Archive | 2014

Sugarcane Mary!

I had a brief cooking lesson while I was in Cambodia.  It’s quick, easy, and completely delicious.  I really, really want to help this woman to open a franchise!   Follow Toland Travels on Facebook Toland Travels is on Instagram Tweet me @tolandtravels  

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Get it- While It Lasts!

To celebrate spring break, for a limited time only, Toland Travels first app, “Postcards” is free.  Get it in the iTunes store for iPhone and iPads Today! Get it Here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toland-travels-postcards/id798997682?mt=8

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And the Winner Is………

Well the results are in! The committee has deliberated and made it’s final decision.  The winners of the Toland Travels Postcards Contest are finally ready to be announced.  The first place winner will be receiving a $100 iTunes Gift Card.  There were over 100 different submissions and the variety was simple amazing. The judging committee […]

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More Than Just Your P’s and Q’s

“Mind your thoughts for they become your words; mind your words for they become your actions; mind your actions for they become your habits; mind your habits for they become your character; mind your character for it becomes your destiny.” This quote, a variation of one first attributed to English writer Charles Reade, has been […]

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The Basics: Visas

Do you need a visa when you travel abroad?  It depends on where you are going.  I’ve put together a tutorial on visas that clears up some of the mystery. Buy the Toland Travels app for iPhones – Toland Travels Postcards – A 5 STAR APP!   Get it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toland-travels-postcards/id798997682?mt=8&uo=4 “Like” Toland Travels on Facebook. […]

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An Italian Love Story

It’s Valentine’s – that made up holiday in which the western world celebrates the martyrdom of Valentinius.  The funny thing about it is that no one seems to remember why.  In fact, other than the fact he was killed on February 14th, no one seems to know anything about him.  Oh, sure, there are lots […]

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Safety First!

In this day and age, so many things about flying have become stressful.   The necessary security checks, the poor customer service, and even other passengers can get a traveler down.  A couple of airlines, though, have taken what is primarily the most mundane and repetitive part of the flight, the safety video, and turned it […]

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Win a $100 iTunes Shopping Spree!

WIN A $100 iTUNES GIFT CARD Toland Travels is giving away a $100 iTunes gift card to one lucky winner to celebrate the release of Toland Travels Postcards.  It’s easy to win! Download the “Toland Travels Postcards” app from the iTunes Store. Use “Toland Travels Postcards” and create your very own digital postcard. Photos used […]

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It’s Here! It’s Here! It’s Here!

IT’S HERE! After nearly a year and a half of planning, designing, meetings, starts and stops, it’s finally here! I am so very excited to introduce to you the very first smart phone app from Toland Travels.  Please meet “Toland Travels Postcards.” It isn’t a secret that I LOVE postcards.  I collect them and I […]

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The Tube – From Worst to Best

The fine folks over at BuzzfeeeUK have put together a quick read ranking some of the stations of the London Underground (aka “The Tube”).  It’s funny, and pretty accurate.  For the record though, I feel like the District Line should have been a bit closer to #1 – It may not be the prettiest line […]

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