The Creative Side of Costa Rica: Galleries, Museums and Shops in San Jose
Sure, Costa Rica is world-famous as an ecotourism destination, thanks to its pristine coastline and thousands of acres of protected natural areas. But travelers who fly into this Central America's...
View ArticleWhy I am Travelling Light this Summer
Everyone thought I was either brave or crazy, maybe both, when I decided to travel through Europe this summer with a 25 L backpack weighing only 6 kg, but it was one of the best decisions I made and...
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In Search of the Sea Gypsies (PHOTOS)
After a long tedious flight cramped into a seat built for a munchkin instead of a 6'4" Swede, I was finally there. Stepping off the plane was an experience in itself. As a cold-blooded Scandinavian,...
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Where to Vacation in 2014-15
Moyan Brenn/ Flickr For those prone to exploring the world, travel can be one of life's greatest joys -- though often woefully preceded by months of stressful decision-making and mind-numbing...
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Traveling Alone in Hawaii: 10 Must Do Solo Adventures for the Single Woman
Getting away from the regular routine of life for a couple weeks or even just an extended weekend can help you to regain perspective and connect with yourself. Whether you are going through a divorce,...
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4 Reasons to Visit Switzerland This Summer
Last year, Outside Magazine named Switzerland the Best Country to Emulate in its annual Outside Travel Awards. Not surprising, when you consider the country's strict anti-pollution policies and nature...
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Element Lifestyle: The Personal Concierge to the A-List
Dream maker, dream maker, make me a dream. Ever wondered how the celebrated glitterati of our time manage the fantastically dreamy lives that are, on a weekly basis, splashed across the covers of...
View ArticleHow Locals Do Tapas in Spain (VIDEO)
Tapas and Spain go together like baguettes and France. And the southern Spanish region of Andalucia poses no exception to this rule. On a recent trip to Sevilla, Spain (an hour plane flight from...
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Do's and Don'ts: The Ultimate Honeymoon Packing Guide
The busy honeymoon travel season is here, which means many newlyweds have already booked their airline tickets and secured hotel reservations. Now it's time to get packed for that once-in-a-lifetime...
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Forget Vegas -- Five Offbeat Summer Bachelorette Party Destinations
Throwing a bachelorette party this summer, but tired of the usual spots? Don't limit yourself to the typical Las Vegas event. A girls' getaway to celebrate the bride-to-be is the perfect excuse to...
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Great American Road Trips
A classic American pastime, road trips are an amazing way to experience the beauty and charm of America's incredibly diverse landscape. California's Pacific Coast Highway Also known as California State...
View ArticleTrue Thirst
I tilted my head skyward and raised up the bottle and squeezed it with both hands. A shy tablespoon of lukewarm water wet my tongue. I squeezed harder, and the plastic made that pathetic...
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The Top 5 of Florence
As many people around the world know, Florence, Italy is the European capital of renaissance history and art. It's incredible to think back to the early 1400s when architecture, literature, science and...
View ArticleWhen It's Mom's Time to Leave
No one has the same story. No book can predict the right age or the exact date, and no "expert" or blogger will ever know better than you, so let's make that perfectly clear. But at some point,...
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Undiscovered Apulia, Part One
The title of this article may be a bit inaccurate, especially if your relatives were immigrants from this southern region of Italy extending from Campania to the Adriatic and down Italy's heel. There...
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Your Package Is So Gay
Philly Gaycation at Kimpton So, the other day when booking a hotel stay in Philadelphia, I noticed they had a "gaycation" package offer for LGBT guests. There was no cost to the package and it...
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City Life vs. Island Life: The Best of Both Worlds
I live on a beautiful island in the Caribbean with pristine white beaches and turquoise waters. People save their pennies and their vacation days for a chance to visit where I call home. It is an...
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Vietnam Beyond the Hostel
Image: Libby Lowe Maybe you went to Europe after college. Maybe you had that experience of staying in a hostel and getting by on $10 a day. Maybe you're totally and completely (said with love for...
View ArticleBest Family Getaways 2014 (PHOTOS)
"On every trip, try something new; come back knowing you did something you weren't willing to try before," tweeted Wendy Perrin, TripAdvisor's Travel Advocate and a mom of two. It's a travel motto she...
View ArticleHeading to the Caribbean? Advice to Stay Safe
Travelers heading to the Caribbean may face the "The Deadliest Animal in the World," a pesky and deadly little critter -- the mosquito that's infecting individuals with a less commonly known disease,...
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