Comparing Bruges and Gh...

When I was planning our trip to Belgium, I solicited the advice of friends and experts who had visited the low country before. Almost immediately, I sensed a strange division amongst the respondents and it all revolved around two seemingly innocent towns near Brussels, Bruges (Brugge)...

Dog Sledding Adventure ...

Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited. View post:  Dog Sledding Adventure Through Alberta,...

An inspirational bike r...

Filed under: Biking , Arts and Culture , Learning , Stories , North America , United States , Video , Transportation This video is more than just one man’s trip biking across the United States . It’s a philosophical look into what makes life itself such an incredible journey....
Rio Carnival 2012: backstage at the Sambadrome parades

Rio Carnival 2012: back...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Festivals and Events , Photos , South America , Brazil , Nightlife “Follow the feathers” was my strategy for finding the Sambadrome stadium in Brazil this past Sunday, the first evening of Rio Carnival ‘s famed samba parades . The metro...

Washington, D.C. breaks...

Filed under: Activism , Arts and Culture , History , Learning , North America , United States , News This morning, Washington, D.C. held a groundbreaking ceremony for their brand new National Museum of African American History and Culture that will be the Smithsonian Institution’s...

Today (February 22nd) O...

Sorry I didn’t get this in earlier – I was on a plane. Today only, JetBlue is offering 20% off all flights for travel May 1 to June 13th. Use code SPRING12 when you check out on their site. Flights must originate in the US or Puerto Rico. (Thanks to D-Lux for the heads up)....

Austin Marathon: why ru...

Filed under: Learning , Festivals and Events , Photos , North America , United States The Austin Marathon from The Daily Texan on Vimeo . The Austin Marathon took over the streets of Austin, Texas this past weekend. Established in 1992, the Austin Marathon began just a few blocks north...

10 best natural spas ar...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Photos , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , United States , Ecotourism , Budget Travel , Middle East , Luxury Travel Who doesn’t love a great spa experience? While a traditional Swedish massage or hot stone treatment is always...

Loyalty program wins ca...

Filed under: North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations , Airlines , Cruises Working loyalty programs for airlines, cruise lines, hotels or rental car agencies can be tricky business. Core benefits of one program are often overshadowed by promotional offers from another....
Rio Carnival 2012: best street foods for partying all day (and night)

Rio Carnival 2012: best...

Filed under: Festivals and Events , Food and Drink , Photos , South America , Brazil , Budget Travel , Travel Health It’s impossible to survive consecutive days of Carnival blocos , parties, and parades without adding hits of nutrition to your daily beer diet. For this, Rio de...

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