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 …
Florida Celebrates 500 Years in 2013
Happy 500th birthday, Florida! In 2013, it will be half a millennium since Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon landed on the shores of Florida, essentially becoming America’s very first tourist. To commemorate the 500th anniversary and honor Ponce de Leon for inspiring the European colonists …
Follow the Hobbit Trail in New Zealand
While it was snubbed from a Golden Globe nomination today, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey wins our award for the movie that inspired the most travel in 2012. Opening in theaters worldwide this weekend, this latest installment in filmmaker Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy is creating …
The Legacy of a Brazilian Architect
Brazil lost one of its geniuses this week. Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer passed away on Wednesday, but he left behind a legacy of work that tourists and locals will admire forever. The 104-year-old architect was known for his modernist design style and he collaborated with …
All-New Toy Hunter: Houston, The Toys Have Landed
Ladies and gentleman, this is your pilot speaking. Please make sure your seats and tray tables are in their full, upright and locked position. Houston, the toys have landed! And there are just too many of them in the state of Texas – but not …
All-New Toy Hunter: Southern Space Chase
Jordan is back and he’s traveling to a galaxy far, far away (ok, not that far — Florida), in hopes of stocking up on Star Wars figurines and replenishing his Star Trek action figure inventory. Watch as Jordan and his sidekick Steve hit up Tampa, …
Batisse the Royal Goat of Quebec
By Matthew Karsten The men of the Canadian Royal 22nd Regiment who guard Quebec City’s Citadelle have a secret weapon. It’s about 3 feet tall, covered in fur and armed with golden horns. Able to subdue even the hardest of men, women, and children with its …
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 …
The 50th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s Death: The Mystery Lives On
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s tragic death. The air of mystery that surrounded her both in life and in death makes it difficult to not be intrigued by the sex symbol. To honor her, a special exhibition of 23 candid photos of …
Where is Montenegro? : Get a Glimpse of the Jewel of the Mediterranean
Photo courtesy of Amanresorts Many people were hitting Google this weekend in order to figure out where in the world Montenegro is when the US men’s water polo team played the Montenegro team on Sunday. Of course, we’re here to enlighten you, since Montenegro is …
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