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Five Unexpected Places to Learn to Surf
Five Unexpected Places to Learn to Surf Hawaii and Indonesia aren't the only places you can learn to catch waves; Delphine Foo sheds some light on a few lesser-known spots to learn to surf.
9 Reasons to Visit Chicago This Summer
9 Reasons to Visit Chicago This Summer From eclectic street festivals to picnics in the park, running along the Lakefront and hitting the beach, there's so much to do in Chicago during the summer. Here are nine reasons why you should add a visit to Chicago to your summer plans.
Trading Snow for Sun: Why You Should Visit a Ski Town in Summer
Trading Snow for Sun: Why You Should Visit a Ski Town in Summer While ski resort towns become hot destinations during winter, they tend to be forgotten about by most travelers come summer. But here's a little secret: ski resorts don't lose their luster when the snow melts. In fact, for non-skiers, they become even better during warmer months.
Seven Great Beer and Wine Festivals Around the World
Seven Great Beer and Wine Festivals Around the World With celebrations around the world that appreciate all that vintners and brewers have to offer, it’s tough to decide which festivals to get on your calendar. From February to October, here are a few top picks of beer and wine events across the globe.
Discover an Unexpected Side of Japan in Okinawa
Discover an Unexpected Side of Japan in Okinawa Travelers often visit the big attractions of mainland Japan and bypass Okinawa completely. Mary Richardson offers five reasons to visit this southern remote island.
10 Free Ways to Discover Your World
10 Free Ways to Discover Your World Most of us now travel-savvy and financially stable individuals remember how it felt to be a student possessing limited monetary resources but an unquenchable wanderlust to discover all that the world has to offer. While plane tickets and hotel stays will always cost a bare minimum, sightseeing and activities don't have to cost a penny. Here are ten ways to see the world for free.
14 Extreme Travel Activities To Get Your Heart Pumping
14 Extreme Travel Activities To Get Your Heart Pumping Want to live life a little more dangerously or seek some adventure? Victoria Brewood lists some of the more extreme, thrill-seeking activities on offer around the world.
Three Days in the Valley: A Photo Tour of Oaxaca’s Dia de los Muertos
Three Days in the Valley: A Photo Tour of Oaxaca’s Dia de los Muertos Ghosts and goblins got you spooked? Bethany Salvon and Randy Kalp delve into Oaxaca's Day of the Dead festival to showcase the bright side of death.
How to Enjoy Oktoberfest on a Beer Budget
How to Enjoy Oktoberfest on a Beer Budget Well-versed in the arts of drinking beer and not having much money, Tim Gregg has compiled an essential guide to Oktoberfest for the financially-challenged beer lover.
7 Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the World
7 Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the World Can't make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Katja Grathwohl tells you where else in the world you can find these celebrations of German music, food, culture, and beer.