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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Have Thirst, Will Travel, Part 1: Southeast Asia

    Call it what you want: The Craft Cocktail Boom. The Mixology Movement. The Mainstreaming of the Fancy Manhattan. The Rise of the Instagrammable … [Read More]

    Have Thirst, Will Travel, Part 1: Southeast Asia
  • The Most Unique Vineyard & Winery in the World

    In 2002, Oenologue, Sébastien Thépénie responded to an ad to work at a winery in French Polynesia. Wait a minute. There is vineyard and a winery … [Read More]

    The Most Unique Vineyard & Winery in the World
  • 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
  • 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
  • Getaway Trip, Sonesta Redondo Beach

    Needing a break from wine work and with Los Angeles always a relaxing and therapeutic relatively short drive away (with no traffic), I scheduled … [Read More]

    Getaway Trip, Sonesta Redondo Beach
  • Five Days in New York City

    New York, the largest city in the USA boasts incredible stimuli 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether it be visual, noise or activity related. … [Read More]

    Five Days in New York City
  • 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 Visit to the World’s Greatest Barbershop

    About 60 mostly bearded fellows were lined up already - a count by our own estimate. And according to front man, chair number one and owner Alex … [Read More]

    A Visit to the World’s Greatest Barbershop
  • Living it up in Sin City

    The lights and allure of Las Vegas has long held curiosity for me. It’s a dazzling playground for all. From mind-blowing entertainment, … [Read More]

    Living it up in Sin City
  • 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
  • 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
  • Finding Inspiration (and lots of fish) at Waterfall Resort, Alaska

    52-acres of wilderness await guests at Waterfall Resort - a private fishing lodge located on Prince of Wales Island near Alaska's Inside Passage. … [Read More]

    Finding Inspiration (and lots of fish) at Waterfall Resort, Alaska

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

Bangkok, Thailand - Other Information

Bookstores Money Travel Agency Visa Overstay Embassy Info Post Offices Mobile Phones Tropical Fruit Guidebooks Photo Printing … [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

Mark Jason Williams, Award-Winning Playwright, Essayist and...

Q. Traveling is a universal experience that everyone takes pleasure in, but being a gay traveler comes with its own set of complexity and challenges. … [More]

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