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Finding the Irish Language Alive and Well in Ireland

Irish isn’t just a hot accent; the Irish language is still alive and well and people all over the country speak it on a day to day basis. Follow Abbey Hesser as she dives into the history of the language and shows you where you can hear some authentic Irish.

Abbey Hesser

Market Mayhem in Luxor, Egypt

Nothing beats the buzz of a local market and in a third world country it’s all the more thrilling. Missj takes us to the markets of Luxor.

Missj

Five Days in Costa Rica

Some much to see, so little time…that is Costa Rica in a nutshell. Join Patrick and Katrina Foster on a whirlwind jaunt to Arenal and the cloudforests of Monteverde and Santa Elena.

10 Best Roman Ruins Outside of Rome

Visiting Roman ruins in Rome is a no-brainer, but Jeanine Barone recommends some fascinating antiquities in lands beyond the capital of their former empire.

Jeanine Barone

The Samoa Tsunami: Dodging a Bullet of Epic Proportions

Michael Anderson and his wife were visiting Samoa when a tsunami struck. They narrowly escaped harm’s way.

Everything You Need to Know About Agritourism

Agritourism is an old concept, but a relatively new term – and although it’s gaining in popularity as a way to travel, there are still many people who aren’t familiar with it. This introduction to agritourism by JoAnna Haugen will give you all the information you need to prepare for an agritourism trip.

Gods, Devils, and Geisha – Setsubun (Japanese Spring Ritual) in Kyoto

Setsubun is a Japanese Spring Ritual where Japanese drive out bad luck in the form of devils from their homes by tossing beans. Here is Setsubun as done in the old capital of Kyoto.

Samurai Dave

Planning Your Next Road-Trip

Rich Gonzalez loves the feeling of the unknown after every bend in the road. Here he gives us tips on planning a great road trip.

Rich Gonzalez

Best Architecture Cities in the World

Great architecture is both artistic and scientific, both beautiful and practical. Even more, architecture gives us cultural clues about a city’s past, present and future.

Betsy Mikel

Romping through the Rhodopi in Southern Bulgaria

Southern Bulgaria’s Rhodopi Mountains are mostly pristine because they are hardly visited. Marisa Galitz takes us on a tour.

Marisa Galitz

Nepal Trekking and Mountaineering

Experience the spirit of the Himalayan Mountains. Lopsang Sherpa tells you what you need to know about mountaineering in Nepal.

Six Travel Types You Love to Loathe

One of the greatest things about travel is usually meeting people along the way – but as Lucy Corne points out, not everyone you’re likely to meet while traveling is someone who enhances the journey.

Lucy Corne