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  • Unwind & Dine on the Shores of Anguilla, A Experiential & Culinary Guide to the Island

    The tiny island of Anguilla is approximately 16 miles in length (26km) by about 3 miles (5km) wide. You come here to unwind, to relax and to … [Read More]

    Unwind & Dine on the Shores of Anguilla, A Experiential & Culinary Guide to the Island
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Marine Scientist and Author

    Q. Tell us about yourself. As a marine biologist, what sparked your interest in exploring the relationship between water and our well-being, … [Read More]

    Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Marine Scientist and Author
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A Much Needed Reset at Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel, Puerta Vallarta Mexico

    Sometimes you need an escape from it all; whether it be the rigors of a heavy work schedule, cold weather, a change of pace, or new scenery. And … [Read More]

    A Much Needed Reset at Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel, Puerta Vallarta Mexico
  • 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?
  • Las Vegas, NV – Casinos

    There are so many casinos in Las Vegas; one could spend months just visiting, gambling and viewing all of their other attractions. Many of the … [Read More]

    Las Vegas, NV – Casinos
  • 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
  • Travel Spotlight: Jordan

    Jordan is one of those fantastic countries that has an excellent balance between both natural and historical attractions. In this part of the … [Read More]

    Travel Spotlight: Jordan

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

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 - Medical

Medical and Dental work in Bangkok can save you several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars depending on the type of work and procedures that … [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

Tobias Sweijen and Katarina Bagherian, Founders of

Tobias Sweijen and Katarina Bagherian are the founders of Swaphouse, a free home-swapping platform helping people travel more affordably by exchanging … [More]

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