Fleet of Swan Boats on Lake Ashi, Japan

Fleet of Swan Boats on ...

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United Hates Houston’...

Residents of the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex probably rolled their eyes at the news that Southwest is pushing for more freedom at Houston’s close-in Hobby airport. They’ve seen it all before with Southwest’s fight against American at Love Field, right? Not quite. This is...
Tourist Attractions Around The World: Fact vs. Fiction

Tourist Attractions Aro...

Filed under: Europe , France The wonders of the modern world define our travels. Whether we admit it or not, there’s something heroic about standing on top of the Great Wall of China or hiking up to the crest above Machu Pichu for the trademark photograph. It’s those photos...

Best Airlines For Trave...

Filed under: Surfing , Airlines , Transportation , Budget Travel Let’s get real: baggage fees are a pain. It’s no secret that commuters across the country despise having to pay $25 or $50 for the right to bring their underwear on vacation with them. So much so, in fact, that...

Exploring The Diverse L...

Filed under: Hiking , Skiing , Photos , South America , Argentina San Carlos de Bariloche, more commonly known as Bariloche , is located in Patagonia in Argentina . It is one of the most diverse and picturesque regions in the world, and a hotspot for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers....
In Praise Of National Pride While Abroad

In Praise Of National P...

Filed under: Europe , North America , Germany The book ” Rick Steves’ Guide to Germany ” weighs in at more than 700 pages but devotes just three sentences to Heidelberg, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Steves’ authors opine that...
Travels In Myanmar: Under A Night Sky

Travels In Myanmar: Und...

Filed under: Stories , Asia , Burma (Myanmar) , Transportation I had no idea what to expect that morning in Yangon. Inside the city’s once grand but now decrepit train station, a few lonely bulbs fought weakly against the dark. Across the arrivals hall was the silhouette of my...

Video: Scenes From Grea...

Filed under: North America , United States , Video , Ecotourism Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding wilderness is one of the most beautiful destinations in all of North America no matter what time of year you visit. For outdoor lovers and adventure travelers it is an amazing...

Rubens At The Palace Al...

Filed under: Festivals and Events , Europe , United Kingdom , Hotels and Accommodations Do you ever wish you could be Harry Potter for the day? You know, walk around with a magic wand, wear a cloak and giant glasses, hangout at Gringotts Wizarding Bank and visit all the places the young...

Edam Is Much More Than ...

Filed under: Europe , Netherlands Edam is a city in the Dutch province of Noord-Holland that is famous as the original source of the cheese with the same name. Recently, we spent a day in Edam walking cobblestone streets, sampling fresh cheeses made daily and enjoying a city that looks...

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