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  • Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America

    One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, … [Read More]

    Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America
  • 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
  • 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
  • A Crazy Day of Dune Bashing in Southern Qatar

    I knew our drive out from Doha was going to be interesting as soon as we started our journey to the sand dunes from my hotel. Our driver, a large … [Read More]

    A Crazy Day of Dune Bashing in Southern Qatar
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Moments on the Road, Guinea Bissau

    Look once and you see the dustiness of West Africa - it all blends together - the orange grime that covers everything in the dry season and the … [Read More]

    Moments on the Road, Guinea Bissau
  • How Living with Strangers Sparked a Filmmaker’s Dream – The Story of Christoph Pehofer

    The first time I heard about Couchsurfing was when I visited LA back in 2007. While cruising through the steel and glass of LA's concrete jungle … [Read More]

    How Living with Strangers Sparked a Filmmaker’s Dream – The Story of Christoph Pehofer
  • The Feel is in the Destination, Baros Maldives

    Opening in 1973, the Baros Maldives was only the third island destination resort in the Maldives. It's gorgeous beauty and proximity to Male were … [Read More]

    The Feel is in the Destination, Baros Maldives
  • Mo’orea Highlights, French Polynesia

    Mo’orea (Moorea) is only 30-45 minutes from the port in Papeete via ferry. And the port is only 10 minutes from FAA, Papeete's airport. Despite … [Read More]

    Mo’orea Highlights, French Polynesia
  • Babak A. Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer, Explorer, Speaker

    Babak Tafreshi is an Iranian-born photographer, science communicator, and dark sky advocate. He is known for his work in astrophotography and … [Read More]

    Babak A. Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer, Explorer, Speaker
  • 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!
  • 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?
  • This is Africa

    We left Varela on the coast in Guinea Bissau at 5am - determined to make it back to Dakar in time for our 145am flight that evening. No small … [Read More]

    This is Africa

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

Zanzibar - More Information

In addition to the below websites additional information about Zanzibar can be received by either writing or calling the following … [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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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

Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective

Peter Greenberg is one of America's foremost travel correspondents and travel experts. It is admirable what he has accomplished and done for consumers … [More]

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