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Drag Kings of Africa: VIDEO q
The Drag Kings of Africa
At this point, most people know about drag queens — thanks, RuPaul! — but…
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Pangolin
The Pangolin: The most trafficked animal in the world
In the rainforests of the Congo, Cameroon and Central African Republic (CAR) lives an…
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Hunting With the Ba’Aka, Central Africa’s ‘Lost’ Pygmy Tribe
Hunting with the Ba’Aka, Central Africa’s ‘lost’ pygmy tribe
In a small corner of the civil war-ravaged Central African Republic lives a tribe…
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Trekking with the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda
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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Whisky walk in Islay Scotland
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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The Junk Artist of Zambia
Meet Frederick Phiri: the Zambian welder turned artist who turns scrap metal into stunning…
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how to survive a walking safari in zambia
How to Survive a Walking Safari in Africa
Forget the traditional safari, where you spend hours in a Jeep passively observing wild…
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Taking a Microflight Over Victoria Falls
Catching a Moonbow Over Victoria Falls
There is almost nothing more magical than catching a moonbow over Victoria Falls .
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Get Away From it all at Medjumbe, The Private Island Sanctuary in Mozambique
Need to get away from it all? Welcome to Medjumbe, the private island sanctuary…
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Taking a Microflight Over Victoria Falls
You haven’t lived until you’ve taken a microflight over Victoria Falls… and when you can’t…
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi: More Than a Stopover
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a masterpiece, making Abu Dhabi – the pre-fab, Miami-esque…
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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: Far From the Maddening Crowds
Iceland is all the rage these days. Thanks to a great marketing campaign (“FREE…
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Cruising Castles Down the Rhine River
Cruising Castles: I take a Rhine River Cruise through the land of Castles and…
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How to Fight Off a Polar Bear in the Arctic
How to fight off a polar bear when traveling in the arctic? HAHA! Joke….
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The Abandoned Air Force Base Polluting Greenland
Set in the brutally beautiful landscape of East Greenland, amidst jagged, snow-covered mountains and…
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Solo Lady Travel in Iceland
Iceland may be the safest country in the world, but there are still a…
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Northern Lights
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: Pork Intestines
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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Crazy Owl Cafe
The Crazy Owl Cafes of Tokyo: Seriously Nuts
The hot new thing in Japan? The crazy owl cafes in Tokyo where Harry Potter…
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Carnie 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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Cinderella Bull Ride
The Cinderella Bull Ride of the Calgary Stampede
This year at the Calgary Stampede something amazing happened – a Cinderella Bull Ride…
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rhino orphanage
Inside a South African Rhino Orphanage
In northeastern South Africa, a small rhino orphanage is on the front lines of…
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Best Burger in North America
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 of Japan
The Tuna Kings of Japan
While most foodies have heard of the famed Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, the…
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Perfect 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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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
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
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 on the Cheap? Yes you Cannes!
Cannes, in the South of France has been the playground of the rich and…
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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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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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Avalanches, Death Threats, and No Lifts. Welcome to the World’s Most Dangerous Ski Race
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: The Most Magical Layover Ever
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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Solo Travel Safety Tips: The Ultimate List for Women
Traveling in the Age of Terror can be scary – especially if you’re a…
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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 Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico is on – RIGHT NOW
Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Migration: Pure Magic
Once a year for four months, the pine and oak forests of the…
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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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Cuddle Baby Rhinos at this South African Rhino Orphanage
There is almost nothing more heartbreaking in South Africa’s war against rhino poaching than…
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Ride the Waves with the Surf King of Hawaii
Everyone on Waikiki Beach knows the Surf King of Hawaii: “Uncle” Billy Pa. At…
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Hawaii’s Traditional Island Untouched By Tourism
Molokai, Hawaii: The Last Unspoiled Paradise in the U.S.
When people visit Hawaii, they usually go to Oahu, Maui, or, for adventure,…
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Solo Travel: Find Your Inner Badass – NOW
I wrote this ode to solo travel on my birthday – but it’s pretty…
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Real De Catorce-Mexico’s Legendary Ghost Town
The Creepiest Ghost Town in Mexico
Anyone who likes weird, eerie places like I do has to check out…
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Swimming With Giant Manta Rays in Hawaii
There is almost nothing more terrifying yet magical than being out in the Pacific…
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A Broad Abroad: Mongolia’s Version of the Olympics
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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Things To Do In Iraq If You’re Mildly Acrophobic: Climb The Spire Of Samarra
Things To Do In Iraq If You’re Mildly Acrophobic
Do you have a fear of heights? Are you mildly acrophobic? Do you happen…
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Proof Of Ancient Aliens In Iraq?
During my trip to Baghdad I found some 12,000 year-old artwork that I’m convinced,…
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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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Stage Coach: America’s Redneck Heaven
Once a year, Rednecks from all over the world convene in the desert outside…
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How To Survive High Altitudes (With Bonus Video!)
How To Survive High Altitudes
For those of you who climb mountains, or travel to places with thin air -…
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Deep Thoughts: The NYC Metropolitan Opera
Nothing says “I’m super classy” more than casually dropping, “I’m off to the opera.”…
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The Dark Side of Phu Quoc : The Idyllic Torture Island
Subtlety just seems to confuse people and so the Vietnamese government has good-naturedly sought…
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Ho Chi Minh’s Tomb: So Strict Yet So Chic.
When visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, you will most likely visit Ho Chi Minh’s tomb. But…
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Where The Boys Are: The Valle Nevada Man Stew
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd5XpUTYz5A&feature=share Dear (Single) Ladies, Tired of trying to meet Mr. Right through bad introductions, OkCupid, Match,…
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