The Sacred Side of Cancun
Like many siblings Cancun and the Riviera Maya have a slightly edgy but loving rivalry when it come to tourism. In truth, both have much to offer. Cancun is a wonderful and magical place to use as home...
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Top 10 Things To Do in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town has it all -- exquisite beaches, breathtaking scenery and wildlife, world-renowned gastronomy and buzzing nightlife. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it in the "Mother City."...
View ArticleMy Recent Trip to Russia
Six months ago I started planning for a trip to Russia. I was to accompany a group of students and faculty on a two-week educational exchange. We were going to visit Moscow, Saint Petersburg and...
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An American Undercover at Ascot
After six Pimm's Cups, 20 squandered pounds, two purchased hats and one final race at Royal Ascot, the five-day premier horse racing event in England, Rachel and I board the crowded train back to...
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Looking Good for the AARP
Occasionally a publication wants to run an article about my work and they need a photo of me. While I always offer them fine shots from our press department, many have their own specs. I'll be featured...
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Cinque Terre Lemon Festival--Anything But Sour
The Cinque Terre towns love their festivals, and we hit Monterosso during its lemon festival. The town was decked out in lemons and rather than sour, the mood was happy as can be. Monterosso's little...
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Into the Swiss Alps
For over 30 years I've been taking groups into the gondolas high in the Alps. Whether filled with skiers in the winter or hikers in the summer, there's a happy energy in that glass-and-steel bubble of...
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Your Hotel Room Can Do WHAT?! Super High-Tech Amenities
It seems that every week a new tablet device has launched or a new robot is being introduced to do the work of a person -- and hotels that know what's up have made sure to stock up on these new...
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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Takes St. Tropez
Like a fine wine that just keeps getting better (of course, it's French) Hotel Byblos in St. Tropez is the kind of place you will return to again and again. Like the perfect set of wheels in fact, and...
View Article10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining the Peace Corps
For anyone perusing the endless opportunities for volunteering abroad, committing to serving two years in the Peace Corps has probably crossed your mind. In fact, the organization -- started by...
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Pulse Report: Travel and Adventure Trends That Will Define the Next 12 Months
This is a post from our partners at AskMen. Make sure to check out their entire Pulse Report, a compilation of 500 people, products and trends within 10 verticals (including fashion, food, travel,...
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The Quick and Dirty Spanish Survival Drink Guide
Spaniards love to celebrate any chance they get with a cold draft beer or a glass of red wine. You've seen images from festivals like San Fermin or Vaquillas where sangria is poured all over the...
View ArticleThe Coolest Things to Do in Parks Around the World
By Amy Plitt, CNTraveler.com Now that it's finally -- finally! -- warm enough to be outdoors, we want to spend all of our time hanging out in public parks. And at these green spaces, there's more to do...
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The Epic Food Scene at Burning Man
In desolate northern Nevada, the massive festival Burning Man conjures a weeklong city from thin air, bringing pop-up restaurants, bakeries, and bars to a sandy no-man's-land By Kevin Farrell BURNING...
View ArticleMadness and the Crayfish Factory
"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved..." -- Jack Kerouac Madness is relative; you could say that one man's insanity is another man's...
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What the @$%* IS the Bullet Ant Ritual?
If you thought downing a tablespoon of sriracha on a dare made you tough, the Bullet Ant Ritual will shrivel your balls in disgrace. Photo by: Fabio Rodrigues Pozzebom In the Brazilian Amazon, the men...
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How to Choose Your Chicago Beach
Lay your towel on the Lake Michigan shore. Here's how to choose your Chicago beach: Want to feel some sand between your toes? You don't have to go to the Caribbean, Rio or even South Florida (although...
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Your Travel Insurance Questions Answered
Jordan Fischer / Flickr Picture this: You've finally racked up enough vacation days for a momentous vacation and after months of deliberation, you've gone ahead and dropped a significant sum on plane...
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Travel: Why Wait for Milestones?
It's a convenient way to rack up the celebration of milestones with "We'll do on our five year anniversary, 10 year, 15 year" and so forth. When it comes to treating ourselves and celebrating life as...
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10 Best Taco Stands in the U.S.
The taquería is a ubiquitous sight in Mexico — businessmen, blue collar workers and students alike pay daily visits to taco stands in order to get their fix of fresh-made tortillas filled with...
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