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The Axolotl’s Garden Blossoms Oct. 21 at Birch Aquarium!

October 20, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

La Jolla, CA (Oct. 12, 2026)—Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego today unveiled new details about their upcoming exhibition, The Axolotl's Garden/El Jardín del Ajolote presented by The Lodge at Torrey Pines. The exhibition brings guests into the world of the endangered Axolotl through animal encounters, contemporary art and conservation science inspired by Mexico's ecological and cultural richness. With vibrant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Art, Caves, Culture, Garden, Journey, Lodge, Mexico, North America, San Diego, Spain, Wildlife

A Week on a Mississippi Riverboat: Full Trip Report

October 10, 2026 by Alex CarterLeave a Comment

There is something special about traveling along a river. Unlike a road trip, where the scenery changes with every turn, a river journey unfolds at a gentler pace. Towns, forests, farmland, and historic waterfronts gradually appear along the banks, offering a different perspective on the American landscape. A week aboard a Mississippi Riverboat offers the opportunity to experience this slower style of travel while exploring one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Architecture, Canals, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Louisiana, Mississippi, Museum, Music, New Orleans, Photography, Road Trip, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

Where Celebrities Vacation in Mexico and How to Travel Like One

October 7, 2026 by Brandon RobertsLeave a Comment

Mexico appeals to just about every kind of traveler, from people planning a getaway on a tighter budget to celebrities looking for a luxurious escape. When it comes to high-end travel, the country has become a favorite among influential names in film, music, fashion, sports, and other industries. Hollywood stars, musicians, athletes, content creators, public figures, and even members of royalty and diplomatic circles have all chosen Mexico’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Baja California, Beach, California, Caribbean, Celebrity, Culinary travel, Desert, Fashion, Film, Food and Wine, Golf, Hollywood, Luxury Travel, Massage, Mexico, Music, Nightlife, Rainforest

Vermillion, South Dakota – October 2026

October 1, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

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, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska all come close to meeting. Lewis and Clark on their expedition across the country camped near the site of present day Vermillion. This small town offers plenty of attractions for visitors. Start with a stop in the historic downtown - perhaps for lunch or dinner at the Silk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Art, Hiking, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Nebraska, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Nayarit Beyond the Beach: The Artisans, Flavors and Traditions Shaping Mexico’s Pacific Coast

September 25, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico — For many travelers, Nayarit begins with the Pacific: long stretches of beach, surf towns, jungle-covered mountains and the luxury resorts of Riviera Nayarit. But travel inland — or simply a few streets beyond the shoreline — and another side of the destination emerges. This is a Nayarit shaped by artisans and traditional cooks, Indigenous communities, centuries-old towns, archaeological sites, religious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beach, Canada, Canals, Chocolate, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Luxury Travel, Mexico, Museum, New York City, Rainforest

Surviving the World’s Most Dangerous Road: A Death Road Story

September 10, 2026 by Stephen LeonardLeave a Comment

Group enjoying downhill ride on Death Road

The fog rolled in before we'd even left La Cumbre, curling around the bikes stacked against the van like it was trying to talk us out of it. We were 4,650 metres up, the air thin enough that pulling on my gloves left me slightly out of breath, and somewhere below us, 61km of gravel, cliff edge and reputation was waiting. Bolivia's Yungas Road didn't earn the nickname "El Camino de la Muerte" for nothing. Carved through the Andes in the 1930s by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Cruising, Flowers, History, Rainforest, South America, Waterfall

Planning an NFL Road Trip This Season? Here Is How to Actually Do It Right

September 7, 2026 by Jay RobertsLeave a Comment

The 2026 season opens with the Seahawks hosting the Patriots at Lumen Field on a rare Wednesday kickoff, and by the following Sunday there will be games running from Charlotte to Detroit to Melbourne, Australia, where the 49ers and Rams open the international slate. That kind of spread across the map is exactly why late summer is when road-trip planning actually needs to start rather than the week before a game. Flights and hotel rates in any NFL … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Airport, America, Australia, Beer, Chicago, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Illinois, Louisiana, Markets, Michigan, Mountain Climbing, Music, New Orleans, Nightlife, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Restaurants

San Diego Welcomes Fall 2026 With New Restaurants, Festivals And Cultural Experiences

September 5, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

Expanded international air service, major food and wine festivals, new dining concepts, museum renovations, and family-friendly attractions are among the highlights shaping San Diego's visitor experience this fall. Across the region, a mix of signature events and cultural experiences offer travelers more reasons to explore San Diego in Fall 2026. Halloween and Seasonal Festivities "Kids Free San Diego" returns for its 15th year during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Architecture, Art, Asia, Beach, California, Caribbean, Culinary travel, Culture, Festival, Florida, Food and Wine, Japan, Lifestyle, Museum, Nightlife

How to Prepare for Mt. Whitney: Permits, Training, and Gear

August 19, 2026 by David WaltersLeave a Comment

Seeing the crystal clear lakes on Mt. Whitney makes navigation the permit system all the more worth it.

Mt. Whitney doesn't ease you into anything. The standard route is a 22-mile round trip with more than 6,000 feet of elevation gain, done in a single push by most hikers who start well before sunrise and finish well after dark. At 14,505 feet, it's the highest peak in the contiguous United States, and the trail treats that fact seriously. People who show up undertrained, unpermitted, or under-geared don't summit, and some of them get hurt trying. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Sierra Nevada, Traffic, Trekking, Walking tour

The Fine Print of Booking Abroad: Rates, Fees, and Rookie Mistakes

August 19, 2026 by Antoine BirbankLeave a Comment

Travel budgets rarely collapse in one dramatic moment. They erode. A few dollars vanish at a currency counter, a booking site adds a service charge at the last screen, a card issuer quietly applies a markup, and by the end of the trip the number on the statement no longer resembles the number in the spreadsheet. Most travelers notice the gap only after they get home. The frustrating part is that almost none of this is hidden. It sits in terms … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Passport, Train Travel, Visa

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