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Mexican Venice: Xochimilco – Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Christine Wuthrich found a bit of Venice and a strange sight in Xochimilco, Mexico City.

Christine Wuthrich

Pure Pachinko: A look into Japan’s Favorite Pass Time – Japan, Asia

Pachinko is as much a part of modern Japanese culture as sushi and sake, but what's it all about? Grab your smokes, head for the bright lights and find out with Dan Murphy.

Dan Murphy

Japan on the Cheap: A User Guide – Japan, Asia

Dan Murphy offers this guide for those wanting to go to Japan and hesitating because of its high price reputation. His tips include shoestring budget transportation, accommodations and eateries.

El Tupe (Botfly) – Ecuador, South America

Luminita Cuna returned from her jungle trip with unforgettable memories, unique pictures – and IT.

Bangkok: Bureaucracy and Bribes but Brilliant – Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Barry O'Leary's teaching experience in Thailand will be one he'll remember always – for the more obvious reasons of teaching abroad. One reason, though, stands out.

Travel to Enlightenment

Edwin Harkness Spina believes travel is one of the fastest and most effective ways to gain insight into yourself and the world – an accelerated learning environment for personal

Teaching Abroad – Contract Conditions To Look For

Kelly Blackwell provides useful tips on getting the best contract for teaching abroad.

Coming Home: Sharks Also Need Constant Motion

Jeffrey Lee finds coming home disconnects and disorients him. Reading what travelers feel, how they cope in similar situations, is his therapy.

Life and Death in Tanah Toraja – Tanah Toraja, Indonesia, Asia

Paul Dixon heads to Tanah Toraja on a search for the Toraja's famed rituals of death.

Hiking Sock Guide: Want Help To Avoid Blisters?

Your hiking socks are probably like you at work – they do a lot more than they're given credit for. Marc Wiltse outlines some important things to consider when buying great hiking socks.

Marc Wiltse

Pee Pee Island: A Girl’s Guide to the Asian Squatty Potties

Sherry Ott shares some hard-earned knowledge as a way of giving back.

Sherry Ott

Travel Slogans for Bali – Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Sherry Ott describes Bali as peaceful, quiet, simple, relaxed, with great food – and the home of the $8.00 massage.

Sherry Ott