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England: The Tropics of Cornwall

Cornwall, England. Discovering the Tropics of Cornwall, temperate rainforest-like climates found in the far southwest of England, visiting gardens and Eden.
New Hampshire Ski Areas Save Energy with New Gear

A March 2018 visit to Waterville Valley and Loon Mountain New Hampshire. Checking out their new snowmaking equipment that saves 90 percent on electricity and uses far less water.
Brazil: Making Conservation More Attractive Than Destruction

At Iracambi, a conservation NGO, volunteers can live in the jungles of Minas Gerais, Brazil and work with villagers who try to save the rainforest.
Japantown: San Francisco’s Heart

Japantown, a six-block area of San Francisco, is a perfect place to stay and use as homebase while explore the exciting city of San Francisco.
Peru: Hiking Up a Rainbow

Rainbow Mountain, in Peru, is located about three and a half hours outside of Cusco. The author takes a trek to hike the rainbow-colored peak.
The Monkey on My Back to See it All: RV the World

RV the World 2nd edition: David Rich roamed the world for ten years of solid traveling, much of time he and his wife Mary lived in RVs.

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Kayaking the Lower Salt River with high school friend Kristy. Sonja Stark photos.

Phoenix and Litchfield Park: Playtime in Two Arizona Cities

Phoenix and Litchfield Park, Arizona. Enjoying a visit to these two towns for kayaking, biking to breweries, enjoying spas and seeing the local sites.

View of the Chisos mountains in Big Bend National Park in west Texas.

Texas: Rowing to Mexico in Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park in Texas covering 1,251 square miles, extending to Mexico. The author stays at the Chisos Mountain Lodge and tours the park.

Dasa second hand bookstore in Bangkok Thailand.

Thailand: A Cozy Bangkok Bookshop Worth Discovering

Dasa secondhand bookstore and cafe is a stand-out in Bangkok, Thailand, providing expats with English language used books and a cozy cafe too.

The Pocket Butler’s Guide to Travel: Fly Like a Butler

The Pocket Butler’s Guide to Travel: How to fly like a butler. Charles MacPherson is a professional butler and provides travel advice about flying.

Amsterdam to Norway on a Cruise Ship

Holland America cruise from Amsterdam to Norway. Virgin cruiser takes her first ocean cruise on the SS Koningsdam enjoying the food and the friendly staff.

Maine Coast: Perfect Place to Try Out the Chevy Bolt EV

Taking the Chevrolet Bolt on a road trip up the Maine coast from Boston: The 2018 all-electric car provides fast acceleration and good highway performance.

Rolling Across the South in an 18-Wheeler

Trucking the Southern US. A writer reunites with an old Navy friend who turns out to be a long-haul trucker, and joins him for a week trip across the South.

Future home of the Woman's Hall of Fame, Seneca Falls on the canal

New York’s Erie Canal Towns from Troy to Tonawanda

A trip from Troy, NY to the far west part of NY near Buffalo following the Erie Canal, and advice on cruising in your own boat across the famous waterway.

Burning Man 2018: Memories of the Dust and Other Stories

Burning Man 2018: A Russian writer’s take on her 8-day experience in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada where everyone relies on others to survive in the dust.

Mook Oyster Farm on the Damariscotta River, Maine. Paul Shoul photos.

Maine: The Damariscotta Oyster Celebration

In Damariscotta Maine, a small coastal town, our culinary expert writer travels to an oyster competition pitting chefs from Canada and US in competition.

Delphi Greece: Visiting the Ancient Oracle’s Site

Delphi, Greece. A visit to the famous ancient site of the Oracle at Delphi, where Greeks and citizens of the world came to hear strange, cryptic language.

Alaska by Celebrity: Ten Friends at Sea

Alaska: After thinking about this wild and beautiful state for ten years, the author finally gets a group of ten friends together for a Celebrity cruise.

England: Gliding Across the Border to Wales

Shropshire, in the center of England has beautiful country and is famous for its Midland Gliding Club, which soars gliders in Long Mynd and over Wales.

For travelers with a sweet tooth and a craving for chocolate or gelato, Chocolaterie Cynthia in Baie-St-Paul is a must stop. (photo courtesy Chocolaterie Cynthia)

Charlevoix: Tasting the Seasons in Quebec

Charlevoix, Quebec’s famous “La Route des Saveurs” has plenty of farms and eateries for visitors to tour. Donnie Sexton tries some of the most famous spots.

Relishing Belize: Ruins, Rainforest and Reef

The author describes different attractions, lodging, eats/food, Reefs, Rainforest and much more for the perfect vacation in Belize.

Mexico City: Eating Like Our Ancestors

In Mexico City a tour of markets and pulque bars provide a taste of the ancient. From scorpions to edible flowers and mole, eat like the city’s ancestors.

The CORI Travel Pillow offers unmatched support, comfort and portability. Its modular design allows you to customize your choice of support and adapts to your individual preference and physique.

Travel Pillows, Trackers, and More for Travelers

Testing new equipment for travelers including the Cori Travel Pillow, the MyCharge Hub Plus portable charger, no-button polo shirt by Magna, and others.

Sicily: A Great Place to Get Lost

Sicily–reluctantly, the author rents a car and drives to Trapani, Erice and other cities in Sicily, and keeps getting lost. But the warm people made it ok.