Oceania
by Sean McLachlan (RSS feed) (7 months ago)
The vast and famous wardrobe of former first lady Imelda Marcos has been declared historically insignificant, the Christian Science Monitor reports.
The wife of Philippine president/dictator Ferdinand Marcos was noted for her elaborate gowns and shoes, none of which she ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
When you go to the other side of the world, you want to bring back a few things to show for your trouble. Visiting New Zealand with my 1-year-old daughter, and with nephews at home in America, I became obsessed with finding them something actually made in the country. A ...
by Jessica Marati (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
For photographer and Flickr user Aviv, this photo epitomizes adventure. The image, taken at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing of Tongariro National Park, New Zealand, evokes the thrill and exhilaration that accompany a trek into the great outdoors, but also the feelings of ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
Adrenaline junkies and globetrotting adventure travelers will want to take note of an impressive new itinerary being offered by Mountain Travel Sobek. Yesterday, the company unveiled a new excursion that will send travelers on a whitewater odyssey that spans six continents ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
No one is ever going to accuse me of being a tech junkie. But as a journalist, I've had to temper my Luddite proclivities so that I can earn a living while on the road.
Compounding the issue is my essential frugality and innate dirtbag tendencies. I only travel with a ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the reign of the "Two Hot Tamales," Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken were the badass female chefs/restaurateurs of the '80s and '90s, and the darlings of the Food Network in its infancy (read: when it was good). They helped to ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
Last month, I spent three weeks traveling through New Zealand, focusing mainly on the cities and culture. After living in Istanbul for two years, it wasn't the culture shock, the jet lag, or the seasonal switch that was hard to adjust to, it was the prices. While I knew ...
by Kyle Ellison (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
Stretching for 52 miles, across 59 bridges, and around 620 curves, Maui's famous and historic "Road To Hana" is not for the weak of stomach. Despite being listed on The National Register of Historic Places and as one of the Top 10 Scenic Drives in America by Lonely Planet, ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
I just spent a month in New Zealand and I don't ski, snowboard, climb mountains, or bungee jump. I don't like "extreme" anything and I'm not sure why anyone would participate in something called "zorbing." In the midst of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, it's too cold ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
"Does anyone know why we call these the Blue Mountains?" asks Tommy, our hiking guide.
My friends and I look at each other unsure. I feel silly I hadn't bothered to research such an obvious question.
"They are covered in Eucalyptus Trees, which spritz Eucalyptus oil ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
I'll be the first to raise my hand and say I despise most of the food shows currently on television and online. That's why I got so excited when I heard about "The Perennial Plate," a weekly online documentary series, "dedicated to socially responsible and adventurous ...
by Rachel Friedman (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
We fall in love with places, just like we do with people. Maybe you worship Chicago or Bangkok or Buenos Aires – or all three. Regardless of the locale, certain corners of the world feel like they belong to us, so profound is our sense of attachment to them.
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by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
Whoever said humans couldn't fly has never seen GoPro HD Athlete Alexander Polli wingsuit dive. Polli is one of the top wingsuit divers in the world, spending a majority of his time trying to find the planet's best base jumping spots and exploring treacherous terrain. ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
You know the old saying; it's always best to leave the party when you're having a great time. So it is with Anthony Bourdain, chef/author/keen observationist of the absurd/master of the pithy sentiment, and dark lord of the filthy, matted belly of the culinary underworld. On ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
Have you ever wanted to know where to go to really stretch your $100 as far as possible? To help you choose the most budget-friendly destination for your next trip, Tripomatic has put together a useful infographic.
The informational photo covers 42 of the world's ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
Reddit, the popular social news website, has been hosting a lively discussion amongst (alleged) current and former hotel employees across the globe, in which they serve up tantalizing tales of misdeeds, mishaps, scams and shocking industry policies.
Note that there is ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
In these modern times most of us have become very reliant on technology – some would say a bit too much so. But no one will accuse the 24 sailors on the Voyage to Rapanui expedition of being too technology dependent. The group will soon set off on an ocean journey that ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
While Australia is culturally rich and history significant in general, one worthwhile way to explore the best the country has to offer is through its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are particularly noteworthy in terms of culture and physical significance, and ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
In honor of the upcoming Shark Week beginning on August 12, we're bringing you some unique big fish fare. One prime destination for shark diving is in South Australia's Neptune Islands, where divers can have a very out of the ordinary experience.
Most often, divers can ...
by Alex Robertson Textor (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
Dunedin, with a population of over 115,000, is New Zealand's southernmost big city. (No disrespect to smaller Invercargill and other southerly towns.) For visitors to New Zealand, Dunedin feels like the real south of the country.
Flickr user carlcroom's photo of ...
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