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Why we’re heading in a (slightly) new direction

Why we’re heading in a (slightly) new direction

A few weeks ago, we released a survey to elicit reader feedback as to how we can better help you travel the world. The responses we received were very positive and encouraging, but more importantly, they were constructive. Readers did not hesitate to offer us specific ways in which we can improve the content we [...]

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How we find time to travel (and how you can, too!)

How we find time to travel (and how you can, too!)

“Where are you guys off to next? It seems like you’re always traveling!” We hear that a lot. Too much. From some, it’s genuine. From others, however, it’s condescending. Judgmental. Snide. I’m not always sure what they’re implying. Perhaps they think we’re all play and no work? Or maybe they think we blow all our [...]

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We want to help you travel the world

We want to help you travel the world

We want to help you travel the world. It’s really that simple. I recently described my own motivation for traveling, discussing the power of travel to challenge and change how we respond to this diverse world around us. Yes, travel enriches our lives, though it does not define them. No, travel is not your life’s [...]

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Discover the power of nature at Igauzú Falls

Discover the power of nature at Igauzú Falls

This is a guest post by Hillary Merwin. A few weeks ago, I helped you plan your trip to Argentina by showing you how you can enjoy the perfect three days in Buenos Aires. But a trip to Argentina would not be complete without also paying a visit to the Cataratas del Igauzú. The waterfalls [...]

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Asia

Asia

Thailand How to spend two weeks in ThailandThailand travel tips Malaysia How to spend 7 days in Malaysian Borneo China The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Beijing Hong Kong 48 hours in Hong Kong Cambodia Coming soon! Japan Coming soon!

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The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Buenos Aires

The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Buenos Aires

This is a guest post by Hillary Merwin of I lift my eyes up. All you need is a map and three days, and you can experience one of the most spectacular cities in South America: Buenos Aires, Argentina! Although it is the second-largest metropolitan city in all of South America, Buenos Aires is surprisingly [...]

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The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Baltimore

The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Baltimore

I’ll admit, I wasn’t expecting much. Although I had been to Baltimore once before, just briefly for an Orioles game, I had heard nothing but negatives since. There’s so much crime! Haven’t you seen The Wire? So when I was presented with the opportunity to travel to Baltimore, Maryland for a work assignment, I initially [...]

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United States & Canada

United States & Canada

Washington, D.C. The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Washington, D.C.Top 10 Monuments in Washington, D.C. Part One and Part TwoA brief guide to visiting the Newseum New York City Chicago The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Chicago Baltimore The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Baltimore New England 5 day hikes worth the trip to New England7 delicious things to do in [...]

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South America

South America

Peru How to spend two weeks in Peru5 things to do at Lake TiticacaHow to make the most of your time in CuscoA brief guide to LimaHow to plan a visit to Machu Picchu Argentina The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Buenos AiresHow to visit Iguazu Falls National Park

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The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Montreal

The Perfect 3-Day Weekend: Montreal

We knew it would be fun, a great long-weekend getaway, but we hadn’t expected Montreal to be so … well, enchanting. Don’t get me wrong. We certainly encountered the unexpected and downright quirky in Montreal, including but not limited to Darth Vader, Predator, and some very creative and expressive street art. But overall, this city [...]

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