Summer Hotspot: Anchorage, Alaska

Summer Hotspot: Anchora...

Filed under: Hiking , North America , United States , Budget Travel , Travel Deals Summer months in North America open up a whole realm of possibilities for travel into higher latitudes. As the deep frost starts to fade and the rivers pick up speed, Alaska turns into a beautiful respite...
News and Deals: April 9, 2012 – Forget Travel if You Owe the IRS, French tourists killed in fire at illegal Bangkok hostel, Kentucky horse tracks face tough times and Hotel guests prefer free Wi-Fi to other amenities

News and Deals: April 9...

Forget Travel if You Owe the IRS ‎Forbes If he were in charge of travel, the Soup Nazi might say, “No Passport for you!” In real life, travel may seem unrelated to taxes, except perhaps for those annoying airport taxes on international destinations. But a bigger tax and travel...

12 Free Things To Do In...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , History , Learning , Food and Drink , South America , Argentina , Budget Travel , Nightlife Buenos Aires , Argentina , is a beautiful country with 200 years of history, graceful tango and a vibrant art culture that can be seen on every street corner. The...

Paraty, Brazil: A Colon...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Hiking , History , Learning , Scuba Diving , Food and Drink , South America , Brazil , Nightlife When visiting Brazil , many people head straight to the big cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo . However, there is a beach paradise located in...

Vintage American Airlin...

Filed under: Airlines , Video Check out this vintage American Airlines commercial featuring the Fonz and the company’s coach class piano bar. Yes, you heard that right – economy once had a piano bar in the 747. Vintage American Airlines Commercial Shows Us Flying Was Once A...

Summer Vacation: Memori...

Some of the most popular times to fly in the summer occur during holiday periods, but there are pitfalls. Let me guide you through them. When are these holidays I should be concerned about? This year’s summer holidays are as follows: Memorial Day – Monday, May 28 Independence...

A Haven For Food Lovers...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Food and Drink , South America , Brazil , Budget Travel I love food. It’s probably my favorite part of traveling. I also love saving money. That’s why on a recent trip to São Paulo , Brazil , where I was staying on the expensive Avenida...
Journey To Secret Beach in Austin, Texas

Journey To Secret Beach...

Filed under: Hiking , Photos , Stories , North America , United States , Ecotourism I walk through the open gate and into a dusty backyard BBQ party. I offer the contents of a grocery bag to the men manning the grill. The afternoon sun on July 4 in Texas isn’t subtle. Dozens of...
A Photo Tour Of Cape Town’s Colorful Bo-Kaap

A Photo Tour Of Cape To...

Filed under: History , Photos , Africa , South Africa Cape Town might be the world’s most visually striking city, between its dramatic coastal setting perched precariously against the looming Table Mountain and the town’s riotous collision of Europe and Africa, and from...
Rome Set To Close Off Trevi Fountain, Charge Admission

Rome Set To Close Off T...

As part of austerity measures enacted by the Italian Parliament this spring, the city of Rome will soon begin construction of a glass dome that will envelope the Trevi Fountain, one of that city’s most iconic attractions. The dome, which will enclose the Palazzo Polli, the Baroque...

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