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Bounty of the (Ski) Season
Complaints of a lack of snow fell upon deaf and frostbitten ears in Park City, where skiers recently flocked for good powder (note to my L.A. friends: flocking for good powder is not what you think it...
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Morocco, a Chaotic Paradise (Part II)
We stirred from our restless slumber as the coach jolted its way through the narrow streets leading to Marrakech, Grace brushed her waves of auburn hair out of her face and I checked my watch: It was...
View ArticlePussy Riot Women Travel Around the World to Promote Justice Zone and "Inspect...
This will be about Nadia Tolokonnikova, but ... without the stories about "the underwear with pockets" for memory flash cards. During Pussy Riot protests: If women got arrested, they hid the video...
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Of Towers and Turrets: Castles in Scotland
Auchindoun Castle Every time we drive a winding road to visit a castle, I am watching and waiting for that moment that the fortress comes into view, and like a small child, I gasp at the sight of it....
View Article10 Places Where Winter Never Happens, Because We're All Sick of the Snow
This winter -- filled with flight-cancelling snowstorms and polar vortexes -- is seemingly never-ending. It's got us thinking about packing up and moving to one of these perpetually warm and snow-free...
View Article24 Travel Truisms and Paradoxes
As a devoted and passionate traveler, some of my favorite words are: juxtaposition, serendipity, dépaysement, transition and perspective. Grandeur amidst hardship. Smiling faces emerging out of...
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21 Tips to Staying Safe Abroad
1. Keep the address to your accommodation. In both English and the native tongue written in both your phone's notes (or snap a photo) and in a little notebook (phone batteries die). Everyone in your...
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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Egypt Right Now
For my recent birthday I gave myself a gift I'd wanted since I was five - no, not a pony, the Pyramids. I've always been obsessed with Ancient Egypt and although I've traveled the world, never went....
View Article5 Things You Should Never Wear in the Caribbean
It's the night before your Caribbean vacation and you're packed and ready to roll. But wait! Before you close that carry-on, make sure your luggage isn't harboring one of these fashion criminals....
View ArticleKyrgyzstan: Winter on the Steppe
A few years ago, I read The Great Game, Peter Hopkirk's account of the epic struggle for domination of Central Asia between the British and Russian empires. The explorers and soldiers profiled in the...
View ArticleHow to Vacation Like a President
With Presidents Day fast approaching, Fly.com thought it would be fun to take a look at some popular presidential vacation spots from around the country. Whether you are in search of sun or snow, we...
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These 5 Photos Will Make You Wish You Knew How to Surf
His style has the ability to catapult the viewer into the moment. Ray Collins is creating some of the most prolific surf/lifestyle photos out there. GlobalYodel.com caught up with Ray to ask him about...
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A Parental Epiphany In Myanmar
Traveling with your (almost) adult child can be truly enlightening. I had many, many moments of enlightenment--and a few dark, gloomy hours -- on my trip to Thailand and Myanmar this past December to...
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Jason Deem on St. Louis: 'A Big Experiment in Adaptive Reuse'
As part of the Cities in Focus Blog series, the National Trust's Community Outreach team wanted to highlight a local leader -- someone who is in the city, living the preservation-minded, place-loving...
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Tour St. Louis Via Instagram
Photo courtesy of @stlgasm, Jeff Vines One medium in particular is fascinating the National Trust's Community Outreach team these days: Instagram. We have an Instagram account that we use for our...
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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Apps and Websites
The paramount of practical, problem-solving mobile apps and websites to simplify your travel queries. Before Your Trip: The fun is in planning your vacation -- said no one ever. Regardless, a little...
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Lisbon, Portugal -- Baixa, Heart of the City
We wanted a unique travel experience, not just another "typical" tourist destination... and we found a very special place in Lisbon. Rooted in the past with time-weathered buildings and cobblestone...
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How to Make the Most of a Lake Placid Weekend Getaway
Visit offMetro.com for the best car-free getaways from NYC and San Francisco. Catch an Olympic buzz without going to Sochi with a Lake Placid winter adventure. It's located in the heart of the...
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Belmont: Gari Melchers Home and Art Studio in Virginia
There have been art history majors who have visited Gari Melchers 18th century home and studio, who have admittedly never heard of him. For an artist whose paintings are in museum collections...
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8 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Weekend Getaway
Escaping for a long weekend can be the best, right? But these tragic -- and totally avoidable! -- blunders can turn your quick getaway into "get me outta here!" Here, eight things to know before you...
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