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LP’s Top 10 Destinations for 2010

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So, is drawing names out of a hat the main criteria for this list?  More »

The Best, Strangest, and Most Dangerous Roads in the World

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At Matador, we've never shied away from the road. In fact, we live for the road.  More »

Western Australia: 10 Places You Don’t Want to Miss

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Ask yourself, are you going to Australia for the cities or the outback? If you answered outback, this is for you.  More »

Indian Summer: 11 Reasons to Visit India in the Summertime

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While the majority of travelers visit India in the winter, there are some who like it hot.  More »

Ideal Places to Watch the Sun Rise and Set

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Not all sun experiences are created equal. From Hawaii to Cambodia, here are some of the best.  More »

Top 10 Spots in the Black Hills of South Dakota

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National parks, chuck wagon suppers, and cave tours. If variety is your thing, you'll love the Black Hills of South Dakota. Rita Weatherbee explains.  More »

Matador’s Top 7 Summer Road Trips in the US / Canada

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Summertime in the US and Canada is all about road tripping. Here are 7 of our favorites, some well known, others following country roads that only loc  More »

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

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

Photo Essay: The Stunning Colors of Glacier National Park

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

South Korea Exploration: Roadtripping the Peninsula

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

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

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

Liberoachi, Voodoos, and Condiments: The World’s 10 Wackiest Museums

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So you've been to the Louvre and the Guggenheim and the MET. Bravo. Those are child's play.  More »

Munching Montana: A Road Trip Guide to Montana’s Most Unique Local Food

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A quick guide to Montana's most notable local food, whether restaurants, farmer's markets, or even wild edibles you can stop and pick along the way.   More »

The Top 20 Microbreweries in America

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Whether celebrating with a couple pints after a good climb or paddling trip, or just working up the courage to talk to the hottie across the bar, beer  More »

Bolivia’s Southwest Circuit. Backwards.

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Colored lakes, hot springs, flamingo flocks, geysers, crazy rock formations, and painted volcanoes await in Bolivia's wild southwest.  More »

Surfing Morocco

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The small town of Taghazoute is surfing ground zero in Morocco. Rhys Stacker takes you there.  More »

Bike Touring Montana: Classic Big Sky Rides

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Montana has wide open roads with little mountain towns along the way that are perfect for multi-day tours and world class riding. Here are some of the  More »

An Angler’s Guide to Spring Fly Fishing in Montana

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The serious, pleasurable work of catching fish from the end of an elegant cast is about to start.   More »

13 of Asia’s Most Spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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All of Asia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are spectacular, but there are some that simply cannot be missed.   More »

Boating Big Sky: Montana’s Classic River Trips

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From flatwater to class V, Montana has incredible rivers and stoked communities of paddlers. Local boater Brian French leads us down some of the class  More »

4 More Reasons to Visit Montana NOW

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Year round options make Montana good to go anytime. Here's why you should go right now.   More »

5 Choice Spots to Enjoy Spring Blooms

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Spring has come to the northern hemisphere. Here are some of the best places to enjoy the blossoms.   More »

13 Dream Locations for Travelers in Love

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#9. Santorini: seaside cliffs, black sand beaches, and blue-and-white houses on the caldera’s edge.  More »

World’s Most Amazing Archipelagos

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As dynamic land masses, archipelagos tend to offer dramatic scenery. Here are some of the most stunning examples worldwide.   More »

The Romantic’s Cheap Guide to Southern France

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Want to travel through Southern France but think you can't afford it? If you can get there, this guide will get you through without spending too much.  More »

Best of Belize

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Belize may only be the size of Rhode Island but it certainly has a lot to do.   More »

The Most Spectacular Treks Worldwide

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From Africa to Asia to Europe to the American West, the best way to traverse a landscape continues to be on foot.   More »

9 Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka in 2009

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From smiles to terrain, surf to architecture, Sri Lanka is good to go. Consider this special place as you look ahead to travels in 2009.   More »

7 Classic Adventure Spots in Asia

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From Japan to Bhutan, here are some of the classic spots for Asian adventure in 2009.   More »

Why You Should Travel Independently on the Trans Siberian Railway

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Carlo Alcos says you CAN travel the Trans-Siberian rail on your own. Here's how.   More »

Trekking the Sacred Mountains of Bhutan

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How to measure your country's progress? The Bhutanese use GNH, or Gross National Happiness.  More »

The 10 Most Spectacular Train Journeys in the World

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The best train trips worldwide.   More »

8 Natural Wonders of Chile

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8 gorgeous reasons to put Chile on the top of your travel to-do list.   More »

Top US Comic-Cons: The 5 Biggest Geek Celebrations in America

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Where's my Boba Fett costume?  More »

Great Routes Through the Maya Trail

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Finding a great route through the 1,500-mile trail of ancient Maya sites.   More »

Top 10 Dive Destinations

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Divers all dive for different reasons. Ask 20 to list their top 10 favorite dives and you’ll be sure to get 20 different lists. In order to he  More »

8 Trips for Getting Close to the World’s Deadliest Animals

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Whether you're an animal lover, scientist, photographer, or just an adventurous traveler, these trips bring you face-to-face with some of the world† More »

Best Trips: Vietnam Edition

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A collection of free online travel information for Vietnam.  More »

Best Trips: Thailand Edition

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Free online resources to help you get off the Thai tourist trail.  More »

Best Trips: Argentina / Uruguay Edition

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Tim Patterson rounds-up the latest crop of free online travel information for Argentina and Uruguay.  More »

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