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Driving in Europe: Observations From a First Timer
Driving around Europe is quite different for North Americans, as Claudia M. Laroye found out on a recent trip.
6 Ephemeral Art Forms You Won’t Want to Miss
Temporary art seems to be gaining in popularity in spite of the obvious drawbacks. Eileen Smith lists places and events where you can check out some of the finest examples anywhere.
Homestays in Central America: Save Money With a Deep Cultural Experience
Finding homestays in Central America isn’t always easy, but Oliver Jacques says it can be cheap and extremely rewarding if you get lucky.
6 Reasons Living on the Road is a Good Option in a Down Economy
If you play the game the right way it’s actually very possible to live “on the road” for quite a bit less than keeping a stationary lifestyle. Jennifer Miller and her family have done it, and here she offers her best tips.
Mix and Match: A Visit to Accra’s Biggest Second-Hand Clothes Market – Accra, Ghana
Suzanne Geudeke decides to see what the enormous “Dead White Man’s Market” in Accra is all about, and she quickly learns just how different our cultures can be when it comes to shopping.
Eastern Canada: Lesser Known Charms and Reasons to Visit
When traveling through Canada it’s tempting to concentrate on all the most famous sites, but Jennifer Miller contends that you’ll miss much of what makes the country so spectacular that way, and offers some interesting alternatives here.
Kissing Paraguayan Men – Asuncion, Paraguay
Hap Cameron is traveling around South America and doing his best to keep up with the local customs, but sometimes trying too hard can lead to problems as well.
6 Mountain Peaks of Northeast America that can be enjoyed by the Non-Hiker in Summer
Summer is fast winding down, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting outdoors in the next few months. Esha Samajpati suggests these six mountains that are walkable for almost everyone.
People Watching and Coastal Journeying in Croatia & Montenegro
Aidan Williams travelled through Croatia into Montenegro and back again, seeing many beautiful places and encountering many different people characteristics from both locals and tourists alike.
Visiting the World’s Highest Stupa – Famen, China
Michael Kan took a day-trip from Xi’an to visit what’s said to be the world’s highest stupa, and finds plenty of reasons why a quick trip wasn’t enough.
5 Places to Spot Cryptids (and 5 Things to Do if They Don’t Show)
Ever think about searching for Bigfoot or a mermaid or the Loch Ness Monster but are worried you might be bored if they don’t turn up? Steve Bramucci has got you covered on both sides here.
Road Warriors – A Road Trip Reality Check
Ever thought about hitting the road with a friend or two in an old van? Dan O’Sullivan has a few things you should consider first.