There’s an assortment of monumental headline-worthy current events I could reference for you right now that seem to be urging Americans to stay put. Economy, elections…need I say more? Reading Beth’s post today about the possible impact of this whole scenario on travel set my mental …
Three sure-fire ways to broadcast to the world that you are an American tourist:
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1. Wear bermuda shorts, knee high socks and a stars-and-stripes emblazoned t-shirt
2. Speak loudly in a thick Yankee accent to try and overcompensate for the language gap
3. Overtip
In a recent …
I’ve long been aware of the fantastic community based travel organization Andaman Discoveries, and may admiration for their work has only grown over the years. If you are headed to Thailand and want a real cultural immersion and a chance to lend a hand helping communities …
First there was the original master, National Geographic Magazine, which has made armchair anthropologists of us common folk since 1888. In more recent years, Natl. Geo has expanded it’s coverage through additional periodicals such as Traveler and Adventure. This month, National Geographic launches a timely new glossy – The …
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I was saddened to learn that the great adventurer Sir Edmund Hillary passed away earlier this month. Among the numerous highlights of his career, he is probably best known as the first person to summit the 29,035 foot peak of Mt. Everest with his …
As if my newly-developed love of Sudoku isn’t enough to prove my geek status, I’ve found a new website that allows me to flex my vocab skills while helping to address the issue of world hunger.
Freerice.org is the result of John Breen’s attempt to make learning …
My holiday gift list this year poses quite a challenge.
It includes:
-travelers constantly on the move and living out of their backpacks
-urban friends who live in studio apartments the size of a toll booth
green thinkers who are painfully aware that gift giving creates about a 25% ...
“How many times have you been traveling and visited a school or community or local charity that you would love to help? The school needs books, or a map or pencils; an orphanage needs children’s clothes or toys. All things that, if only you’d known, you could’ve stuffed in your …
I returned from a trip to Peru a few months ago filled with love for the beautiful people there and their amazing culture. As a participant on a community-based travel program, I made deep connections with an Andean family during a home stay and gained many …
The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo.
As seen in USA Today, Budget Travel Magazine, travelgirl Magazine, The Boston Globe and more. Read reviews...
