidebar on travelwithbender.com. _ #istanbul


Friday 12 February 2016

A Rare Peek Into The Love Life Of 10 Top Travel Blogging Couples

When you travel the world as much as we do you seem to get stuck for ideas on a special, romantic Valentine's Day. We needed help. So in our second Valentines special we asked more of our favourite couple travel bloggers all about their private & personal love lives...
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Friday 5 February 2016

Phase 5 #motherofallroadtrips: North Coast-To-Coast USA

For this 3-week segment of our road trip we stretched the entire span of the United States from west to east. Yes, that’s over 10 states in less than 1 month.
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Thursday 4 February 2016

Beautiful Switzerland. Want to go? _ At the moment I'm in Istanbul, Turkey at the World Tourism Forum. Seems like Switzerland was a lifetime ago. _ #thepopulist #turkishairlines #bloggercasting #worldtourismforum


I'm in Istanbul, Turkey at the moment and guess who I found... _ You might have heard of Paul Johnson, founder of A Luxury Travel Blog, one of the largest travel blogs in the world. _ Give us a like if you love to travel! And tag your favourite travel friend 👈 #worldtourismforum #thepopulist #turkishairlines #bloggercasting


"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucius _ Tallahassee in Florida has a fascinating history where Spanish settlers lived in harmony side-by-side with native Americans, the Apalachee, in the 17th century. Sadly, after conflict with British raiding parties in 1704 the mission was burned to the ground. _ While it was widely thought that the Apalachee had been lost to history, recently around 250 descents were found in Louisiana. _ This building is an accurate re-creation of the 17th century Franciscan church in the Spanish mission, rebuilt on the exact location of the original structure. Painstaking excavation has occurred on the surrounding site which has revealed intricate detail about a chapter in American history which was previously lost. _ A fascinating and inspiring story about different people from different backgrounds living together in peace and mutual respect. _ #ihearttally #florida #tallahassee


Where To Eat In Mall Of America

Sit back, start your drool engine and get ready to feel hunger pains, because the Mall of America is filled with dozens of restaurants that will get your tastebuds racing. But how do you choose where to eat? We’ve tried these highly recommended eateries and will give you all the info you need to choose your (dining) adventure in America’s largest mall.
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Monday 1 February 2016

Jackson Hole: America’s Ultimate Family Snow Vacation?

What makes Jackson Hole unique, apart from hundreds of ski trails, is the wide range of attractions available to round out a family ski vacation. We only spent 3 days in this beautiful valley, but loved every minute. Here’s how to get the most out of your trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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