Feb 26th, 2012 at 9:00AM: While travelers often think of Dublin, Ireland, as the must-visit place for St. Patrick's Day, there are many other excellent destinations all over the world to celebrate the festivities. To help you decide where to spend March 17 this year, check out this list of ten excellent St. Patrick's Day destinations.
New York
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10 St. Patrick's Day alternatives to Dublin, Ireland
Feb 26th, 2012 at 9:00AM: While travelers often think of Dublin, Ireland, as the must-visit place for St. Patrick's Day, there are many other excellent destinations all over the world to celebrate the festivities. To help you decide where to spend March 17 this year, check out this list of ten excellent St. Patrick's Day destinations.
New York
I've attended St. Patrick's Day in New York many times and can honestly ...A story for tomorrow
Feb 13th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
I will do little to distract from the beauty of this piece filmed throughout South America but to say that this is maybe the best travel video I've seen in the last year. It's a combination of several things -- the narrative is rich and well timed, the landscapes are beautiful and lush -- but I think that the most important thing is the way in which it appeals to the traveler. In a way, we're ...
Gallery: A guide to South American cocktails
Feb 8th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Margaritas, Cuba libres, piña coladas and mojitos are drinks with Latin American origins that have become staples at bars across America. But what about the drinks being mixed up further south? Whether you want to know what to order up at the bar during your next trip to South America or you are looking for a way to raise the bar at home, these mixed drinks will leave you thirsty for ...Photo of the day: Ushuaia in spring
Jan 19th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Ushuaia, Argentina is the end of the line. Situated near the tip of South America, Ushuaia is the main departure point for Antarctic cruises. Though technically not the world's southernmost settlement--that honor goes to the tiny town Puerto Williams, Chile--it is without question the world's southernmost city, with a population, according to the 2010 census, of just under 57,000.
Flickr ...The graffiti art of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in photos
Jan 19th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Buenos Aires, Argentina, is well known for its booming arts scene. One way to experience the creative side of the city while also getting to enjoy the beautiful weather and outdoor scenery is through the myriad works of graffiti art that adorn the various neighborhoods.
Although many people may think of graffiti as dirty, ugly, or associated with vandalism, Buenos Aires is actually home to some ...The world's most ethical tourism destinations
Jan 18th, 2012 at 3:30PM: Each year, non-profit organization Ethical Traveler conducts a survey of the world's developing nations, analyzing their progress toward promoting human rights, preserving their environment, and developing a sustainable tourism industry. The study, run by Ethical Traveler's all-volunteer staff, factors in country scores from databases like Freedom House, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and ...Adventure Vacation Guide 2012: Ushuaia, Argentina
Jan 9th, 2012 at 9:30AM:
Just a few miles out of Ushuaia you can stand at the end of the Panamerican Highway and imagine the long line that connects you to Alaska. Wild nature surrounds you, face one direction and you'll see sharp granite peaks. Turn the other direction and you'll see the Beagle Channel, that relatively placid waterway that leads to the Drake Passage, and then, Antarctica.
Antarctica exploration ...Photo of the day - Buenos Aires overpass
Jan 6th, 2012 at 5:30PM:
This vibrant Buenos Aires overpass can't help but grab viewers' attention. Situated in the neighborhood of Recoleta, it looks as if it were inspired by a fancy silk scarf. (As an aside, why does super colorful public art crop up so infrequently in cities much grayer than Buenos Aires? One glance at colors like these and a minor case of Seasonal Affective Disorder might just vaporize.)
...New budget travel magazine debuts: Off Track Planet moves into print
Jan 4th, 2012 at 11:00AM: Off Track Planet, a Brooklyn-based online budget travel publication, takes its f-bomb dropping idiom into print today with the debut of an eponymous magazine.
Off Track Planet, for the uninitiated, is geared toward the 18-30 set and is particularly focused on undergraduates.
Accordingly, the publication directs its attention to several subjects of primary interest to college kids; among ...Photo of the Day: San Telmo antiques
Jan 3rd, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Few things make me happier than flea market shopping in foreign cities. Perusing the gorgeous antiques, handcrafted jewelry, and other treasures at the weekly Feria de San Telmo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was pretty close to a heavenly experience. This photo, from Flickr user Guillermo Esteves, captures one of the market's beautiful arrays of antique seltzer bottles and was taken with an ...iPhone app sees language barriers as opportunities
Dec 29th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Potential language barriers have international travelers learning the basics of communication before arriving in a foreign land, just to make their way around. Knowing common terms, even with a limited vocabulary, can go a long way to fulfilling needs. But what about making friends during travel and communicating with them later at home? A new iPhone app has the answer and is available now.
