Delicious Airport Fare That Will Make You Love Your Layover
As a general rule, I hate airport food. But once in a while, a culinary gem appears between the Starbucks and the Burger King, elevating terminal eating with the fresh, the organic, the artful plate...
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10 Places You Shouldn't Go If You Have Phobias
Afraid of clowns? We suggest you steer clear of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Can't stand bats? Maybe Austin isn't the city for you. In this, our most macabre month, we're taking a look at 10 places known for...
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See More This Winter: Travel to Europe & $ave!
Source: ©Tourismus Salzburg GmbH The Euro at its lowest value against the US Dollar since July 2012 - currently exchanging at $1.26 - and hotel rates in many of Europe's most popular cities are lower...
View ArticleThis Is Why You Don't Tag National Parks With Your 'Art' And Post About It On...
Public service announcement: If you're thinking of dipping your toes into the wild word of graffiti art, do not turn the country's most treasured national parks into your experimental canvases. And if...
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Don't Get Burned on Your Next Vacation
When I was a junior in high school, I had the best summer job ever. I was a lifeguard. And even though I looked nothing like the cast members of Baywatch, I still managed to make the cover of my high...
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Paradise Found: Indian Ocean Escapes
The Indian Ocean is an azure-blue expanse strewn with startlingly beautiful islands that live up to all the clichés of swaying palm trees and white-sand beaches -- but let's assume you already know...
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Ten Top Unique, Spooky and Wacky Things to See and Do in Virginia's...
The Getaway Mavens are at it again, scoping out the most curious spots in the Northeast. Though not as off the wall as, say, Provincetown MA or Coney Island NY, Virginia's Shenandoah Valley has some...
View ArticleWhy Go Outside To See The Solar Eclipse When You Can Watch Our Live Blog...
Today the moon will "take a bite out of" the sun in a partial solar eclipse, the likes of which won't recur in the U.S. until 2023. But maybe the weather is crummy where you are. Or maybe those...
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Family Travel to the Florida Keys for the Holidays
There is a reason that so many families return year after year to Hawks Cay, a 61-acre resort on tiny Duck Key, an island at the center of the Florida Keys. This is the kind of laid back place, where...
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Young People Use Gorgeous Instagram Pics To Show There's More To Haiti Than...
If you ask Paola Mathé, Instagram isn't just for shameless selfies and pics of delicious foods -- it's a great way to change negative perceptions of a country, too. With over 8,600 followers, Mathé's...
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A Trend in European Cities: the Anti-Cafe
Image by Ziferblat There's an interesting trend emerging in some cities in Europe, called Anti-Cafe. For those unfamiliar with it, it might conjure up a great deal of questions as to what it is. When I...
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Gorgeous National Geographic Photos Bring The World Into Focus
Aspiring and professional photographers have captured incredible scenes from around the globe for National Geographic's 2014 photo contest. The competition is accepting entries until Oct. 31 in three...
View ArticleMarried? 5 Reasons Why You Should Move Abroad
One year ago, for no apparent reason, my husband and I decided to move from Manhattan to Beijing. When we told our friends and family, everyone had the same reaction -- a blank stare and two simple...
View ArticleWorld's Most Gay-Friendly Travel Destinations, As Ranked By Lonely Planet
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travelers will have an extra special reason to pack their bags for Copenhagen in 2015, as the Danish capital tops Lonely Planet's list of the world's most...
View ArticleHow To Take Your Dream Vacation Without A Guidebook Or Expensive Cell Charges
Taking a trip to an unfamiliar destination is thrilling, but it also requires careful planning to ensure travelers enjoy the fun of exploration without getting off track. And now, thanks to technology,...
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5 Pro Tricks for Awesome Vacation Food Photos
By Martha Williams for the Orbitz blog Whether you're feasting on roast pheasant at a classic Parisian bistro or snacking on grilled cuy high in the Andes, your meals are as much a part of your...
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'Do You Own a Gun?' and Other Questions American Expats Have to Answer
By: Kate Peregrina I moved from the US to Europe about a year ago to teach English. And after 12 months of eating Spanish omelettes, traveling around Europe, and meeting a ton of unemployed people,...
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Ski Bums Pick: The East's Top 3 Most Livable Ski Towns
When the question "Where's the best ski town to live in year round?" was posed to a bunch of North American snow sport diehards, consensuses gathered around a few choice areas. These places cater to...
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We Borrowed a Shelter Dog to Go Hiking. You Can -- And Totally Should -- Too
It was a beautiful fall day, perfect for going for a hike. So my friend Rebecca and I, and my dog Murray, stopped by a local animal shelter to pick up a dog to join us. I'd heard about -- and...
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We're Going Underground (And Loving It)
The most savvy travelers know that the best experiences can be found underground. Sometimes literally, but more often "underground" alludes to a certain kind of spontaneity; that...
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