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Ireland by train in the fall Q: I am trying to decide the best month to fly to Ireland this fall. Is September or October a better month? Is the train a practical and enjoyable way to see the country?...
View ArticleThe Best Movie Sites You Can Visit
If you've ever wanted to walk the halls of Downton Abbey or through Panem's District 12, lucky for you, you can do just that. We've rounded up destinations -- from New Zealand to North Carolina -- that...
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How to Travel on a Special Diet
Lactose intolerance. Gluten-free diets. Low-sodium diets. Any one of dozens of food allergies... and more. Plenty of us are on a special diet or have restrictions on what we can eat, often for medical...
View ArticleRude Wave Crashes Through A Window And Ruins A Perfectly Good Breakfast (VIDEO)
Dining at a seaside restaurant and watching the waves break is typically a pleasant experience -- until the waves get a little too close for comfort. Breakfast-goers at Moby Dick in Santa Barbara,...
View Article5 Bad Habits to Kick Before You Travel
We've all heard this piece of travel advice, "take half the clothes you were planning on packing and twice the money." Traveling lighter is the way to go and that includes letting go of some bad habits...
View ArticleIncredibly Beautiful Yosemite Time-Lapse Video Reminds Us What We're Protecting
We’re going to go ahead and deem this nature porn. In the second installment of their Project Yosemite time-lapse series, photographers Colin Delehanty and Sheldon Neill give viewers a glimpse of the...
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10 Indispensable Italian Slang Expressions
Whether you've been studying Italian for years or are currently mastering the art of "my name is," these 10 expressions are an essential addition to any vocabulary. You won't find them in Italian...
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29 Photos That Will Awaken Your Inner Explorer
The world is just awesome, and there are some photographers who are lucky enough to live in and travel to these astonishing places. If you can't visit these places yourself, here's the next best thing!...
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Three Amazing Places to Go in Indonesia Besides Bali
Bali is the stuff of vacation fantasies, no doubt, but three neighboring Indonesian islands offer similar dreamy landscapes, plus character all their own (and sometimes, fewer crowds). All can be...
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Quick! 10 Things to See in New York Before They Close
Some of New York's must-see sites are permanent: Lady Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum and other popular sites are always here. But exhibitions come and go....
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Exploring a New City? Here Are Four Reasons to Hit the Dog Park [Photos]
(Dogs romp at a waterfront at the base of the Albany bulb near Berkley) While visiting friends in Berkley, I found my way to a nearby waterfront adjacent to the Albany Bulb, an old landfill that has...
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A Magical Reunion Between A Girl And Her Very Sentimental Teddy Bear From Dad
Brooklyn Andrews was 3 years old when her dad Tony Andrews, a former member of the United States National Guard, was called to serve in Iraq for a year. He gave all three of his kids very special teddy...
View ArticleGovernment Shutdown Came At Major Cost To National Parks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown last fall resulted in nearly 8 million fewer visitors to national parks, costing the parks and surrounding communities an estimated $414 million in lost...
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Survey Reveals Which European Country Cheats Most
A new survey sheds light on Europeans' cheating habits and -- perhaps unsurprisingly -- French and Italian men take the cake when it comes to infidelity. The French Institute of Public Opinion and...
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What's New in Italy in 2014
We get thousands of tips and feedback emails each year from our travelers. People who use our guidebooks know they are the most lovingly updated on the market, with in-person visits each year -- and,...
View ArticleRio De Janeiro Carnival's Samba Finale Provides Spectacular Close To 2014...
Rio de Janeiro's whirlwind Carnival season comes to a close Tuesday, with the five-day fiesta culminating in spectacular samba parades and partying throughout the streets of Brazil's second-largest...
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Rounding the Tip of the Antarctic Peninsula
By Stephen Nowland, Staff Photographer for Earth Vision Trust and the Extreme Ice Survey Photo Courtesy of Extreme Ice Survey ©Earth Vision Trust. The Antarctic Peninsula separates the warm maritime...
View ArticlePeople On This Cruise Ship Have No Idea There's A Dance Party Right Behind Them
Do you ever get the feeling someone is right behind you? Maybe you keep seeing something out of the corner of your eye and can't shake the feeling you're being followed? Well, if you happen to be on...
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Diary of a None Too Happy Camper: Camping Down Under on The Looney Front
I'm not a fan of organized tours or camping. But when you're in hyper-expensive Australia, unwilling to waste zillions on a 4X4, a camping tour of The Kimberley, one of Western Australia's premier...
View ArticleFirst Lady Gets China Trip Tips From 6th Graders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is going to China this month and wants advice on what to do when she gets there. Sure, the State Department is involved in the planning. But the first lady sought help...
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