The Pastis Fairytale Islands
Have you heard of the insanely weird French drink Le Pastis? A fierce 40-45 percent ABV -- or alcohol by volume -- mélange of anis, liquorice and various herbs (it's a well-guarded secret, my lips are...
View ArticleDon't Travel to Find Yourself
When I wanted to find myself, I didn't go some place far away and secluded like an ashram in India. The distance was too great and besides, I still considered myself Catholic at that time. So I went...
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Trolling Humans for Whales, and Other Divine Madness From the North Country
The Mad Hatter: "Have I gone mad?" Alice Kingsley: "I'm afraid so. You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are." The Mad Hatter: "There is a place. Like no place on...
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Room With a View: 11 Hotels With Incredible Vistas
Whether it's overlooking a beach, set in the middle of a desert, across the water from a lit-up metropolis, or tucked away on a remote and picturesque hillside somewhere, there's nothing quite like a...
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The World's Most Interesting Festivals
One of the best reasons to travel is the resulting opportunities to experience a new country and culture; there's no better way to better understand a foreign culture than through one of its festivals....
View ArticleTravel Tips: Fear of Flying
For many of you, flying can be a touchy subject. No matter what sets you off about flying, the first thing you need to know is that you are not alone. As stated on www.abcnews.go.com, as many as 25%...
View ArticleSeven Hidden Gems for International Travelers
As an international business traveler, I have had the opportunity to observe cultures, dine on cuisine, and see some of the most breath-taking places all around the world. The idea that there are...
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6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Colorado in the Fall
We love it when the days get shorter and the air turns crisp. But you haven't truly experienced autumn until you've visited Colorado. Punches of roasted red popping against the crystal gray Rocky...
View ArticleTop 10 Quirky Tours That Will Make You Ditch the Car
With Cheapflights.com's 10 quirky tours, not only do you get to explore more of a destination than you ever could doing it alone, the actual method of transport is an experience in itself! Ditch the...
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How Traveling During College F*cked Me Up and Forced Me to Follow My Dreams
Is this the time I vanish, never to be heard from again? It's 9 p.m., pitch black outside and I'm riding on the dashboard of a public bus on my way from Rwanda to Tanzania. All the seats are full and...
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Oprah Is About To Cross A Rather Unusual Item Off Her Bucket List (VIDEO)
When you're Oprah Winfrey, you've had a lot of incredible life experiences to be grateful for. In her 60 years, Oprah has sat down with current and former presidents, gotten a hug from the world's...
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An iPhone 6 Customer Paid A Charity A Lot Of Money To Cut To Front Of Apple...
Hundreds of committed customers braved London’s relentless rain on Thursday night in order to get their hands on the iPhone 6 at the very first possible moment. But one committed local endured the...
View ArticleMaybe Proposing In A Paddle Boat Wasn't The Best Idea
You could say this proposal didn't exactly go swimmingly. In a video uploaded to YouTube on Thursday, a man named Shane pops the question to his girlfriend on a paddle boat full of their friends. In...
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28 Telltale Signs You've Officially Become A New Yorker
New York City has been referred to many ways: as "The City that Never Sleeps," "The Big Apple" and the "concrete jungle where dreams are made." However, New Yorkers have a simpler term for it: home....
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These Stunning Overhead Beach Photos Are Enough Last You To Next Summer
Beaches are pretty, everyone knows that. But, it turns out, beaches are really pretty from above. Enter Antoine Rose. His photo series "Up In The Air" was shot while dangling out of a doorless...
View ArticleHow To Reenact Your Favorite Hawaiian-Set Movies
We've seen every Hawaii to-do list under the sun -- but this one seems the most Instagrammable. More than 250 films have been shot in the scenic Aloha State, some way more iconic than others. "Jurassic...
View ArticleFan Ho's Photos Of Hong Kong In The Fifties Will Make You Nostalgic For An...
Photographer, actor and director Fan Ho began photographing Hong Kong as a student in the early 1950s. The dramatic black-and-white images he captured of life in the bustling metropole in the two...
View ArticleLost in Translation: Loneliness Abroad
No matter where I go, I always find myself lost. I am notoriously known for always using a GPS or Google Maps, I can be far from punctual and I am horrible at taking direction. But from being abroad...
View Article8 Rustic Homes That Really Know How To Welcome The Fall Season
If you're looking to get into the spirit of the fall season, you could go down the street and spend $5 on a pumpkin spice latte -- or you could save yourself the trip and welcome autumn from the...
View ArticleLeave It To A Delightful Illustrator To Show Us The Most Charming Way To Travel
If you're a good traveler, you arrive at your destination with the best camera -- or camera app -- around. If you're a great traveler, you draw it. That's what Rachel Ryle, an award-winning illustrator...
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