Kyrgyzstan: Winter on the Steppe
A few years ago, I read The Great Game, Peter Hopkirk's account of the epic struggle for domination of Central Asia between the British and Russian empires. The explorers and soldiers profiled in the...
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Russian LGBT Teen Advocacy Site Charged Under 'Gay Propaganda' Law
The founder of a Russian website set up to support gay, lesbian and transgender teenagers said Wednesday she had been charged under a controversial law banning gay "propaganda" aimed at minors.Yelena...
View ArticleHow to Vacation Like a President
With Presidents Day fast approaching, Fly.com thought it would be fun to take a look at some popular presidential vacation spots from around the country. Whether you are in search of sun or snow, we...
View ArticleToothpaste Alert: Homeland Security Warns Of Explosive Threat Ahead Of Sochi...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department is warning airlines flying to Russia that terrorists may try to smuggle explosives on board hidden in toothpaste tubes. The threat is to airlines that...
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These 5 Photos Will Make You Wish You Knew How to Surf
His style has the ability to catapult the viewer into the moment. Ray Collins is creating some of the most prolific surf/lifestyle photos out there. GlobalYodel.com caught up with Ray to ask him about...
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8 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Weekend Getaway
Escaping for a long weekend can be the best, right? But these tragic -- and totally avoidable! -- blunders can turn your quick getaway into "get me outta here!" Here, eight things to know before you...
View ArticleThe Most Breathtaking Photos From Around The World This Week
Welcome to "Moving Image," our roundup of the best photos from around the world this week. The following images tell the story of the past seven days' most compelling events, capturing happenstance...
View ArticleNotes from Nicaragua: A Bigger Cup
"OK. OK..." I hear my boyfriend in the bedroom. It's easy to hear him in this open-air home in the jungle of Nicaragua, just outside of San Juan del Sur. Only screens at the top of the cement walls...
View ArticleCan Smartphone Applications Take the Stress Out of Touring Alone?
Can smartphone applications take the stress out of touring alone? Or will it take out the fun? And the discovery? Imagine standing in the street of a foreign country and holding your smartphone out at...
View ArticleThe Bidet, and Other Italian Household Mysteries
Recently, I helped a friend move back to Florence, Italy. Since she was only returning for four months, she opted to take a very small studio apartment, sight unseen. "I doubt it will have a bidet,"...
View ArticleAfrica's Most Fabulous Properties
Yes by fabulous I do mean expensive, but sheer luxury isn't the reason to love the camps on this list. These properties not only offer incredible accommodation and service, they are also set in remote...
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MCA Chicago Scratch-Off Bus Ads Reveal Hidden Surprise (PHOTOS)
Attention, Chicago commuters: Your trek to work just a got a little more interesting. " The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago is promoting its ongoing archaeology-as-art exhibit, "The Way of the...
View ArticleRamón Navarro Surfs Antarctica, Just Because He Can
"Absolutely gnarly. So dangerous." That's how big wave surfer Ramón Navarro described his surfing expedition to Antarctica. Navarro is a hyrbid of sorts; as half surfer, half explorer, his driving goal...
View ArticleJoe Biden Thinks New York's LaGuardia Airport Belongs In 'A Third World...
While speaking at an event touting the importance of infrastructure Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden likened New York's LaGuardia Airport to one found in a "third world country." Biden said that if...
View ArticleChicago Alderman Aiming To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages Slams Practice As 'Cruel'
Horse-drawn carriage rides may evoke a bygone era, but they could soon be history on the streets of Chicago. Powerful long-time Chicago Alderman Ed Burke (14th) introduced a proposal Wednesday that...
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6 of U.K.'s Most Remote Tourist Destinations
(Photo credit: Catriona Savage. Article by Holiday Lettings) Rugged and windswept, the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland are among the most isolated and mysterious places in the U.K.,...
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Expat Recovery Room: Estonia's Winter of Content
Without a stitch of clothing, I stepped out into the snowy Estonian landscape. Days of sub-zero temperatures had transformed the white coating underfoot into sharp crystals. Scooping a handful, I...
View ArticleWhat Does It Take to Be a Rick Steves Tour Guide?
After sharing the fun of our annual guides' summit, we wanted to answer the most common question we hear: "What does it take to be a Rick Steves tour guide?" To be honest, we don't have a set...
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GoPro Catches The Most Cringe-Worthy Surf Wipeout We've Ever Seen
GoPros are responsible for some incredible moments -- an eagle soaring through the French Alps, goofy dog selfies, and even a base jumper's 127,852 foot space dive -- but it was about time they gave us...
View Article19 Signs You Really Need Some Sunshine In Your Life
It's bad. You're depressed; you feel sick all the time; you've gotten mean. This has gone way past seasonal affective disorder. You're not just sick of winter, you're seriously considering quitting...
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