mountain gorillas

Trekking with the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

This summer I accomplished the ultimate bucket list adventure: trekking through Volcanoes National Park…

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#traveltips for Africa with Paula and Elizabeth

Travel tips for Africa: If you ever find yourself traveling to Africa and wondering, “Hmmm….

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solo female travel

A Great New Solo Female Travel Resource

Are you a woman who’s interested in traveling alone – but were intimidated, confused, or…

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Inside a South African Rhino Orphanage

In northeastern South Africa, a small rhino orphanage is on the front lines of…

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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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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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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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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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Playing On Tanks (With Guns) In Afghanistan

You know what’s fun? Playing on tanks in Afghanistan is…

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The Magic of Australia's Kakadu National Park

WATCH: The Magic of Australia’s Kakadu National Park

In the far north of Australia, past the vineyards of the Blue Mountains, the…

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Seeking Mongolia’s Singing Sand Dunes

One of the great wonders of Mongolia is a place in the Gobi Desert…

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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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Welcome to Myanmar’s Capital, Nay Pyi Taw: The Creepiest Capital/Ghost Town in the World

Myanmar, also known as Burma, is one of the hottest countries to visit in…

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I Finally Learned How To Put On a Decent Skeleton Face

I went to Oaxaca for the Day of the Dead celebration this year…

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Flying Singapore Airlines in First Class

Singapore Airlines First Class Suites Ruined My Life

In August I had a super awesome, amazingly bright idea: I was going…

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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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Look At My Shoes: Where Am I From?

Its a weird fun fact that when you travel, if you check out a…

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On the Frontlines of the Rhino “Genocide”: Saving A Species on the Brink

When most travelers head to Africa for a safari vacation they are hoping…

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How To Survive Traveling With Your Parents – While Sharing A Room

Someone is confused… “What do you Mean-o You-o Don’t-o Get-o…

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Udaipur: Octopussy On Crack!

  I’m not even sure I can express how much I love Udaipur, India. the…

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Spa Castle: Little Korea in Queens

Anyone who knows me knows I love glamour. And nothing says sheer eleganza like…

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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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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

  GUATEMALA —…

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Deep Thoughts: “Jumping For Virility” Starring The Germans And The Samburu Warriors (With Video)

Germany’s Natalie Geisenberger (5thL), Felix Loch (6thL),Tobias Arlt (6th R)…

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Former Miami Correctional Institute Residents Make the Best Guides In Colombia

Former Miami Correctional Institute inmate number 26623-069 was convicted in 2000 for narco-trafficking when…

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Horror-scope Of The Day

This is me today. According to Sally Brompton it won’t…

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How To (Accidentally) Look Like A Hooker In Iraq

Fun fact: there are three major problems with…

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Ladies: Thank God Every Day You Weren’t Born A Woman In Mali

The discarded women of Mali live behind these walls. Photo…

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Are Americans Really The Worst? Five Other Countries Whose Tourists Make Us Look Good

We’ve all heard it before. The “Ugly American”; The clueless dingdong who travels other…

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The Khe San Slambook

Along the old DMZ zone in Vietnam, the…

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10 Reasons Why You Should Go To Egypt RIGHT NOW

The Egyptian economy might be in the dumps and the political situation fairly unstable…

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Own Private Olympics

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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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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