Can a Red State Turn Green? Arizona Says Yes
Travel is about breaking down stereotypes, questioning prejudices and exploring new concepts. At least that's my advice to fellow travelers, which of course is meant exclusively for them and not me....
View ArticleThe Best Way to Learn Spanish
I've spent a big part of the past 30 years in Spanish-speaking countries, and I've been a full-time resident of Panama for seven. I figure it's time to learn to speak Spanish. I studied French, not...
View ArticleTo Get the Most out of a Trip to Israel, Do These 11 Things
It's a tad ironic that the road navigation app, Waze, was developed by two young guys from one of the smallest countries in the world - Israel. Just over 250 miles long and 70 miles wide at its widest...
View ArticleOur Dream Celebrity-Hotel Collaborations
When celebrities and hotels make the news together, it's generally for sex scandals or penthouse parties. But we've got different ideas for our favorite headline-grabbers: teaming up with hotels to...
View ArticleFlying Over Los Angeles With A Camera
Los Angeles is clearly a beautiful city, one that's inspired my photography and life in many powerful ways. So, it was a pleasure and an incredible opportunity for me to fly over the city that's become...
View ArticleWho's Ready for an Alternative Spring Break?
In the dead of winter, who doesn't daydream about the upcoming spring break or summer vacation? Did you ever consider planning an "alternative break," donating your time and energy to a community...
View ArticleFrom the Streets to the Galleries, Art Is Thriving in São Paulo
Zipper Galeria in São Paulo. Photo by Stephen J. Grant The city of São Paulo in Brazil is home to hundreds of museums and galleries. Browsing through neighborhoods such as Pinheiros, Jardim Paulista,...
View ArticleLiving Life to The Fullest in Italy
If there is one characteristic that describes Italians, it's their ability to enjoy life. If you are looking for ways to enjoy the sweet life, la dolce vita, take tips from the Italians, or better yet,...
View ArticleMillennials Don't Travel Like Other Generations, and It's Creating Major...
Author Derrick Fung is the former CEO and founder of a music startup called Tunezy, which was acquired by SFX Entertainment (NASDAQ: SFXE) , the largest promoter of electronic music festivals. Derrick...
View Article11 Great Pre-Trip Prep Tips to Start Your Travels off Right
Alexander Graham Bell once said, "Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." I'm pretty sure he wasn't talking about travel but it's apropos nonetheless. It's the little things that you...
View ArticleNorway's Lofoten Islands: A Photographer's Dream
Photo: Ben Ashmole By: Ben Ashmole, a contributing writer for The Outbound Collective. The Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway are a magical location for any photographer. The jaw-dropping fjords, snow...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Historic Restaurants and Inns in the World
Food... a fundamental element of life, one of the more enjoyable aspects of humanity and reason enough to travel the world. Different smells and flavors, the heat of the kitchens, the sound of clinking...
View ArticleNot Your Average Abroad Album
During my semester abroad, I decided to combine a short video of clips taken throughout my travels. While studying in Barcelona, Spain with five friends from my school, Colgate University, I was able...
View ArticleFlight Attendants Name the Best Foods on 9 Major Airlines
By: Dan Gentile Airline food has always gotten a bad rap, but when it comes to eating in mid-air, flight attendants know what's up (AM I RIGHT?). You trust them with your safety, so it only makes sense...
View ArticleThis Is the Closest You May Come to Staying at the Grand Budapest Hotel
by Condé Nast Traveler This highly rated Neo-classical Hungarian hotel might just have inspired Wes Anderson to write and direct his most recent Academy Award-winning film. The original Grand Hôtel...
View ArticleThe Guide to Bringing Sports Equipment Onboard
Last time I checked, ski season isn't exactly over yet. Too bad bringing on sports equipment is the death knell of all baggage fees. Ok, let me take you into the bullshit world of bringing on sports...
View ArticleThe Girl Guides of Africa: Pioneering Women on Safari
It's no longer a man's world. Here are just some of the inspiring women forging a career for themselves as guides and rangers in the African bush. Jennifer Denton of Mwiba Lodge When Jennifer Denton...
View ArticleJust How Old Is That Plane You're Flying On?
The World's airlines are buying lots of shiny new planes of all sizes and types, and that's good news for travelers, giving them some sense of justice now that airfares are going up and airlines are...
View Article5 Reasons to Visit Myanmar in 2015
Myanmar (formerly Burma) is authentic, affordable and remarkable, and it should be added to your travel bucket list. Called "The Golden Land" thanks to the thousands of gilded pagodas scattered around...
View Article8 Gorgeous Spring Getaways Near NYC to Book Now
This will-it-ever-end winter has us all more than a little bit eager for spring to arrive. And spring is almost here. That morning will come when you don't hear the clanking heaters or shovels scraping...
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