Most people turn up in Ubud with a list. Monkey Forest, the rice terraces, a swing over the jungle, a smoothie bowl with a view. All of that's there … [More]
Guides
Gold Country, CA - Weather
The weather varies a bit from town to town along this stretch of southern gold mining towns. Generally the summers are warm to quite hot and very dry. … [More]
Press Releases
The Axolotl’s Garden Blossoms Oct. 21 at Birch...
La Jolla, CA (Oct. 12, 2026)—Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego today unveiled new details about their upcoming … [More]
Highlight of the Month
Vermillion, South Dakota - October 2026
Located in the far southeast corner of the state in a part of the country the features another very approximate 'four corners' where South Dakota, … [More]
Book Reviews
Passion & Practice: Secrets of a Surgical Resident by...
Passion & Practice, Secrets is a glimpse into Dr. Weinraub's time as a surgical resident following medical school. This read examines the formative … [More]
Travel Products
Best eSIM for International Travel: Why I Switched to...
I've tested a lot of eSIM providers over the years. From airport SIM card kiosks in Bangkok to fumbling with a physical SIM card swap on a train … [More]
Interviews
Charles A. Ray, Former US Diplomat and Author
Charles A. Ray is a retired U.S. diplomat and former ambassador to Cambodia and Zimbabwe. Before joining the Foreign Service, he served 20 years in … [More]
