whisky walk islay

Ambling Along the Ancient Whiskey Walk in Islay

Scotland, the land of tartan kilts, has always been a top destination for Americans. But…

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Idaho Wine

The Secret Idaho Wine Valley You’ve Never Heard Of

The Secret Award-Winning Wine Valley You’ve Never Heard of… Until Now. In Canyon County, Idaho,…

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alt iceland

Alt Iceland: Far From the Maddening Crowds

Iceland is all the rage these days. Thanks to a great marketing campaign (“FREE…

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iceland to do

15 Awesome Things to Do in Iceland

Iceland is burning up. The tiny Viking island has long been renowned for its…

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Chinatown

Inside the Real Chinatown of New York City: It’s Offal

The real Chinatown isn’t in Manhattan – it’s in Flushing Queens. It brings new…

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Dubrovnik: The Cheap, Chic Adriatic Escape

Ever longed for the perfect European escape — complete with beaches, cliff diving, ancient…

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state fair food

2016 State Fair Food: Worse than 2015?

I tried The Craziest, Nastiest State Fair Food of 2016 so you don’t have to….

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Best burger

The Best Burger in North America (is in Canada)

The Best Burger in all of North America isn’t a $100 foie gras filled…

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Tuna Kings

The Tuna Kings of Japan

While most foodies have heard of the famed Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, the…

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Beach Dinner Party

Weekend Getaway: The Perfect Beach Dinner Party

It’s been a long, hot, sticky summer – and the perfect antidote? A weekend…

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trip to norway

Win a Free Trip to Norway Now!

Those of you who follow me on instagram…

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calgary stampede

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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south of france

South of France on the Cheap? Yes you Cannes!

Cannes, in the South of France has been the playground of the rich and…

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impromtu road trip

Perfect Impromptu Road Trip: The Maritimes of Canada

Travel writer Ann Abel won a free cruise as a door prize at a party. It…

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live on antarctica

Sex, Booze and Penguins: Life on Antarctica

Sex, Booze and Darkness: What Life on Antarctica is Really Like. Antarctica is on the…

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The Best Airport Lounges in the U.S.

The Best Airport Lounges in the U.S. are now in seven select cities. When it…

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Ojai Valley

Girls Gone Ojai: Beef Jerky, Booze and Hippie Hunting

The Ojai Valley (Photo: Ken Lund) My friend Trisha lives in Los Angeles, Jackie lives…

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Snowzilla Dance Party 2016

Snowzilla 2016: Hot Toddies, Flash Mobs + Angels

Every now and then New York City gets hit with a mega-storm, a Snowzilla,…

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Top Hawaiian Foods

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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Going Full Nomad in Mongolia – It Can be Done!

This summer, I fulfilled a lifelong dream: visiting Mongolia. I’d read about Genghis…

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The Hottest New Foodie Scene is in … Greenland? No, Really!

When someone brings up the hottest gourmet, gastronomic foodie scenes in the world,…

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I Love Me Some Bedouin Hospitality – And Their Goats

Hundreds of years ago, nomadic tribes roamed the Arabian and Syrian deserts. Living…

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The Broad Did It! She Schooled Foodie King Eric Ripert on the BEST Fish Taco. Ever.

It’s not easy to introduce the king of restaurants, chef Eric Ripert, to…

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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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I love San Juan, But Damn, Pigeons Freak Me Out

Just a few hours away from New York City is a history lover’s…

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Thanks to Dracula, Whitby Is the Creepiest Town in England (I Hearts It)

Long a vacation spot for Brits, it has also historically given inspiration to…

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My Walk Down Memory Lane in Leeds, England (and the Best Fish and Chips Ever)

In every life there are pivotal “Sliding Doors”situations, where things would be very different…

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Foodie Is Obsessed With in Miami

Two Dive Bars Every Foodie is Obsessed With in Miami

 Rule No. 1 about eating while traveling is: If you want to eat…

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Zebra, Crocodile and Antelope Oh My! I Ate it All at Carnivore, the Meat Lover’s Paradise

Where: Carnivore restaurant, Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg. (There…

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The Salt Road of Mali

A Tuareg tribesman near Timbuktu; a chunk of salt purchased by moi. This article originally appeared…

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Things To Do In Bamako When You’re Bored

One day you may find yourself in Bamako, the capital of Mali. I know…

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Paris: The Insider’s Guide

  It’s not all crazy balls for me all the time. Every now and then…

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Use It Or Lose It: Awesome Last Minute Vacations

It’s that time of the year – where you have to use your vacation…

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Guate-Hollah! Part 1

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How To Make Organic Viagra: The Night of the Tortured Turtles

Ever wondered how to make organic viagra? If you’re in Vietnam, it involves torturing…

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Chile: Weird Eats at Santiago’s Mercado Centrale

The Mercado Centrale in Santiago, Chile, has some of the best seafood in the…

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The Ultimate Hangover Cure: Found!

We have all over imbibed in our time – I more than others. So…

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