21 Things to Pack for a Trip to a Developing Country
Traveling to a place where creature comforts are as common as snow and ice? Don't let "roughing it" ruin your warm-weather escape this month. If you're destined for a place where it's easier to buy a...
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The 8 Most Important Years in the History of the Mile High Club
To celebrate 100 years of flying the friendly skies, Global Yodel did a little research about the exclusive (or not so exclusive) Mile High Club. Meet Lawrence Burst (now that's a middle name) Sperry,...
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Travel Tips: Compressing Your Packing With a Vacuum Cleaner
Photo courtesy of Mariana Hellmund Ever wanted to fit your winter packing into one carry-on? Here's how: Take your vacuum cleaner and put everything into a compression bag! You'll reduce your load by...
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Prague Wows With a Cornucopia of Stunning 20th-Century Architecture and...
When planning my recent trip to Prague, I knew that a bouquet of architecture and design would be presented to me upon my arrival. Of course, because Prague has so much age and history, there would be...
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The 10 Places on My Bucket List This Year (It Will Surprise You)
No, I haven't been everywhere, and some places I don't go to because I'm a conscientious objector (Zimbabwe, anyone?) but I can still dream. And plan. Because dictators, xenophobia and being broke wont...
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5 Secrets To Having a Smarter -- and Happier -- Trip
So you think you're a smart traveler? Yeah, so did I -- until I took this job. Now that I'm immersed in the wacky world of forgotten passports, flat tires, missed connections and trip-ending...
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Why The F*ck Aren't You In Koh Rong?
If you ever played Robinson Crusoe as a kid or pretended to be a pirate, this shit has your name all over it. Photo by: Gregory Santulli The islands of Thailand are notorious for their hoards of...
View Article10 Best Beach Towns in Florida
With an abundance of charming getaways dotting both its Gulf and Atlantic sides, the Florida seashore just might be the perfect escape from the busy city. From historic maritime havens to seaside...
View ArticleWorld's Most Overpriced Travel Destinations
Think of your vacation budget. Now add a few zeros. Excellent, now you're ready for the world's most overpriced travel destinations, places with tremendous appeal and intimidating price tags. But...
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Wrangling Words
Thirtieth Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering Elko, Nevada Renowned as host of the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko, Nevada, is a former railroad byway that has transformed itself into a "can do" town...
View ArticleMontezuma's Other Revenge
Last month, I went to the Riviera Maya in Mexico for a long weekend. My hotel, the Azul Sensatori, was a luxury all-inclusive place. Along with abundant food options, guests were invited to sample as...
View ArticleThis Timelapse of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Is Insanely Rad
With its towering sandstone arches, out-of-this-world views, and miles of rugged landscape, Arches and Canyonlands are like no other places on Earth. But when the sun goes down, that's when the real...
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In Defense of LaGuardia Airport
Vice President Joe Biden's characterization of LaGuardia Airport as being akin to one in a Third World country is neither idle nor flippant. Indeed, many would argue that airports in some Third World...
View ArticleThe Cuban Contradiction
My hips are clearly not Cuban. Just ask Margo, my 80-something salsa partner in Havana's Muraleando district. Our group had been in Cuba for less than two hours when I met her. Already, we had roamed...
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Raleigh, N.C.: Style, Art, Food Made Locally
In Raleigh, you'll find plenty to keep you busy, whether you are a fashionista, art addict, culinary buff or wellness lover. There are quite a few attractions and events that are happening throughout...
View ArticleWhy This Traveler Will Never Set Foot in Sochi (Pt. 2)
The other day I wrote about why visiting Sochi, Russia -- home of the Winter Olympics -- would not be happening in my lifetime. I was P.O.'d that the city apparently has had an awful stray dog problem...
View ArticleChatting Up Stephen Collins: Palm Springs' Man About Modernism
You probably know Stephen Collins as the irrepressibly dashing and undeniably urbane host of Bravo's Property Envy, the panel talk show he presided over alongside property expert Jeff Lewis, interior...
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By The Numbers: America's Best Value Destinations
For a domestic vacation that won't break the bank this year, check out these 50 affordable hidden gems. Hotel search trivago.com has compiled a list of the best value destinations on home turf for...
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From 'Pass the Bacon' to 'Airport Mary': Wackos on the Looney Front
Many decades ago, in the former Yugoslavia, I came across a young British tour guide who was beside herself, almost literally tearing her hair out. One of her middle-aged wards was refusing to get out...
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6 Places Every Beatles Fan Should Visit
Make the pilgrimage to Abbey Road Studios for a chance to make the iconic album cover your own. Photo courtesy of Kaeli Conforti. Article by Kaeli Conforti of Budget Travel. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014,...
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