Category: Travel
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One-Week Itinerary: Best of the Olympic Peninsula
One of the best parts about the Olympic Peninsula is that you don’t need to stray far from its main thoroughfare, Highway 101, to experience a good number of area highlights. Highway 101 travels around the perimeter of the peninsula and Olympic National Park, making it possible to see the best the area has to…
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3 Classic Patagonia Road Trip Routes
These three classic Patagonia road trips–covering the Northern Coast, the Southern Coast, and the Andes–are week-long itineraries that can be combined to explore this intriguing region for a longer period, up to 15 days or ideally more.
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The Best of El Salvador in 14 Days
If you have two weeks, you have enough time to get in all the best that El Salvador has to offer. From the western beaches of the Pacific Coast, through the ruins, volcanoes, and quaint, colorful towns of Ruta de Las Flores, into the hidden gems of San Salvador and beyond, expert author Jamie Jacques…
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Geography and Climate of Thailand
Moving to Thailand means not only getting used to a whole new set of rules and social customs, it means navigating an entirely new physical country too. While a general overview of the lay of the land is helpful for a traveler, for an expat, it's one of the keys to a successful life.
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Instaworthy Route 66: 10 Great Photo Ops
Route 66 is chock-full of sights—from kitsch Americana to stunning natural landscapes—that tempt photographers from all over. Here are 10 great Instaworthy spots.
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Weekend Getaways in Northern California
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The Best Day at Fenway Park
Got tickets for a Red Sox game tonight? Here's your guide to the best possible day you can have leading up to, during, and after the game.
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Best National Parks to Visit This Fall
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Nicaragua’s Best Volcano Hikes
No trip to Nicaragua is complete without visiting at least one volcano. Dormant and active peaks are scattered up and down the Pacific half of the country. With a couple exceptions, most of these hikes are long and challenging, requiring an experienced guide. Here are the best volcano hikes from north to south.
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Walking Chicago: Self-Guided Tour of the Loop
This self-guided walking tour through downtown Chicago passes some of the city’s most famous sights. You’ll admire sculptures by Picasso and Calder, gaze at some of the city’s historic architecture, and finish with drinks and a view of the skyline.
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Hiking and Camping in the Porcupine Mountains
Hiking and camping in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park truly provides a sense of wilderness and serenity, an escape from the civilized world.
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Jerusalem History: The First and Second Temples
No visitor to Jerusalem can escape hearing references to the First Temple and the Second Temple. Learn more about the historical time periods when two different massive Jewish temples stood approximately where Al Aqsa Mosque is now located.