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Apr 7th 2012 10:00AM - 0 Comments
"Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make someone smile while they're having a piss." - Banksy, "Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall"
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Apr 7th 2012 8:00AM - 0 Comments
The 2012 climbing season on Mt. Everest officially gets underway today when the first climbers begin to arrive in Base Camp on the south side of the mountain. They'll spend the next six weeks or so acclimatizing on the slopes of the world's tallest ...
Apr 6th 2012 5:00PM - 0 Comments
When most travelers visit Buenos Aires, Argentina, they explore the main hubs on San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta and Centro. However, there is another area 45 minutes from Retiro Station that is like an entirely different world: The Tigre Delta.
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Apr 6th 2012 3:00PM - 10 Comments
Most people think of the Adirondack region in New York for its great hiking opportunities, but the area also holds a lot of records and history that many people don't know about, locals included. To provide some information on the uniqueness of the ...
Apr 6th 2012 2:00PM - 4 Comments
When visiting Brazil, many people head straight to the big cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, there is a beach paradise located in between the two metropolises called Paraty that is a worthwhile destination no matter what your ...
Apr 6th 2012 12:00PM - 0 Comments
In Germany, one can go on a pub-crawl and claim to be sightseeing. There are centuries old pubs the size of postage stamps, beer halls one could land a plane in and more beer gardens than post offices. One could spend a lifetime exploring Germany's ...
Apr 6th 2012 9:00AM - 5 Comments
Places of worship have long been points of interest for travelers. Solemn and usually quite ornate, these buildings provide a window onto a community's history and values and often give visitors a much-needed pause while pounding the sightseeing ...
Apr 5th 2012 2:00PM - 5 Comments
Pay to volunteer? While many people assume volunteering is always free, going abroad to participate in community service projects often costs money. I realized this the first time I volunteered abroad teaching English in Thailand. After doing weeks ...
Apr 5th 2012 1:00PM - 1 Comment
One dilemma I often face when traveling is whether to take a trip to a big city or a small town. While both worthwhile, each provides its own inherently unique experience. Before booking your next vacation, take these factors into consideration.
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Apr 5th 2012 11:00AM - 0 Comments
Sally Shalam, a regular contributor at the Guardian, is an experienced travel writer with a strong focus on tourism in the United Kingdom. Her archive at the Guardian is full of wonderfully detailed reviews of accommodations across the UK. Many of ...
Apr 4th 2012 5:00PM - 0 Comments
Do you ever wish you could be Harry Potter for the day? You know, walk around with a magic wand, wear a cloak and giant glasses, hangout at Gringotts Wizarding Bank and visit all the places the young wizard himself did? With a stay at Rubens at the ...
Apr 4th 2012 2:00PM - 0 Comments
One of the perks of being a travel writer is you get to go to press viewings for upcoming exhibitions. While you don't beat the crowds (hordes of journalists and hangers-on attend these things) you do get to see some great art for free. And if a ...
Apr 4th 2012 1:30PM - 3 Comments
"There were five people killed in the past two days," Patrick, tour guide from Be A Local, whispered to me. "Even though the cops are moving the gangs, they're trying to get back in."
It was sunny and 85 degrees Fahrenheit that afternoon in ...
Apr 4th 2012 10:00AM - 5 Comments
In our ongoing attempt to demystify the Foreign Service, we're going to occasionally introduce you to diplomats living in various parts of the world. Amy Tachco is a 36-year-old Foreign Service Officer (FSO) originally from Southern California and ...
Apr 4th 2012 8:00AM - 0 Comments
The spring climbing season is about to get underway in the Himalaya where teams of mountaineers are already descending on Kathmandu in preparation for their expeditions to come. Amongst them is veteran British climber Kenton Cool who is not only ...
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