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Six MUST Have Accessories For Plane Travel

Tieks travel shoes are the best – and they are…

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Australia’s Mindil Market

Chips, Dips, Chains and Whips at Australia’s Mindil Market

Every Thursday and Sunday evening the world meets at the beaches of Darwin,…

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It’s Hot – So Let’s Dress For the Arctic in 13 “Easy” Steps!

Yes, I know it’s hot out — summer usually is — but not…

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Bartering for Cows and Goats at the Ancient Cattle Market of Nizwa

In the Middle Eastern country of Oman, in the ancient northern town of…

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How to Haggle Like a Pro … and the Omani Designer Gautier and Kim Kardashian Ripped Off

On the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula lies an oasis of calm…

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Forget the Diamonds, In the Far East It’s All About Jade for Christmas!

I’ve never really thought much about jade. Perhaps it’s because in New York…

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Art Basel, Shmart Basel – The Real New Art Capital is in Oaxaca, Mexico

While we gear up for Art Basel in Miami – where everyone will OOOH and…

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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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Brazil: Home Of The Tackiest Souvenirs Ever

The tackiest (read: best) souvenirs in the world are in Brazil. No joke.  [caption id=”attachment_436″…

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Penny The Hedgehog

The Hedgehog Who Survived of the Bamako Death Market

The story of Penny, the hedgehog who survived the scariest dead animal market in…

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How To Survive High Altitudes

For those of you who climb mountains, or travel to places with thin air -…

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10 Tips for Tourists Visiting New York City

We have so much in common – I heart NY…

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