...Photo of the day - Argentine salt carver
Dec 23rd, 2011 at 5:30PM:
It's not enough that this Argentine salt carver works in a blindingly white salt desert under richly blue skies. He also drives a blue car and wears a blue-and-white striped shirt. This striking image was snapped by Flickr user megansnedden at Las Salinas Grandes, a salt desert in central Argentina. It is hereby dedicated to everyone currently inhabiting a dark, candle-lit, potpourri-scented ...Bound South: 3 brothers cycle from Alaska to Argentina to raise money for charity
Nov 26th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Every once in awhile, I read something really inspirational that makes me see the real potential of society. After learning about the Berg brother's bike ride from Anchorage, Alaska, to Patagonia in Argentina, to raise money to build a house for the Lake Agassiz Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, I knew it was one of those times.
Since August 11, 2011, Nathan Berg, 24, Isaiah Berg, 22, and David ...3 "glamping" accommodations for the luxury camper
Oct 22nd, 2011 at 1:00PM: For those who are unfamiliar with the term, "glamping" is a way for travelers to experience the outdoors, like camping, but with more luxury amenities, like electricity, running water, and sometimes even modern architecture. Check out this list of stylish canvas accommodations from around the world, perfect for those who want to get closer to nature...but not too close.
Wildman Wilderness Lodge ...First bar made of glacial ice opens in Patagonia, Argentina
Oct 14th, 2011 at 6:00PM: The first ice bar in Patagonia, Argentina, opened last week, which also happens to be the first bar in the world created out of glacial ice, according to Paola Singer of The New York Times. Located just outside El Calafate, Glaciobar is the newest addition to Glaciarium, a new science museum focusing on the region's hundreds of glaciers.
Glaciobar will provide patrons with gloves, hooded capes, ...
Photo of the day - morning coffee in Thailand
Oct 13th, 2011 at 6:30PM:
How do you take your coffee? Flickr user LadyExpat posted this lovely setup from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Coffee is a thing beloved around the world and served differently everywhere. Turkey may be famous for its dense and tiny cups of coffee, but tulip-shaped glasses of tea and ready made Nescafe are more popular with locals and the muddy stuff is served more as digestif. In Italy, don't even ...LAN Airlines surprises restaurant-goers with free tickets to South America
Oct 7th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
Last night, LAN Airlines surprised nearly 200 unsuspecting patrons at Nuela restaurant in New York with free round trip tickets to South America. The Oprah-style giveaway kicks off the company's Only in South America campaign, a multi-year effort to promote travel to the region.
In the midst of busy dinner hours, guests at the South American restaurant in Manhattan's Flatiron district were ...Video of the Day - Mexican Holiday
Sep 6th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Sometimes, choosing the right song to cut your travel videos to makes all the difference. Exhibit A - today's Video of the Day, shot by Argentinian motion graphics designer Molokoso.
The footage was shot entirely on a pocket camera (Lumix TZ10) equipped with an underwater housing and edited to "Bombay" by Spanish musician El Guincho. The song lends it an irresistible upbeat tone which ...
Traveler Q & A: Pavia Rosati
Aug 2nd, 2011 at 9:30AM: Pavia Rosati is the founder of Fathom, a recently debuted travel website. Fathom is smart and beautifully designed. It's full of exciting short briefs about various destinations across the globe.
Rosati, as you'll see from her answers below, is an experienced editor and an avid traveler. Her enthusiasm for Fathom's subject matter is palpable and infectious. We love Fathom and can't wait to see ...Knocked up abroad: the baby-friendly difference
Jul 29th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
Me in Istanbul on Mother's Day, 7 months pregnant, with Dalin baby product mascot
Just over two weeks ago, I made the leap from pregnant American in Istanbul to expat with child. My decision to have my first baby in a foreign country has been met with reactions from friends and strangers ranging from surprise and curiosity to outright disapproval. The transition to new parenthood is a ...
