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A Trip Through the Silk Road City Time Forgot
One of the coolest things about travel is wandering into a place that time seems to have truly forgotten. These days, locations like that are few and far between -- but they still exist. One of the...
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If Gas Is Cheap, Why Are Airfares So Expensive?
If fuel prices are so low, why are air fares so high? And will prices ever return to Earth? They're simple questions with complicated answers. But Jake Oakman, for one, would like to know. So would...
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8 Mistakes of the Would-Be Digital Nomad Family
You work from your laptop. You've heard stories of people just like you who travel for months at a time. You think you're ready to give it a try. I think you're ready, too. When planning your first...
View ArticleBeen there. Done that. What's Next? 8 Epic Travel Adventures for 2015
Snowmobiled to the aurora borealis; snorkeled the Galapagos. Been there. Blackwater rafted New Zealand's glow-worm caves; communed with orangutans in Borneo. Done that. Took Rio's favela tour; and sick...
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To Ski Or Not To Ski?
For many folks, a winter holiday simply isn't complete without a trip to the slopes. But waking up at dawn to catch the first lift, frozen hands and number toes aren't everyone's cup of tea. That's...
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6 Reasons to Travel With a Group
To travel solo or with a group is an age-old debate. While we might be biased, we think there are a number of reasons why traveling with a group is a great idea, whether it's for comfort, flexibility...
View ArticleTraveling With Your New Baby? Here's What You Need to Bring
As an expat, family travel is an inevitable part of our lives. One of our first tasks after leaving the hospital with our new baby was getting passport photos taken. It's probably not your typical...
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Planning a Honeymoon? Don't Miss These 6 Tips!
Some days I wish I could go back and plan our wedding all over again. Just kidding, I would never wish for that, but what I DO wish I could do is plan our honeymoon all over again. We were less than...
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15 Things Never to Say to a Chicagoan
By Joel Reese for the Orbitz Travel Blog 1) Michael Jordan? Overrated. You didn't just say that. Now you'll have to brace yourself as the Chicagoans in the room inundate you with a staggering list of...
View ArticleThis Mom Melted the Hearts of Fellow Travelers
There are two things sure to bring a frown to the face of an airline traveler; notice of a flight delay and a passenger with a baby heading towards your row. So, when a woman carrying a small baby in a...
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Cruising the Galapagos Islands Is a Voyage Back in Time
There should be a sign here reading "Please don't step on the sea lions." That was my first thought as my 11 fellow passengers and I prepared to disembark from a Zodiac raft on the first day of our...
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The Colosseum Is Everything It's Cracked Up To Be
For some reason, people like to sleep in while they're on vacation. And sure, I do that sometimes, too. But not while in Italy. When I was in Rome earlier this year, I made sure to wake up early...
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Where To Retire If You Want To Live 'The Good Life'
Friends returned recently from an extended stay in Thailand. They'd also recently spent time on the west coast of the United States (Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle) and a month in Paris. Their...
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9 Things I Am Thankful for Because of #Travel
Happy Thanksgiving! What a great day it is to spend time with friends and family, indulge in way too much turkey and stuffing, take a nap, wake up, prepare another plate and reflect on all the amazing...
View ArticleWorking It Out on the Go
The airline travel experience accommodates most of our modern lifestyle obsessions, from greasy fast food options in every terminal to mobile charging stations at every gate and even wi-fi now on most...
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Route 66, Ride for the Relay, Day Eight
Saturday September 13, 2014 -- Acoma, New Mexico to Winslow, Arizona What an action-packed day of beauty at every turn! We started our day at the Sky City Casino and the weather was cool, but the...
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7 Life-Changing Lessons I've Learned Living on a Caribbean Island
Lessons are learned every day -- or at least they should be. Whether positive or negative, life is full of daily experiences that change us and affect us. Living on an island in the Caribbean for two...
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A Reason for Every Traveler to Be Thankful
Photo Credit: Flickr: Moyan Brenn Travelers aren't always able to spend time with family around the holidays. I am over 2,000 miles away from my immediate family on Thanksgiving. Later this holiday...
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5 Things to Do for Christmas With Kids at Disney World
Christmas with Kids at Disney (Photo Credit: Disney) Believe it or not, the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida becomes even more magical during the holiday season. You can feel the magic in the air...
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10 Best Kept Secrets of Grand Cayman
Wherever you go on vacation or travel, popular sites and locations are popular for a reason. Whatever their attraction, whether it be a beautiful view or a tasty meal or an unusual land formation,...
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