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10 Wholesome Things to Do in Macau

Most of Macau’s 28 million annual visitors come to the Las Vegas of the East to gamble. But Teresa Bergen found lots for non-gamblers to do in this former Portuguese colony.

10 Festivals that Celebrate Local Produce

From sampling witchetty grubs at New Zealand’s Wildfood Festival to mud sliding in South Korea or munching on oyster tacos to celebrate the Californian oyster harvest, these 10 festivals are some of the world’s most unique celebrations of local produce.

Zoë Smith

Five Common Travel Companions

Finding the right person to travel with can be a difficult task, but Cambell Klose has made it slightly less daunting by narrowing down your options to help you decide on the right companion for your trip.

Cambell Klose

My Shoestring Broke: How To Prepare for an International Trip

I don’t how I feel about travel guides. I just don’t know how “lonely” this planet would be or not be without an essential how-to about traveling on a shoestring for college students who have no money or plan or travel partner for that matter. But travel on a shoestring I did. No money. No

From Tourist to Resident: 7 Signs You Just Want to Stay Put

Many long-term backpackers don’t want to admit that they’re ready to settle down, but sometimes even nomads need a break from travel. Brooke Schoenman talks about 7 signs that show you might need that break.

Brooke Schoenman

Street Foods in Latin America

Street food in Latin America is safe, affordable, and unforgettable. From Peruvian anticuchos to Venezuelan arepas, discover dishes worth trying across the region.

Richard Oldale

6 Ways to Make Your Italian Vacation More Interesting

Want to make your Italy vacation photos and stories stand out? Jessica Spiegel says you’ll need to get away from the places everyone else goes, or have a special theme to focus on for your trip.

Jessica Spiegel

When Elephants Attack – Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

Danny McGee visits Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, expecting a quiet and relaxed afternoon of bird spotting and sight seeing. What he experienced was an adrenaline fueled close encounter with the Park’s largest inhabitant.

danthewanderer

Trading Places in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua, the living is easy and inexpensive and adventures await. Try some of these suggestions from Shelley Seale to help you experience the local way of life in full.

Shelley Seale

10 Reasons the World Would be a Better Place if Japan Ruled the Earth

So, what if Japan ruled the world? According to Tristan Cano, that wouldn’t be a bad thing at all.

Tristan Cano

4 Reasons to Return to the Burn – Burning Man Festival, Black Rock City, Nevada

Forget overcrowded festivals with big music acts on large stages. Check out Jo Bull’s four favorite aspects of the unique Burning Man festival.

Jo Bull

Paradise on a Budget: Eco Retreats that Won’t Break the Bank

From a detox and yoga retreat in Thailand to Mexican eco-casitas and even a Hawaiian surf camp, here are 8 eco-conscious resorts where you won’t have to max out the credit card.

Zoë Smith