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A Roadtrip from Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon
When my son's run at a national tennis tournament in December ended prematurely, we decided to assuage our flagging spirits by taking a short vacation since we were, after all, in Scottsdale, Arizona,...
View ArticleGoPro Over A Waterfall With Dane Jackson As He Kayaks Down Mexico's La Tomata
If "going over a waterfall" is on your bucket list but you don't want to get wet, here's the next best thing. Kayaker Dane Jackson went over the 60-foot La Tomata waterfall in Veracruz, Mexico, and the...
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What Are Your Favorite Things to Do in Lima and Cusco?
Photo courtesy of Agap13/Dreamstime.com. Article by Kaeli Conforti of Budget Travel. A few weeks from now, I'll be checking off the number one spot on my travel bucket list: Machu Picchu. I've pretty...
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7 True Stories of Romantic Trips Gone Awry
Photo courtesy of Ufuk Uyanik/Dreamstime. Article by the editors of Budget Travel. When it comes to romantic getaways, "unforgettable" isn't always a good thing. Here are seven true stories of when...
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LOOK: Tracing The Trail Of Ebola In Africa
For the first time since 1994, the Ebola virus has surfaced in west Africa, thousands of miles away from the most recent outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 63 people...
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The Pummeling Joy of Southeast Asian Massage
"What doesn't kill you will make you stronger," said our friend David Hawk when encouraging us to take advantage of Thai massages. Our first massage in Thailand was in a room packed with beds pushed...
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You've Probably Never Heard Of A Yooper, But Here's Why You'll Wish You Were One
There's nothing quite like being a yooper, eh? The term "yooper," a native or resident of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, will be added to the upcoming edition of the Merriam-Webster dictionary,...
View ArticleEnergy-Sucking Times Square To Chill A Bit For A Good Cause
If for whatever reason you find yourself wandering through Times Square this Saturday, don't be alarmed by the lack of insanely bright lights piercing your eyes. Buildings in New York City's shiniest...
View ArticleSatellite Imagery Shows That It Really Did Snow All. Winter. Long. (VIDEO)
Will it ever feel like spring? Between the polar vortex and what's seemed like relentless snowfall, many East Coasters are bursting at the seams to strip their winter jackets and get outdoors. Needless...
View ArticleZebra Courage
The greatest thing about a safari (besides the action, wildlife, adrenaline and mystique), is that no two are alike; you're guaranteed to have a unique experience each and every time (it's unanimously...
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Cambodia Is Heartbreaking
The history is so riddled with invasion, genocide, killing and corruption that it's difficult to catch your breath. What can you say after visiting the prisons where thousands were brutally tortured or...
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Ruby Red Slippers Theft Leads To 3 Arrests
If they only had a brain. Three people have been arrested for stealing a pair of ruby red slippers like the ones worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard Of Oz." The $2,500 replica slippers were stolen from the...
View ArticleWhat Is The Best Hawaiian Island? (DEATHMATCH)
They all boast epic sunsets, pristine beaches, gorgeous flora ... but only one can be the best. Maui and Oahu get the most tourist attention, but should they? Each of the islands has a unique climate,...
View ArticleDrink the World: England
Drinking in England should not be confused with drinking in London. Drinking in London involves craft beers and trend led cocktails priced just above the point where you wince and just below that where...
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10 Reasons to Visit Mexico Now
In anticipation of this year's AFAR Experiences-Mexico, set for October, AFAR co-founder Joe Diaz visited Mexico City, as well as Mexico's beautiful Pacific Coast, in the fall of 2013. Each time he...
View ArticleMeet Ultraman, The Weird Japanese Superhero Promoting Hawaii Tourism (PHOTOS)
Apparently Japanese people aren’t visiting Hawaii like they used to. That's why Hawaii Tourism Japan is using the superhero Ultraman (Japan's Iron Man) to promote travel in the Aloha state. In the...
View ArticleA Critique of Abroad
It's winter break. Sitting at a rather "hipster-chic" café, wedged in a narrow street in the heart of Seville, Spain, I casually sip my coffee and glance up at the auburn walls decorated with plates...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines Apologizes For Calling Couple 'Deaf And Dumb'
DALLAS (AP) — A deaf couple is upset over a note that an American Airlines employee attached to one of their bags, referring to the pair as "deaf and dumb." James Moehle and Angela Huckaby were...
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What Are the Pueblos Mágicos? The Best Reason to Visit Mexico
Deep in the heart of rural Mexico, you'll find the Pueblos Mágicos, a select group of Mexican villages whose cultural, historical, or natural treasures have been deemed, well, magical. They transport...
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It's the Eiffel Tower's 125th Birthday! Here's 10 Things You Didn't Know...
Carin Olsson You might think you've heard all there is to know about the Eiffel Tower, which turns 125 today. But you might be surprised at some of the quirky things we've unearthed in its history: 1....
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