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  • A harsh but beautiful wildlife haven at the bottom of the world – Interview with Vicki Foster, Government Officer of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

    My mobile phone buzzed with an email alert, jolting me out of my reverie. It was from Vicki Foster. “As I am writing this, I am looking out of … [Read More]

    A harsh but beautiful wildlife haven at the bottom of the world – Interview with Vicki Foster, Government Officer of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
  • Cruising Bordeaux with Viking River Cruises

    Viking River Cruises was established in 1977 as a fairly small operation with just four ships offering Russian River cruises marketed to … [Read More]

    Cruising Bordeaux with Viking River Cruises
  • The Land of Fire and Ice

    I don't know how many times I have flown between Europe and North America and each time, about halfway over the North Atlantic, glanced down on a … [Read More]

    The Land of Fire and Ice
  • 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
  • Myanmar, Lost in Translation

    I’m in Myanmar, dining at the home of a local family, being serenaded with a nostalgic playlist of American pop tunes reminiscent of my favorite … [Read More]

    Myanmar, Lost in Translation
  • Breathing in the Beauty of Santa Catalina Island

    Santa Catalina Island is located between 19 and 22 miles from the mainland. Catalina provides the calm, quiet and the rural contrast to the urban … [Read More]

    Breathing in the Beauty of Santa Catalina Island
  • 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
  • Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home

    When I lived in Las Vegas, my title at United Parcel Service was "Bad Address Clerk." Because Vegas is a town of drifters, grifters and shifters … [Read More]

    Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home
  • Exploring Song Kul, Kyrgyzstan

    Waking up late at night and stumbling out of our Yurt we were overwhelmed by the clarity and brilliance of stars in all directions - the Milky … [Read More]

    Exploring Song Kul, Kyrgyzstan
  • Basecamp Ortelius, Ushuaia to Antarctica Cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions

    Oceanwide Expeditions is a pioneer in cruise-based exploration of both Antarctica and the Arctic regions. Based in the Netherlands and with an … [Read More]

    Basecamp Ortelius, Ushuaia to Antarctica Cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions
  • 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
  • A Treasured Stay, Ritz Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay Thailand

    One enters this refined state of opulence through a grand entrance - reserved for quiet of which there is plenty of on this property - and a … [Read More]

    A Treasured Stay, Ritz Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay Thailand
  • Escape to Bodega Bay

    Moving from Los Angeles to the tiny town of Mendocino (population 855) turned out to be one of the most unusual decisions I have ever made. The … [Read More]

    Escape to Bodega Bay
  • Chawadee Nualkhair, Thai-American Food Journalist

    Chawadee Nualkhair, who often refers to herself as Chow, is a Thai-American originally from Pittsburgh. She now resides in Bangkok with her … [Read More]

    Chawadee Nualkhair, Thai-American Food Journalist
  • 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

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

Woman in a Catrina-style costume posing at the Hanal Pixán/Day of the Dead festival in Puerto Juárez, Cancún.

Day of The Dead in Cancún: Why We Keep Going Back to Hanal...

When we first moved to Cancun, Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos in Spanish) was one of those Mexican traditions we had been curious about for years. … [More]

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Guides

Gold Country, CA - Restaurants

The following is a list of restaurants for all southern central California gold mining towns covered in this guide. Prices are subject to change … [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

Mila Rooftop, Glendale California - November 2026

This nearly 5,000 outdoor space is located on the top of the upscale Glenmark Hotel on the 7th story. Features excellent and expansive views in all … [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

How to set up Roambit eSIM in 3 steps: pick a data plan, install via QR code, stay connected

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

Landing in Paro, One of the World’s Most Dangerous...

Q. Landing in Paro airport is different and way more challenging than landing in other airports due to the location of the airport in a valley … [More]

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