The stunning Super Moon made an appearance this weekend, bringing the idea of ‘astro tourism’ to my mind. As a traveler I naturally find myself asking, “Where is the best place to go to view future astro events?” Few people have heard of Kanarraville, Utah. Located in the southwest corner of the state it’s home [...]
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The tribe of travelers at Eagle Creek wants to remind you of a few important words: Go. Get away. Take a trip. Unplug. Get off the grid. Sure, there are a million reasons why now is not a good time. But here are a few (better) reasons why it is: 1. You need to reboot. Maybe [...]
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The plan for this post was to come up with a list of the most bike friendly cities in the world. As I started doing research I quickly realized that A LOT of people had this idea before I did; like the people at Nat Geo, Ask Men, Virgin Vacations and bicycling.com (twice). So rather [...]
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I recently took a job at a small adventure tour company and have an upcoming business trip, which will take me to Houston, Dallas, Denver, Atlanta, Boston, New York and Washington, DC in a span of two weeks, I spent a good chunk of last night booking hotels. Using old standbys – Orbiz and Expedia [...]
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by Chad Rabe, Product Design Manager Everyone needs a well-built piece of luggage to help transport his or her belongings to the intended destination. Besides just transporting the contents of your trip, a great piece of luggage will help you get there easier and actually make you feel better during the journey because of its [...]
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Starting this year, choosing your seat on an airplane may involve more than just a window or an aisle decision. KLM Airlines announced a plan that would allow passengers the option to link their Facebook and LinkedIn profiles when purchasing their tickets or when checking in. The profile information would then be available for other [...]
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When combining business and leisure, we’d like to suggest there are no better places to go – or to take the new and versatile Ease Uprights- then those on this list. After all, if you’re working in a fabulous city, it is your moral imperative as a true traveler to make the most of your [...]
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When my best friends Jen Baggett, Holly Corbett and I—now collectively known as The Lost Girls—started thinking about quitting our jobs in New York City to launch a yearlong backpacking adventure around the globe, we banked on having 18 months to plan our great escape. We figured that would be more than enough time to [...]
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Someone once told me: the best way to learn a culture is to eat it. After traveling for years now—and trying new dishes and delicacies along the way—I believe it. Tasting foreign food is one of the most pleasurable ways to get a feel for a new place. Just by sitting down at a restaurant [...]
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When you think of epic treks around the world some names immediately jump out; Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp and the Inca Trail to name a few. Although all three will provide travelers with an unforgettable challenge and stunning scenery, they also come with a hefty price tag. The table below shows the base price for [...]
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