Any traveler knows it can be tough to look your best when you are constantly on the go. Your hair is exposed to foreign elements. You’re in unfamiliar hotel situations. And through all of it, you’re documenting the adventure with picture after picture. How do you ease the struggle of looking your best during travel, …
Farms have been the backbone of the American economy since our country began. But our fast paced urban lifestyle often prevents us from having a full appreciation of where our food comes from. Many of us have never seen food that isn’t in hermetically sealed packages, cans or boxes down at the local Pik ‘N’ Pay grocery …
If you’re like me, coffee is an essential part of every morning routine. It clarifies and jumpstarts my day. Life, when I’m traveling, is no different, but making my own coffee can be a little tricky and ordering out gets expensive. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of travel coffee makers available on the market. Universally, though, …
Costa Rica offers many travel destinations that are off the beaten path. Visit the Osa Peninsular or Pacuare River for great rafting and kayaking.
Everyone has their own ideal travel experience. For some, that travel is summiting the nearest snowy peak, for others, it’s wandering the streets of Barcelona or even taking a flight to visit family. No matter where your travel takes you, you always need the essentials. With the right backpack, forgetting those essentials is out of …
Nestled between Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier, Seattle is one the friendliest and most beautiful cities in the US. Known for craft beer and intricate lattes, it also is known for its ferry boats, zoo, aquarium and Space Needle.
Nothing is worse than stinging eyes and a crick in your neck when you’re trying to enjoy the city lights of Paris or the animals of the African Veldt. Unfortunately, this is a common side effect of the plane, train or car ride that got you there. Many companies offer travel pillows to make sure …
EcoPark Uruguay is a 100 acre wildlife preserve that focuses on sustainable living and ecotourism. It’s primary mission is to protect and preserve the land.
It’s so much easier to travel when traveling is lightweight, but you never know what you’ll need. A passport? Cash? Credit cards? With all of these items and more, no one wants to be bogged down while they’re trying to catch a train, hail a cab or drop into popular sites and restaurants. You want …
San Diego, located in Southern California, is a perfect place to go whale watching. Every December, up to 20,000 gray whales travel from Alaska to the lagoons of Baja California, where the females give birth to their calves. After several months, when the young whales have grown strong enough, the herd heads back north again. It’s the …
A travel purse should accomplish two things – form and function. You need it to be able to carry your portable essentials, while also conveying a sense of your own personal style. While it would be nice if the purse was a respected name brand, as this is usually synonymous with quality, you should consider …
The days leading up to a trip are exciting. You think about what sites you’re going to see, what food you’re going to eat, what pictures you’re going to take, and your anticipation mounts. But…then you have to pack. Figuring out clothing that’s eco-friendly, functional, comfortable, and stylish can be an unnecessary stressor. You can …
Often, a trip to Hilton Head is little more than one long week of golfing. That means you’re endorsing a lot of chemical application to greens, rerouting existing waterways for landscape design, and interrupting ages-old migratory pathways for reptiles. But to really appreciate the lowcountry — as the region is called by the locals — …
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Dennis Connor took Stars & Stripes 1987 to Australia and changed sailboat racing forever.
Here are two suggestions for healthy eating in Providence, RI. Both specialize in locally sourced food. One has a fusion menu, the other is vegetarian fare. Both are delicious.
So you have been to Miami Beach, Key West, or Sarasota and you think you have seen the real Florida? Not even close. You haven’t seen the real Florida until you explore the St. John’s River, the only waterway in North America that flows north. Located near DeLand, Florida, Blue Heron River Tours specializes in …
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The Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, Florida is the perfect all inclusive getaway vacation for adults and families with children . It is a vacation like no other.
The best beach in Australia may be located in the town of Dee Why, part of the Northern Beaches area near Sydney. Australia is blessed with hundreds of great beaches. Go there and find your own.
Long airplane rides across the Pacific to Australia and Asia can seem interminable. Here are a few tips to help the time pass a little faster.
Before you travel far from home, buy a travel wallet that will secure your cash, credit cards and passport. The best way to get money overseas is by using your credit card at a bank ATM.
Often overlooked by visitors, the lakeside town of Orta near Lake Maggiore and Lake Como is a romantic adventure of undiscovered beauty. It will take you by surprise and may just take your breath away.
In this fourth in the “Tips for a Timid Traveler” series, you’ll learn how to navigate a region’s public transportation through its train system.
The idea of free train travel within the European Union is starting to attract support from politicians.
In this third in our series, “Tips for a Timid Traveler, you’ll learn how to immerse yourself in your eco-tourism destination. You’ll make the local citizens proud.