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How to Develop Character in Your Children (and Yourself) Through Travel
If you are wondering whether it would be worth it to bring your young children on a trip with you, reading Rachel Denning’s experiences and advice will likely convince you.
... Read More5 Places to Rediscover the Golden Age of Piracy
Somali pirates and Halloween pirates seem to get all the press these days, but there is a rich history out there of the real thing. Steve Bramucci takes us to five places where pirate tourism is easy to find.
... Read More8 Old Colonial Hotels You Can Still Stay In
Would you like to pretend you are Michael Palin, or perhaps someone else who gets to stay in historic colonial hotels in the East? Here’s a cheaper way, as Inga Kastrone takes us on a tour if 8 of the finest of these landmark properties.
... Read MoreWine tasting in South America: Where to Go and What to Try
You are probably aware of the big wine industries in Argentina and Chile, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Eileen Smith lives in Chile and here she explains where to look and what to taste throughout the continent.
... Read More6 of the Creepiest Castles in the World
There are plenty of creepy castles out there, but some really stand out and are actually said to be haunted. Cherrye Moore takes us on a tour of six of the most notorious of these.
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Copenhagen on Water – Copenhagen, Denmark
The harbor buses of Copenhagen need no roads, claims Terje Raa – only water.
... Read MoreA Backpacker’s Epiphany: 5 Reasons to Try Out Club Med
A down and dirty world traveler, Mary Richardson has experienced her share of wacky hostels, bed bugs, and scary street food, loving it all the while. However, a recent trip to Club Med debunked all her negative preconceptions about big resorts. Now she extols the benefits of this type of trip.
... Read MoreIn Vietnam, Capitals and Culture That Dazzle
The vibrant modern capital of Hanoi, imperial grandeur of Hue and hip town of Hoi An ideally encapsulate the best of this up-and-coming country, observes Carleton Cole.
... Read MoreOttawa: It’s Tulip Time!
She’s travelled and explored other countries and their capitals. Sylvia Seschel is embarrassed to say it took her this long to explore the beauty and all that it has to offer: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
... Read MoreTokyo in Winter: Plenty To Do and Smaller Crowds
Most travelers want to visit Tokyo in the spring or fall, but writer Christina Nellemann found that visiting the metropolis in winter is cheaper, empty of tourists and a great time to experience a Japanese onsen and heated toilet seats.
... Read MoreMurder and Mayhem in London Part III – Jack the Ripper
In Murder and Mayhem Part III, Anne-Sophie Redisch tells of Jack the Ripper and the benefits of beer vs. gin.
... Read MoreMurder and Mayhem in London Part II – Execution Dock, Tyburn, Smithfield and other beastly business
In part II of 700 Years of Murder and Mayhem in London, Anne-Sophie Redisch suggest some sordid spectator sports. Or perhaps you’d rather go to the barber?
... Read MoreA Trip to Canyons and Vortexes in Arizona and Utah
Traveling through the canyons is a personal quest where the imagination takes center stage. Each person will see differing aspects of complexion and style as they journey through more and more spectacular sights of amazement.
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5 Notoriously Haunted Hotels in the US
The US has its share of haunted places, but for most of them you can’t pay to experience it yourself. Lisa Legere takes us on a tour of 5 notoriously haunted hotels where you can scare the hell out of yourself if you try.
... Read More5 of the World’s Most Haunted Places
Forget haunted houses, there are places around the world that are much more frightening than that, according to Cherrye Moore.
... Read More10 Incredible Hotels with Altitude
Those who want more from their hotels than just a place to sleep have many options. Victoria Brewood has put together a list of hotels with epic views as well as high price tags, for those who like places with a little altitude.
... Read MoreThe 7 Deadly Sins of Travel
These might not actually be deadly, but if you’ve traveled more than your fair share you’ll certainly recognize these sins, according to Lucy Corne.
... Read MoreIndia: Tips to Survive Your First Trip
You’ve probably heard previous first-time visitors to India mention that it tends to be overwhelming, and not necessarily in a good way. Chabli Bravo spent much of a year there recently, and here she offers some great tips to prepare yourself with.
... Read More10 of the World’s Most Unique Fountains
When you think about fountains you probably have one specific type of fountain in mind, but of course they come in all shapes and sizes. Deanna Hyland points out 10 of the best and most unusual.
... Read MoreBest Round-The-World Travel Blogs
The internet is so full of travel blogs that some think it might explode soon, but there are definitely plenty of stand-outs out there. Here BootsnAll compiles our favorite sites dedicated to round-the-world travel.
... Read More8 Small and Beautiful Italian Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Interested in visiting an Italian island but Sicily and Sardinia don’t sound quaint enough? Inga Kastrone tells us about 8 smaller ones that are each worth consideration.
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