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How to Answer the Question: What Are You Going to Do After You Graduate?
I used to wake up in the middle of the night soaking wet in my own stress sweat. I was 22. I was a recent college grad -- with a degree in English and journalism -- and I would sometimes wake up in the...
View ArticleMalaysia Will Ban Men From Waterfall, Creating Women-Only Attraction
Men, if you want to see a stunning Malaysian waterfall, you better get there quickly. The as-yet-to-be-determined waterfall is located at Tasik Kenyir, an artificial lake in the Northeast Malaysian...
View ArticleCathay Pacific Flight Attendants Say 'Too Sexy' Uniforms Are Fueling Sexual...
Flight attendants from a Chinese union have asked Cathay Pacific for less revealing uniforms, saying the current outfit is contributing to high levels of sexual harassment during flights. "The blouse...
View ArticleComprehensive Travel Checklist for Preparing for a Trip
I help my Schedule Makeover time coaching clients break down multi-step activities into lists so that they can move forward on them without feeling overwhelmed. (David Allen does a great job of...
View ArticleGOP Candidate Said He'd 'Rather See Another Terrorist Attack' Than Have TSA...
A Republican running for Congress in Georgia is no fan of the Transportation Security Administration's airport screenings, telling an audience earlier this year that he'd "rather see another terrorist...
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The Far North, Part 2 -- The World's Northernmost University: Going Arctic on...
If Longyearbyen on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen boasts of being the world's northernmost city, just 813 miles south of the North Pole, then Tromsø, 595 miles further south but still 218 miles...
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4 Ways Family Road Trips Have Changed Since Gen Xers Were Kids
You guys know how I often compare our lives growing up as Gen Xers to the lives of our kids and marvel? It's truly fascinating how things were so different in the "olden days." Take the common road...
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How Google Earth Led to the Discovery of a Long-Lost Forest
By Ken Jennings, CNTraveler.com The age of exploration is usually said to have ended in the late 1600s, when European settlements had been established on most of the world's continents and the search...
View ArticleTurbulence in the Air: What Does it Mean for You?
Does an airplane going "bump" in the air make you grip your armrest in terror? Every seen coffee flying in the air when a plane drops in altitude? Even worse, evidence suggests that air turbulence may...
View ArticleThe Best Travel Apps for Your Phone
Apps have changed the way we travel. They allow us to connect more easily with loved ones, find restaurants and hotels on the go, and as you'll see below, they can also make navigating a new city a...
View ArticleIt's Not Your Grandma's Miami
I pity those who still imagine that Miami is full of Golden Girls characters and neon signs. This contemporary and vibrant city stays in motion, from the potent coffees of Little Havana to world-class...
View Article28 Years Later, The Animals Of Chernobyl Have Reclaimed Their Homeland... At...
In 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant led to the single worst nuclear accident in history. For nearly three decades, humans have been barred from living within 1,000 square miles...
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Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide
Two dollars for a soda? Ten bucks for an aisle seat? Paying for a carry-on? Airline fees keep increasing, so if you're confused, we can help. With our Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees, you'll find a...
View ArticleNew in Provence: The Van Gogh Foundation
The town of Arles sits at the entrance to the Camargues region, in the wide Rhône river delta, where a national preserve wetland hides the wild white horses and the fierce bulls roaming the salt...
View ArticleVideo Of Teen Stowaway Hopping Off Jet Released
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii transportation officials have released video of a California teen hopping from a jet's wheel well after stowing away for a 5½-hour flight to Maui. The Hawaii Department of...
View ArticleCinco de Mayo: A Different Take
Cinco de Mayo came and went, and this time, it developed its latest wrinkle: the wide-spread charge that it is politically incorrect, corrupt and unwholesome. The charge follows a pattern that we are...
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World Cup of Terror
Yes, we're going. It started out obvious enough. "When will you ever again get the chance to see World Cup soccer played in the country (Brazil) that has come to be the embodiment of the sport that is...
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Alanya: The Scandinavian Secret for Beach Parties and ... Village Culture?
Apparently, all the Danish, Swedish, and Norwegians have been feasting, drinking, sun-soaking, castle-trotting, pirate ship-playing, and water-park slaying in the Southern beaches of Turkey. Well,...
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New York's Most Famous Library Will No Longer Be Gutted From The Inside
The New York Public Library has officially withdrawn from plans to renovate its flagship building on Fifth Avenue. The New York Times reports the decision follows a wave of public opposition against...
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10 Tips to Conquer America's Largest Antique Show
Photo: Berit Baugher By Berit Baugher for Fathom | America's largest outdoor antique show is back in town from 13-18 May, here's how to do it right. I caught the Brimfield bug. I can't remember if it...
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