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Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

Cheap Flights from Miami/New York to Sao Paulo, Brazil

Really — is there anyone who doesn’t want to go to Brazil? Well, for those of you in either Miami or NYC – there’s no better time than now to buy a plane ticket. As part of their Labor Day specials, LAN.com is offering roundtrip tickets from New York or Miami to Sao Paulo starting at just $749 if you complete your travels by December 30th and buy your ticket by Sept 6 at 11:59pm (EST).

As always, restrictions apply:

  • Flights operated by: LAN.
  • Fare aplicable to fly Economy.
  • Required booking class Q.
  • Minimum stay at the destination: Saturday night.
  • Maximum stay at the destination: 3 months.
  • Travel must begin on or AFTER September 09, 2011.
  • Travel must begin on or BEFORE November 30, 2011.
  • Travel restriction: Valid for travel commencing on/after September 09, 2011.
  • Travel restriction: Travel must be finished by December 31, 2011.
  • Sales restrictions: Ticket must be purchased on or before September 06, 2011.
  • Travel permitted for flight departure the day(s) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
  • Travel permitted for flight return the day(s) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
  • Prohibited flight numbers: 4M6300, 4M6301, 4M6302, 4M6303, 4M6304, 4M6305, 4M6306, 4M6307, 4M6308, 4M6309, 4M6310, 4M6311, 4M6312, 4M6313, 4M6314, 4M6315, 4M6316, 4M6317, 4M6318, 4M6319, 4M6320, 4M6321, 4M6322, 4M6323, 4M6324, 4M6325, 4M6326, 4M6327, 4M6328, 4M6329, 4M6330, 4M6331, 4M6332, 4M6333, 4M6334, 4M6335, 4M6.
  • Advance purchase: Ticket must be purchased at least 7 days before departure.
  • Child fare (2-11 years): Accompanied 75% of an adult fare.
  • Infant fare (0-2 years): Without a seat 10% of an adult fare.
  • Changes are permitted with a penalty of US$ 100 on or before date of flight departure.
  • Changes are not permitted after date of flight departure.
  • Refunds: On or before flight departure day refund is not permitted
  • Refunds are not permitted after date of flight departure.
  • To Miami Travel is not permitted in the following dates: From 02/JAN/12 Through 10/JAN/12.
  • Government taxes and fees of up to USD 95 , varying by destination, are not included and may vary slightly depending on currency exchange rates at the time of purchase.
  • Fares subject to change without previous notice. Seats are limited.
  • A September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 USD per flight segment that originates at a U.S. point is not included in the fare.
  • Flights may be operated by LAN Airlines S.A., LAN Peru S.A., LAN Argentina S.A. y Aerolane, Lineas Aereas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.
  • Other restrictions may apply.

Seems like a great deal to me, though I admit I don’t know how much tickets normally run. Now, if only I could get to Miami or NYC extremely cheaply.

More details here.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Cheap Flights from Miami to Quito

There are some crazy Labor Day specials from the US to South America at LAN.com this weekend. One of the cheapest fares is from Miami to Quito starting at only $390! You must purchase a roundtrip ticket by September 6, 2011 11:59pm (EST) and complete your travels by December 30th to take advantage of the special pricing.

Of course, with any airfare special, restrictions apply

  • Flights operated by: LAN ECUADOR.
  • Fare aplicable to fly Economy.
  • Required booking class Q.
  • Minimum stay at the destination: Saturday night.
  • Maximum stay at the destination: 3 months.
  • Travel must begin on or AFTER September 09, 2011.
  • Travel must begin on or BEFORE November 30, 2011.
  • Travel restriction: Valid for travel commencing on/after September 09, 2011.
  • Travel restriction: Travel must be finished by December 31, 2011.
  • Sales restrictions: Ticket must be purchased on or before September 06, 2011.
  • Travel permitted for flight departure the day(s) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
  • Travel permitted for flight return the day(s) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
  • Prohibited flight numbers: 4M6300, 4M6301, 4M6302, 4M6303, 4M6304, 4M6305, 4M6306, 4M6307, 4M6308, 4M6309, 4M6310, 4M6311, 4M6312, 4M6313, 4M6314, 4M6315, 4M6316, 4M6317, 4M6318, 4M6319, 4M6320, 4M6321, 4M6322, 4M6323, 4M6324, 4M6325, 4M6326, 4M6327, 4M6328, 4M6329, 4M6330, 4M6331, 4M6332, 4M6333, 4M6334, 4M6335, 4M6.
  • Advance purchase: Ticket must be purchased at least 7 days before departure.
  • Child fare (2-11 years): Accompanied 75% of an adult fare.
  • Infant fare (0-2 years): Without a seat 10% of an adult fare.
  • Changes are permitted with a penalty of US$ 50 on or before date of flight departure.
  • Changes are not permitted after date of flight departure.
  • Refunds: On or before flight departure day refund is not permitted
  • Refunds are not permitted after date of flight departure.
  • From Miami fare allows travel in the following dates: From 01/SEP/11 Through 12/DEC/11
  • From Miami Travel is not permitted in the following dates: From 15/DEC/11 Through 23/DEC/11.To Miami Travel is not permitted in the following dates: From 01/JAN/12 Through 12/JAN/12.
  • Government taxes and fees of up to USD 105 , varying by destination, are not included and may vary slightly depending on currency exchange rates at the time of purchase.
  • Fares subject to change without previous notice. Seats are limited.
  • A September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 USD per flight segment that originates at a U.S. point is not included in the fare.
  • Flights may be operated by LAN Airlines S.A., LAN Peru S.A., LAN Argentina S.A. y Aerolane, Lineas Aereas Nacionales del Ecuador S.A.
  • Other restrictions may apply.

