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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Notes from the latest trip to Bangkok from an Intrepid Traveler

    I landed at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok before the sun had even risen. I first landed here in 1996, the first of what would … [Read More]

    Notes from the latest trip to Bangkok from an Intrepid Traveler
  • Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa

    Words that come to mind when referring to the island of Mo'orea include ethereal, mysterious, remote, undeveloped and exotic. I've long built up … [Read More]

    Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa
  • 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
  • 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
  • Arriving Into Iran and the Tests of Traveling

    I left for the Tbilisi International Airport in the country of Georgia at 10pm. I arrived at my final destination, Shiraz, Iran some 20 hours … [Read More]

    Arriving Into Iran and the Tests of Traveling
  • So, Saipan…Surprise Me!

    So, Saipan - we heard there wasn't much to see on your small island and our expectations were low after reading a number of negative reviews … [Read More]

    So, Saipan…Surprise Me!
  • Adventure Matters: Sometimes You Have to Eat It to Save It!

    It is fady to kill a lemur. The punishment is ill health, and five years in jail. Madagascar, the planet’s fourth-largest island, floats 250 … [Read More]

    Adventure Matters: Sometimes You Have to Eat It to Save It!
  • 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
  • In Love With Pint-Sized Andorra

    We stood on the rocky outcrop above the tiny parking lot next to the consul generals office in old Andorra la Vella and heard the distinctive … [Read More]

    In Love With Pint-Sized Andorra
  • 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

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

Los Angeles, CA - Los Feliz - Franklin Hills

Los Feliz & the Franklin Hills are perhaps names that probably do not come to mind when you refer to Los Angeles. They are little known outside of … [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

Patrick Smith: Airline Pilot and Author

For those who travel often for business or pleasure - airports and planes are an integral part of our lives. Entire online communities have been … [More]

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