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12 Best Places in the World to Learn About Marine Life
Fancy an opportunity to get to know our undersea friends a bit better? Jeanine Barone is here with 12 places that each offer excellent aquatic adventures better than anywhere else.
Greece in Ghana – Accra, Ghana
Suzanne Geudeke lived in Ghana for ten months, experiencing its culture from up close. The article describes a curious encounter she had one night, when a Ghanaian bar owner invited her to go to “Greece” – A run down house in a dark street where he served her a local drink called akpeteshie.
Greece: Ten Things You Really Ought to Know Before You Go
Greece is a country with endless charms, giving you warm, everlasting memories. But before you go, read these helpful tips.
A Scatological Comparison of Selected Latin American Nations
Most travelers just go to one country for a week or two, and although many return with a disgusting story, virtually none have actual data to go along with it.
Amsterdam Explained: Facts, Myths, and Advice for a Better Trip
Amsterdam is an unusual city in a few ways and reliable information on how things work isn’t always easy to find. Roger Wade writes a travel guide to the Dutch capital and does his best here to explain some of the mysteries.
Poncho Plaza: Stretching Your Dollar in Ecuador’s Famous Market – Otavalo, Equador
This beautiful town of Otavalo, nestled between the volcanoes Imbabura and Cotacachi, is both picturesque and historically significant. Tiffany Parker finds that it’s the place to go to collect those lovely souvenirs that will aid in showing off your travels to friends, family, and unsuspecting door-to-door salesmen.
Train Travel in India: Important Tips and Advice From a Local
Many travelers to India struggle with train travel and go for luxury class whenever possible. Amrith Sudhakaran is from India and has traveled extensively on trains, and he offers expert advice on how to go about it and which comforts to skip for a better experience.
Backpacker Stereotypes You'll Meet on the Road
Travel has changed since 2009, but certain backpacker archetypes still ring true. We revisit these regional stereotypes with fresh eyes for 2026.
Taking for Granted Our Local Treasures – Athens, Greece
Don’t let life pass you by when there are plenty of treasures locally to explore. You don’t have to go a long way for a great vacation.
10 of the World’s Best Observation Decks
Some of us go to great lengths to see whatever view an observation deck holds in store for us. Katie Hammel has saved us the trouble by collecting up 10 of the best from around the world.
5 Summer Travel Tips for France
Summer travel to France can be an amazing experience, but most things are crowded and some things are closed. Julie Blakley writes about France and she offers up 5 important expert tips to make your trip the best it can be.
How to tell your family and friends you are leaving
So you are thinking about going around the world. How should you talk to your family and friends about leaving for a few years? Shikha Dhawan offers five very helpful pieces of advice.