TravelBiking , Arts and Culture , Hiking , History , Learning , Rwanda , France , Ireland I’m psyched. As soon as I set this puppy to post, I’m heading to Cleveland to go to the Cleveland International Film Festival where I’ll meet up with Brook Silva-Braga for the showing of his film...

TravelArts and Culture , Hiking , Learning , El Salvador Happy first day of spring! This week we’re having a book give-a-way. Pico Iyer’s book The Open Road: Global Travels of the 14th Dalai Lama can be yours. All you have to do is leave a comment about a place that captured your attention...

TravelActivism , History , Learning , Festivals and Events , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , Antarctica , Video , Ecotourism , News Get ready to celebrate Earth Hour 2009 next week on March 28. Wherever you are in the world, you are encouraged to participate in this...

TravelBudget Travel All-inclusive now includes a little bit more–your own money, back in your own pocket. Club Med vacations have just gotten 30-40% cheaper. Two sales have sprung up. One is a seven-night, all-inclusive Couples Escape vacation that costs $849 per person for couples (normally $1260-1400)....

TravelActivism , Arts and Culture , History , Learning , Festivals and Events , Food and Drink , Photos , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , Antarctica , Ecotourism , News How cool is this photo, entitled “water fireworks” by Gadling photo contributor jonrawlinson...

TravelArts and Culture , History , Learning , Stories , Africa , Books I pretty much have just one kind of book that I read when I’m on the road. My friend lent me his vintage book entitled “Eye of the Tiger” by Wilbur Smith, and since then I have been hooked on Wilbur Smith books....