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  • Paul Salopek, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and Writer

    Paul Salopek is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writer from the US, raised in central Mexico. He has reported globally for the … [Read More]

    Paul Salopek, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and Writer
  • An Unexpected Night in Cabo San Lucas

    The rooftop edges over dramatically - at its most precipitous drop, one would fall maybe 10 feet if they weren't careful. There is no railing … [Read More]

    An Unexpected Night in Cabo San Lucas
  • Visiting Bagan, Myanmar

    Bagan is the land of ancient temples - these stone spires dot the dusty landscape of what is called the Bagan Plains. We are visiting in the … [Read More]

    Visiting Bagan, Myanmar
  • Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America: Helicopter Ride + Dog Mushing on Norris Glacier, Juneau

    Arguably this experience is one of the most memorable on shore excursions offered by Holland America on a visit to Alaska's Inside Passage. I … [Read More]

    Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America: Helicopter Ride + Dog Mushing on Norris Glacier, Juneau
  • Thomas Ramdahl, SVP Network Management at airBaltic

    Q. Thank you for joining our interview.  I know you only recently joined airBaltic in the spring of 2023. Could you briefly introduce yourself to … [Read More]

    Thomas Ramdahl, SVP Network Management at airBaltic
  • Three days in Laos

    Day 1 Greetings all from the heart of Laos! I'm writing from Vang Vieng, sort of a Gimmelwald of Laos... in other words the Laotian version of … [Read More]

    Three days in Laos
  • Nepal – The Trek

    This is a short story about a 12 day trek I took in the Himalayas. This was the trip that turned me on to International travel and was the direct … [Read More]

    Nepal – The Trek
  • A Sea to Sky Journey, Vancouver to Banff with Rocky Mountaineer

    In 30+ years the Rocky Mountaineer has created a memorable experience incorporating some of the Rocky Mountain's finest scenery. A trip on the … [Read More]

    A Sea to Sky Journey, Vancouver to Banff with Rocky Mountaineer
  • Unusual, Odd, Uncomfortable or Unique Stays

    Recently I spent a miserable night on the island of Trinidad in a hot vehicle parked in the rainforest with the windows cracked to get some air … [Read More]

    Unusual, Odd, Uncomfortable or Unique Stays
  • Saudi Sojourn: Adventures in the Desert Kingdom

    The temperatures have been warm during my stay in Dammam, ranging from 108 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest parts of the day. I've … [Read More]

    Saudi Sojourn: Adventures in the Desert Kingdom
  • Fiji: Still the Cannibal Isles

    My strange fascination with cannibalism began while I was studying history in graduate school. In a book whose title I have since forgotten … [Read More]

    Fiji: Still the Cannibal Isles
  • Wine Tasting in Myanmar

    When traveling abroad, I always seek out wineries whenever possible. To some, going wine tasting in Myanmar might be somewhat of a surprise - an … [Read More]

    Wine Tasting in Myanmar
  • My Time so far in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

    In describing my stay so far to friends and family during the first few days of my travels in San Jose de Cabo, I used the following … [Read More]

    My Time so far in  San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
  • Santa Barbara, CA

    Santa Barbara is like a bright tapestry, woven from time, and enriched with the colors of history and culture. Some cities grow old and then … [Read More]

    Santa Barbara, CA
  • Why do I Climb Mountains?

    For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious … [Read More]

    Why do I Climb Mountains?

Above the Clouds

Solo in Ubud: How to Spend a Week That Feels Like the Real...

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]

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Journals

A Full Day in Mijas Pueblo (And I Still Didn’t See...

Four years living twenty minutes from Málaga, and Mijas Pueblo was the trip I kept bumping to next month. Everyone who'd been gave me the same rundown … [More]

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Guides

Manzanillo, Mexico - Hotels

There are many hotels in Manzanillo. Most of the hotels listed below are located very close, if not actually on the beach. All hotels listed below are … [More]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Interviews

Michael Wigge: Reporter & Filmmaker

Michael Wigge is a well-known media personality in Germany - a journalist, comedian, documentarian and world traveler. In 2010, Wigge traveled 25,000 … [More]

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