Fourth of July Events around the World

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FAMILY:  Traveling the globe this Fourth? Not to worry. Celebrations are going off around the world.  More »

Fourth of July Events around the U.S.

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FAMILY:  No matter where in the U.S. you live, there's an Independence Day celebration close at hand.  More »

Seattle on the Cheap: 7 Tips to Save Cash in the Emerald City

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URBAN:  Megan Hill shares seven cash-saving tips for budget-conscious travelers in the Emerald City.  More »

8 Ways to Save Money on a U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip

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BEST TRIPS:  How to experience a classic American road trip on a small budget.  More »

Meet an Expert: Montana, USA


DESTINATION EXPERT:  For questions on the Big Sky State, this is the guy you want to ask.  More »

Dead City Tourism: Abandoned Places of the World

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FRESH IDEAS:  Perhaps even more eerie than graveyard tourism, abandoned-city tourism is alive and well for those who like the surreal.  More »

Detroit Is for Lovers

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URBAN:  Detroit gets a lot of negative press, but despite its bad rap, the city has a lot to offer. Give it some love and it'll love you back.  More »

Three Little-Known Beach Getaways in Western Africa

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RELAXATION:  These are the destinations backpackers reminisce to each other about while squished into the back of bush taxis.  More »

Six Cups: Tea Cultures Around the World

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CULTURAL IMMERSION:  And you thought your cup of Lipton's was as good as it was going to get?  More »

Photo Essay: The Stunning Colors of Glacier National Park

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ADVENTURE:  13 stunning shots of wildlife, terrain, and weather in Glacier National Park.  More »

Meet an Expert: Antarctica (or, How to Land a Job in Antarctica)

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DESTINATION EXPERT:  Summer just began, but you might already be suffering from the heat. Let this week's destination expert cool you down.  More »

South Korea Exploration: Roadtripping the Peninsula

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CULTURAL IMMERSION:  One of the best ways to explore the Land of the Morning Calm is by car.  More »

Roadtripping Montana: The Beartooth Scenic Highway

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ADVENTURE:  The Beartooth Scenic Byway has so many world-class options you could base an entire summer road trip right here.   More »

The Shady History of Mt. Rushmore

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DESTINATIONS:  Broken Indian treaties and the KKK...how much do you really know about Mt. Rushmore?  More »

Summer in Baja California Sur, Mexico

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RELAXATION:  Hot, salty, and slow: this is summer in Baja California Sur. Teresa Ponikvar shows you how to enjoy it.  More »

North America's Best Summer Shakespeare Festivals + Ticket Giveaway!

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CULTURAL IMMERSION:  Get thee to one of these festivals with all haste to enjoy the best interpretations of ye olde bard's plays.   More »

Meet An Expert: Japan

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DESTINATION EXPERT:  Meet Turner Wright, our DE for all things Japan.  More »

New Zealand: Your Safest Bet

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CULTURAL IMMERSION:  Some recent events have lowered Iceland's peaceful ranking. New Zealand is there to slip into top spot.  More »

Photo Essay: Winner of the Travel Therapy Book Giveaway

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RELAXATION:  White-sand beaches at sunset and cool mountain breezes...this is Travel Therapy.  More »

Backpacker's Secret Guide: Nan, Thailand

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ADVENTURE:  With a motorbike as your trusty steed, there are no limits to what you can see and do in Nan Province.  More »

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