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Disappearing Japan: Go Now While You Still Can

Japan has a problem. Outside of major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, it has a disappearing…

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The Calgary Stampede: The World’s Wildest Rodeo

Every July in western Canada a grand spectacle happens known as the greatest outdoor…

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5 Beauty Must Haves on the Road

The Five Beauty Must Haves on the Road to keep you looking as fresh…

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World’s Craziest Ski Race Is in … Afghanistan?

When one thinks of Afghanistan, one usually does not think of skiing. There are several…

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Iceland: Closer and Cheaper than L.A., Way More Magical

Iceland is a magical place – and it just happens to be closer and…

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This Girl Cross Dressed Her Way Across Afghanistan

This is Candace – to local Afghans, Candace looks like…

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Icelanders are the Honey Badgers of Europe

As I’ve already noted, Iceland is a conundrum – especially as Icelanders are the…

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Bamiyan City

Bamiyan, Afghanistan: The Silk Road City Open for Business

One of the coolest things about travel is wandering into a place that time…

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The 7 Weirdest Things to Eat in Hawaii

Hawaii is a fascinating place for many reasons – least of which is…

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Mongolia’s Nadaam Festival: Genghis Khan’s War Draft

In mid July every year, all over Mongolia, business in the boomtown capital…

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