Love Letters: Madison, WI
Kassia Binkowski grew up in Madison, WI and traveled her way around the world to Boulder, CO which she now calls home. Nestled against the Rocky Mountains, Kassia is the Founder & Creative Director...
View ArticleWhat's New at Walt Disney World in 2014
There's always something new cooking at Disney World. From new attractions and parades to improved smartphone apps and massive park expansions (and, yes, price increases), here's what to expect at Walt...
View ArticleTop 10 New Gay Travel Hot Spots
Sure there's Amsterdam, Miami and Rio, but for travelers looking for an alternative to the typical gay-friendly destinations, there are cities around the world you might not have thought of as popular...
View ArticleI Was Flown Across the Country to Find Love -- Here's What I Learned
The New York dating scene is dismal. As a single woman in New York, I can't go more than a few hours without hearing a dating horror story from a friend -- or living through a nightmare myself. "He...
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Does Travel Make You More Employable?
This is an easy one for me. Right after college, I took a backpack trip and traveled around the world for a year. Upon returning to my native San Francisco, I had no idea what I would do to make a...
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The Best Vacations for Health Nuts
There's a common misconception that going on vacation leads to unhealthy eating and weight gain, but your summer trip doesn't have to cost you hours in the gym or pricey post-vacation cleanses. A new...
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6 Small Towns to Visit This Summer
As a travel writer and a budding photographer, there are things I crave in my own vacations. Unique and surprising culture, off-the-beaten-path hikes and adventures, locally sourced, simple cuisines...
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Off the Beaten Path in Italy's Small Towns
Italy is the most visited country in the world. Like other tourists, I have visited Rome's Colosseum, Vatican City's chapels, Florence's Duomo, Venice's canals and Milan's shopping centers. While all...
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'Go Local!' and You Just Might Return a Better Person
Having started my career in the travel industry, right after I returned from a yearlong backpacking excursion, I learned at a young age how to live with locals and experience familiarity wherever I...
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Drink up! It's Negroni Week Worldwide
By Joanna Prisco for Fathom | We love all drinks but hold a special place in our heart for the Negroni. (It must be all those sunsets on the Amalfi Coast.) The world is getting in on the action this...
View ArticleTips for Sun and Beach Safety for Babies and Toddlers
My guess is that most first-time parents would love to keep their babies in a nice, safe bubble. A nice, safe, dirt-free, germ-free, bug-free, and anything-else-they-can't-control-free bubble. Just me?...
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Meet the Caribbean Island With Multiple Personalities
Spend a day at the beach, then check out a fish fry before boarding the ship. - Photo by Heeb Photos/eStockPhoto Barbados has two sides to her personality: British propriety and saucy Caribbean...
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In the Lap of the Gods on Mt. Olympus: At Home With Zeus on the Looney Front
This is where the gods of ancient Greece lived, loved and laboured mightily to complicate the lives of us poor mortals struggling far below; where, if you believe Homer and others, they quarrelled and...
View ArticleThe 3 Magic Words You Need to Know Before Traveling Overseas
There are three words that every traveler should know in any foreign language when traveling overseas. They may not get you mistaken for a local, but it's amazing how far they will take you. What are...
View ArticleThe 'Smartest' Cities in the World
by John Wogan, CNTraveler.com A few visionary communities around the world are leading a revolution in "smart" urban planning. They're incorporating technology and environmentally friendly practices...
View Article5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy When You Travel
Intelligent travel is a learned skill. Veteran jetsetters collect countless tips and tricks that can help make any trip easier. They know the best times to book flights, how to get the best deals on...
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Cirque du Soleil Finds a New Home in the Mayan Riviera
Cirque du Soleil is certainly not new, but their artistry for reinvention is nearly as remarkable as the magic they create on stage. While Las Vegas is seen by some as "exotic" the excitement for the...
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Women on the Map: Who Was Virginia? Charlotte? Louise? Beverly?
Flying to Mexico for some fun in the sun at Playa del Carmen? Or maybe to Charlotte Amalie down on St. Thomas? Or to Lake Louise up in Canada? Or to Victoria Falls over in Africa? Or to Beverly Hills...
View ArticleSkip the Overcrowded Beach and Try a Sports Destination for Your Summer Vacation
Now that Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, summer vacation planning is officially in full swing. While most families typically take off for the New England Coast or head down to Florida for a...
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