More details here.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Cheap Flight from Seattle to Bangkok – Sept 12-19

Want to head off to Bangkok from Seattle for a week in September? If so, Cheapair.com has a great deal on a roundtrip ticket — just $968 for a rountrip if you leave the 12th and return on the 19th.

More details here.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Hitting the Travel Links – August 26th

Here are a few posts worth checking out from around the travel blogosphere:

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Teaching Around the World

yTravel Blog has a great post about teaching around the world. If you’re looking to travel abroad and fund the trip by teaching, make sure to read this entire post.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Video Footage from Tanzania

This footage my friend took brings back memories of my time in Eastern Africa in Kenya and Tanzania — and makes me want to go back.

[via Ashley Fitzgerald]

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Time Lapse Through Japan

Hayaku: A Time Lapse Journey Through Japan from Brad Kremer on Vimeo.

[via GoBackpacking]

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Yes, There are Cool Events in the United States Too

I have to admit – I’m a sucker for international festivals and events. The real Oktoberfest in Munich was amazing, as was the Hong Kong Sevens. But, there are great events and festivals in the USA as well. Events like Seafair in Seattle, which I attended last weekend — and you even get to see pirates such as those below roaming the streets.

Suffice to say, if you’re planning a trip to Seattle next year – try to time it with Seafair, particularly if you can score a spot on a boat for the “real” party.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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The Travel Bubble

Caz has a well thought out article on the “travel bubble” so many try to stay inside. The travel bubble most certainly does exist, and it exists for a reason.

Why does it exist?

Well, it starts with this statement:

Real life is fraught with problems, stresses, arguments and unhappiness.

Unfortunately, that’s the truth even though we all wish it weren’t. The truth is most people are not happy. The truth is that where you are born dictates (to a large degree) the life that you will live. The truth is many people in America are spending their lives working at jobs they hate, married to people they don’t love. The truth is people stress way too over things that really don’t matter. Contrary to popular belief, money can’t buy you happiness. But people still go work their lives away — often doing jobs they hate. How and why they do it, I have no clue. Those are all horribly sad realities.

Like Caz, whenever I return home from traveling (for instance, like when I got home from Saint Thomas a week ago), I too see the unhappy everyday lives of self-centered Americans looking to make a buck regardless of what that means to their families and happiness. Traveling is addicting and wonderful; you’re experiencing new people, cultures, and sights on a daily basis –never staying long enough in one spot to break through to the reality underneath. The smiles and endless happiness last long enough to allow you to move to the next location to start the process all over.

But the travel bubble’s strength is also its weakness at the same time — the bubble is not entirely reflective of “reality”.

That said, if you can avoid the problems, stresses, and unhappiness of normal everyday life — I don’t see that as a bad thing like many do. If you can spend your time around happiness instead of sadness — why not do it?

As for me — I’m loving the nomadic lifestyle right now and living in the “travel bubble” if you want to call it that, however, I think I’m going to want to settle down somewhere in a few years. But, until then, I’ll keep floating around in my amazing bubble.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Cheap Flights from New York City to Athens Available Until August 22, 2011

Wow, Delta is running a crazy special until August 22nd — a one way ticket from New York City to Athens for $499 (based on purchase of a roundtrip ticket).

PURCHASE BY: August 22, 2011
TRAVEL PERIOD: Travel may begin August 29-October 28, 2011 and must be completed on or before November 28, 2011.
ADVANCE PURCHASE & MINIMUM STAY: 14 days; Saturday night
BLACKOUT DATES: From Athens: August 29-September 8, 2011
OTHER RULES: Tickets may be purchased at delta.com.

Now, if only I were in New York City right now to take advantage of the offer and fly off to my favorite place in the worldSantorini (a short flight or ferry from Athens). Oh yea, I forgot about that thing they call work.

More information here.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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