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The Redneck Riviera: 7 Unexpected Reasons it Beats St. Tropez

Chris Clark went to Alabama’s infamous “Redneck Riviera” expecting one joke after another, but she found plenty of charm and reasons to like the place.

Places to Visit in England Besides London

London dominates English tourism, but the rest of the country has so much to offer. From coastal villages to university cities to rolling countryside, here are the best places to explore beyond the capital.

Victoria Brewood

Wine Tasting in Alsace, France

The Alsace region of France is filled with charms, not the least of which is excellent wine tasting. Christopher Allen is something of an expert and he gives his best advice here.

California Wine Country: Planning a Cheap Trip Yourself

If you aren’t careful then a trip to California’s Wine Country can cost a fortune, but it doesn’t have to. Katie Hammel has figured out helpful strategies to have a fantastic trip on a small budget.

Katie Hammel

How to Start Writing a Travel Story

Writing about travel is easy. Writing about your own trip in a way that actually entertains people is not so easy, so Nicolas De Corte offers some solid advice that should help you get started.

Nicolas De Corte

7 Reasons Why You Should Go on a Road Trip Now

Thinking about staying home for the rest of the summer instead of going somewhere exotic? Clark Taylor offers 7 compelling reasons you should think about a bit of a road trip instead.

Clark Taylor

First Impressions Do Not Count – Beirut, Lebanon

Marco De Oliveira visited Lebanon recently and found charm to be in short supply, until he left the modern city center of Beirut.

Marco De Oliveira

7 of the Best Movie Locations Around The World

Movies often help inspire travel, and in some cases you can still easily visit the actual filming locations. Victoria Brewood points out 7 of the very best from around the globe.

Victoria Brewood

Museums are Overrated: Here Are 8 Alternatives

Have you ever visited a museum because you thought you were supposed to instead of because you knew you’d enjoy it? There’s no shame in skipping them, and here are 8 options to learn about the real culture today.

Roger Wade

Angels in Africa – Kenya

David Mensch had his rented vehicle break down on a deserted road in Kenya, and the help he and his family received has him wondering who it really was out there.

Cheap Safari Tips: DIY at South Africa’s Kruger National Park

If you’ve assumed safaris are only for the rich, think again. Katie Hammel pulled it off herself on a low budget, so she shares her expert tips for how to do it yourself.

Katie Hammel

Mongolia for Beginners – Much More Than Expected

Marco De Oliveira was glad to be leaving the misery of Russia, the depressing faces, the smog and vodka. They were so happy to be going to a place that time has forgotten. His mind was filled with images of the magnificent hordes, tearing down the steppes of Mongolia.