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  • La Carmina – Blogger, Author, Journalist and TV Host

    La Carmina is a multi-talented lifestyle blogger, TV host and an author of 4 books including the upcoming “The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide … [Read More]

    La Carmina – Blogger, Author, Journalist and TV Host
  • My Personal Experience of Record Breaking Extreme Heat in Death Valley

    Similar to the International notice for the Mavericks Surf Competition in Central California, I sent out our annual 48 hour window of notice to … [Read More]

    My Personal Experience of Record Breaking Extreme Heat in Death Valley
  • Dave’s Travel Corner Celebrates Milestone Year, 25 Years of Traveling and Writing

    The Site In December 1996 I began a very rudimentary travel site called Dave's Travel Corner in anticipation of what would be a life changing … [Read More]

    Dave’s Travel Corner Celebrates Milestone Year, 25 Years of Traveling and Writing
  • Death Valley, CA – Attractions

    Death Valley is the largest national park in the lower 48 states; it houses a diversity of natural and human-made attractions. Based on numerous … [Read More]

    Death Valley, CA – Attractions
  • 10 Inspirational Travel Instagram Accounts Worth Following

    This wonderful planet features a diversity of inspirational and beautiful places. Some travelers have been able to create careers out of … [Read More]

    10 Inspirational Travel Instagram Accounts Worth Following
  • A Whirlwind Week in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam

    Vietnam was a country I was both excited about and scared of. I was afraid of what its citizens would think of me, having read one too many blog … [Read More]

    A Whirlwind Week in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam
  • A Perfect Vibe, Koh Mak, Thailand

    A number of islands in Thailand or beach destinations, especially in the southern part of the country can be over tourist-ed at times and or are … [Read More]

    A Perfect Vibe, Koh Mak, Thailand
  • A Little Cabin in the Arctic Wilderness: The Journey of a Girl in Pursuit of Happiness in the Northernmost Permanent Settlement on the Planet

    October has always been one of Cecilia's favorite months. The sky over Longyearbyen, Norway (78.2232° N, 15.6267° E) is painted in incredible … [Read More]

    A Little Cabin in the Arctic Wilderness: The Journey of a Girl in Pursuit of Happiness in the Northernmost Permanent Settlement on the Planet
  • Sips to Remember: My Top 5 Unforgettable Drinks

    I have been fortunate to have sampled a lot of alcohol on my travels around the planet, ranging from regional beers, to homemade rice wine, local … [Read More]

    Sips to Remember: My Top 5 Unforgettable Drinks
  • Shh…Quiet. I’m in Norway

    July 7 - Subject: Greetings from quiet Norway! Shh... the first words we heard on the train from the airport to the city center were "please … [Read More]

    Shh…Quiet. I’m in Norway
  • Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer of Finnair

    Q. You joined Finnair as Chief Commercial Officer in May 2019.  How did you and your team deal with this unprecedented situation in 2020 and what … [Read More]

    Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer of Finnair
  • Introduction to Havana

    I learned that it takes a few days to warm to Cuba - but when you do, its alluring embrace grabs you with all it has and doesn't let go. The … [Read More]

    Introduction to Havana
  • Layers of History, Jerusalem

    We spent several days here exploring as there is something significant to see around seemingly every step; today was entirely spent in the … [Read More]

    Layers of History, Jerusalem
  • Isn’t it Time you Treated Yourself to one of These? A Caribbean Cruise with Celebrity Cruises

    A gentle breeze blows, not even strong enough to knock over a nearby empty can of ginger beer. I lie alone floating face up in a hot tub on the … [Read More]

    Isn’t it Time you Treated Yourself to one of These? A Caribbean Cruise with Celebrity Cruises
  • 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

Above the Clouds

Porto & the Douro Valley: A Journey Through Wine,...

We love when cities inspire us, the perfect combination of visual charm, combined with natural beauty and a product known worldwide (port). The part … [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

Mt. Rainier, WA - Seattle

Seattle is a young, vibrant and modern city. It boasts the second tallest building west of the Mississippi. It is a city of coffee shops (not just … [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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Travel Products

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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

Adam Olalde - CEO and Founder - Xtreme

Introduce yourself; what is your background? My background is in the luxury car rental and concierge business. It was from that business that I … [More]

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