Travel Resolutions for 2013
Train for a marathon. Organize your closets. Drink green smoothies. Not putting a smile on your face just yet, is it? What’s great about travel resolutions is that they are so much more fun to keep because they involve traveling, and who doesn’t want to …
Palm Springs: A Frugal Traveler’s Oasis
When most people think of a warm winter getaway, they think about Florida or the Caribbean as prime destinations to soak up sunrays. California can be an iffy destination if you’re looking for hot weather, but bargains abound if you’re willing to don a jacket …
Get Ready to Plunge Into 2013!
Sometimes you need to make a statement — big and bold — in order to start the New Year off with a fresh, clean slate. And what better way to begin a new chapter than with a dip into a body of water — icy …
A Near-Death Experience: Todd’s Dispatch from Colombia
While filming Dangerous Grounds in Colombia in search of their best coffee beans, our intrepid travel host Todd Carmichael had a close call when his Jeep rolled off of a cliff. Thankfully, he survived with barely a scratch. Read Todd’s firsthand account of surviving Colombia’s …
Point Lobos: A Real-Life Fairy Tale
By Marianela Pereyra As a little girl, I would use my imagination to make my favorite fairy tales come to life. When I arrived at Point Lobos State Reserve Park to shoot Marianela’s Top 10 California Beaches, I felt like I was stepping into one …
Spotlight on Costa Rica
by Oyster.com Staff The country with the world’s happiest people makes for an amazing vacation escape. Costa Rica can be anything from a peaceful oasis to crowded and touristy depending on the time of the year and the region visited. But it’s still far less …
Travel 911: Prepare for a Travel Emergency
Having to prepare for a hurricane, endure losing your luggage or drive through a snow storm are just a few examples of potential emergencies that may throw a proverbial wrench in your travel plans. Luckily, Travel Channel’s new web series, Travel 911, is here to …
Where in the World?
We can’t get enough of these Waterfall Wonders. This particular waterfall consists of a main chute that drops over a 120-foot vertical cliff. Hikers can stop and admire the cascading blue-green water from nearby picnic tables. But where in the world is it? Leave your guess in …
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The 72nd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now in full gear — and so is the action. From the Black Hills to the Badlands, thousands of motorcyclists have descended on the area to celebrate the freedom of the open road — and maybe set a …
Herd in Iceland: A Guest Post from the Filmmakers
Photo Courtesy of Lindsay Blatt / Herd In Iceland We asked filmmakers Lindsay Blatt and Paul Taggert to share their experience filming their documentary Herd In Iceland. They told us all about the traditions of the herders they encountered, the beauty of the countryside and the …
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