Outdoor Public Art to See Now (PHOTOS)
Once upon a time, public art meant bronze or marble war memorials, and landscaped public plazas were their settings. The works, often tied to important events, were expected to remain in place forever....
View Article10 Steps to Survive a Vacation With Your Spouse
It happens. For those of us that love to travel, sometimes we encounter travel partners that don't simply travel the way that we do. Maybe your partner likes to sleep in until noon when you want to...
View ArticleWhy Playa Rincon Is the Best Beach in the World
I have been to MANY beaches in my life, but not many have left me speechless. I came to Dominican Republic in search for the perfect beach, and behold - it has been found! Away from all things tourist,...
View ArticleHurricane Hideaways: 9 Beachfronts to Brave This Hurricane Season
August is an antsy month. Back to school madness descends upon parents, kids and coeds alike, with everyone looking to squeeze in one last shore run before class starts up once again. Then September...
View ArticleANOTHER Plane Diverted Because Of A Seat Fight
The fight for airplane seat supremacy continues this week with a story from Florida about a plane that was forced to land after an unruly passenger made a fuss about a woman who was trying to recline...
View ArticleMalaysia Airlines Launches Unfortunately Named 'Bucket List' Contest
It’s been a catastrophic four months for Malaysia Airlines, which suffered the twin tragedies of losing everyone on board flights MH17 and MH370. Now the airline appears to have launched a questionably...
View Article7 Romantic Places to Rendezvous Beneath Fall Foliage
By Nicolle Monico It's September, which means many of you are probably looking forward to throwing on comfy sweaters, cute boots and cuddling up by a fire as summer turns into autumn. With orange and...
View ArticleThese Photos Show A Fast Disappearing Way Of Serbian Life
"The Other Hundred" is a unique photo book project aimed as a counterpoint to the Forbes 100 and other media rich lists by telling the stories of people around the world who are not rich but whose...
View ArticleThis Is What An Erupting Volcano Looks Like From An Airplane
From now on, we hereby vow to always ask for the window seat. A kindly Icelandair pilot took an extra lap around Bardarbunga, Iceland on Wednesday to give passengers a once-in-a-lifetime look at...
View ArticleTravel Lessons: Time Is the Only Currency
Dollar. Baht. Won. Yen. Renminbi. Cordoba. Peso. Euro. The world has a dizzying array of currencies. But the funny thing about money is that it's only worth something when you are using it in that...
View ArticleTop 10 Free Campsites Around the World
There's nothing quite like the freedom of camping -- packing up a home away from home and heading wherever your itchy feet take you. It's also one of the most economical means of accommodation and best...
View ArticleFighting Stereotypes and Instilling Local Pride Through a Unified Voice
This story was produced in partnership with Facebook Stories. Submit your own Facebook story here. --- As a resident of Logan City, Australia, I was always made to feel like less. My home city of...
View ArticleAsk the Etiquette Expert: How Should I Prepare for My First International...
Question: Diane, I'm going on my first international business trip and don't have the foggiest idea of where to begin. Any tips? Answer: Taking care of details before you depart can make the difference...
View Article7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to Australia
By: Courtney Subramanian Credit: Paramount Pictures Despite how ubiquitous Aussies are -- try and travel without tripping over at least one on the hostel floor -- the outside perception of their...
View ArticleThe September Sweet Spot
(Photo Credit: Virginia Tourism) Friends and family will inevitably ask me, "When is the best time to visit _____?" And with a few exceptions, the answer is almost always the same: You should go in...
View ArticleThe Perfect Day You Never Expected to Have in Los Angeles
The City of Angels, a megacity and metropolis you kinda have to visit once in your life. Yes, yes, it tends to get a bad rep - the traffic, the dirt, the people - but only, because most visitors don't...
View Article5 Good Caffeine Reasons to Visit Downtown Las Vegas
Coming from New Zealand - a mecca for espresso aficionados - I have developed an obsession for hunting out good coffee experiences wherever I go. So I thought I'd share my favorite independent coffee...
View Article5 Reasons to Visit Snowdonia, Wales' Oldest National Park
Travelers are spoiled with scenery choices when visiting the United Kingdom, whether it's the first or the twentieth trip. I lived in Manchester for the past year and explored North England's gorgeous...
View ArticleAny Day in Puerto Vallarta
It could be any day along the Pacific coast of Mexico, but on this day it's Puerto Vallarta. The morning broke with a puff of clouds lolling upon the Pacific, casting a veil across the fishing boat...
View ArticleHow to Not Eat Like a Tourist: New Orleans
In New Orleans the elegant and the decadent live side by side and relish their need for one another. Before I left for New Orleans I was telling friends and neighbors of my plans. "Are you going to Eat...
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