world in 1888

A Tour of the World in 1888

Travel always brings up nostalgia – especially for places that were untouched by the…

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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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Inside Hawaii’s Secret Leper Colony

The Leper Colony of Hawaii: Kalaupapa

The island of Molokai is an unspoiled paradise — the last Hawaiian island…

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The Biblical City of Nimrud, Iraq, Destroyed by ISIS

Earlier this Week, ISIS destroyed at 1400…

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destruction of Mar Behnam

Inside Iraq’s Oldest Monastery, Destroyed by ISIS

Yesterday, ISIS destroyed St. Elijah’s, a 1400-year-old Christian monastery just outside of Mosul, Iraq…

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Wadi Rum: Walking Through Lawrence of Arabia’s Jordan

“No man can live his life and emerge unchanged. He will carry, however…

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The (EMPTY) Seventh Wonder of the World You Need to See NOW

The problem with the Seven Wonders of the World is… they are usually…

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Petra, Jordan: Go. NOW. It’s Beautiful. It’s Safe. And Right Now, it’s Empty

The problem with the Seven Wonders of the World is… they are usually…

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5 Reasons to Hit Puerto Rico – RIGHT NOW

I’ll admit it: I was a little late to the Puerto Rico game….

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The Ancient Oasis Towns of Oman: A Star Wars Geek/Explorer’s Dream

In this day and age, it’s difficult for a traveler to feel like…

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