Arroyo Guacamaya is one of the closest ecotourism sites to the City of Oaxaca, accessible by private vehicle in about an hour, or public transportation. La Guacamaya has most if not all of the features and attractions of the more …
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The Smallest Powerboat to Cross the North Atlantic by Bob Brown
Facing the daunting task of preparing to navigate the smallest powerboat ever to cross the North Atlantic and set a distance record, my brother Ralph and I were inspired by the hopes that this might be a wonderful vehicle to …
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To Tip or Not to Tip? by Ron Pradinuk
Confusion regarding tipping at all inclusive resorts, as well as in countries around the world, lead to numerous questions to me on a regular basis as travellers seek advice on the subject. There is no one simple answer as cultures …
Drake Passage To Antarctica by Leslie R. Adams
The earth was swaying, and if there is one word by which to describe what I had just experienced, it would be ¨Wow¨. That word passed my lips too many times to count. My little Russian research vessel, the Alexsey …
Fun on a Budget: 9 Ways to Cut Costs by Dana Caplowe
Summer is wrapping up, and for many people this signals a much deserved and much anticipated end of summer vacation before the weather turns chilly and the leaves begin to fall. But it’s no secret that the current recession has …
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Seeing The Sites In London by Victoria L. Cooksey
My recent trip to London, England, was one of the easiest trips to Europe I have ever planned. With everything in English, reservations for hotels and restaurants, using the Underground and asking for direction is so simple. If you’re at …
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Green Hotels & Resorts
Recently I received a press release form Wagstaff Worldwide that did not go to the trash bin but peeked my interest. “The Intercontinental Chicago earned the Green Seal Silver Certificate for Eco-friendly initiatives and highly efficient energy use as well …
My first trip into Mexico by Katherine C. Kirkland
I was excited! I had been invited to go down to Mexico to visit my best friend Sarah’s family farm. I called my grown nephew Adam to see if he would be interested in taking an excursion to Mexico. The …
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Winter Wonderland Awaits in Downtown Chicago by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Traveling to Chicago in winter, however silly it sounds from a Californian point of view, has its perks. It’s a real snow wonderland out there, not glittered cotton puffs in a surfboard store window. The most …
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A Visit to Paradise: Puerto Vallarta by Ron Kapon
Acapulco, Cancun, Iztapa-Zihuatanejo, Tijuana, Guadalajara and Mazatlan are cities in Mexico that I have visited in the past 10 years. An invitation to spend four days in Puerto Vallarta allowed me to visit “the friendliest city in the world” according …
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