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DelFest
17 Mar 2026
delfest.com
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The motorhome has always had an identity problem on wheels. It is supposed to feel like home, but most of the time it looks and feels like neither a proper vehicle nor a proper house. It sits awkwardly in that middle ground, too big to be elegant and too cramped to be genuinely comfortable. RE:BURO,

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Here are the 26 best restaurants in Pittsburgh, including Alta Via, Altius, Apteka, Balvanera, Bar Marco, Casbah and more.

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Bad Lunch | The Sun Magazine
2 Mar 2026
thesunmagazine.org

I’d come to think of being a chef on a yacht as a kind of psycho-spiritual quest, like Homer’s Odyssey, only instead of tumultuous seas and six-headed monsters, our challenges were wealthy clients who arrived by private jet with Louis Vuitton purses on their arms.

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If you’re heading to France and feeling nervous about the language barrier, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need to be fluent to have a great trip, and even knowing a few key French words and phrases can go a long way. And honestly, you don’t need to speak any French at all...

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Jambalaya is incredibly versatile with families passing down their variations on the dish. A festival in this town celebrates everything jambalaya.

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Retirees with solid nest eggs face a choice: Stretch that money in expensive U.S. cities or leverage it abroad for a lifestyle that would cost triple at home.

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This small town in the Panhandle offers plenty of charm and Americana through its oddball museums and delicious homemade pies.

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John Prine Night is an annual gathering at The French Co. Grocer in Marathon, TX to celebrate the life, music, and spirit of John Prine. Hosted by Sam Stavinoha, the owner and proprietor of The French Co. Grocer, and emceed by Austin-based artist, writer and musician M. Walker, the event occurs each October on the week

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Why American needs fewer bus stops
20 Jan 2026
open.substack.com

Removing them can turn a service people tolerate into one they’re happy to use.

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In the Great Smoky Mountains, an auxiliary team of élite outdoorsmen answers the call when park-goers’ hikes, climbs, and rafting adventures go wrong, Paige Williams writes.

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A firsthand look at winter camping in Quartzsite, Arizona—where nomads find affordable meals, unexpected community, and a place to belong.

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The Island Without Time
21 Dec 2025
theatlantic.com

I traveled above the Arctic Circle to find out whether a town really can live free from the clock.

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How to Leave the U.S.A.
8 Dec 2025
newyorker.com

Atossa Araxia Abrahamian reports on the desire of some U.S. citizens to emigrate in the wake of President Trump’s reëlection, and joins an introductory tour of the Netherlands led by G.T.F.O. Tours, a relocation company founded by two Netherlands-based Americans.

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The Airport-Lounge Wars
24 Nov 2025
newyorker.com

Airlines and their credit-card-company partners compete to provide the best food, alcohol, and bathrooms, and the right amount of access, in the contest to attract frequent fliers. Zach Helfand reports.

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Jeff Rigsby moved back to Afghanistan after the US withdrawal with a self-imposed mission to save lives and inform millions.

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Are you looking to migrate to Europe from the USA? There is no European country where an American can get a work and resident visa easier than in the Netherlands. The main requirement is: you need to become self employed. In this article we explain.

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36 Hours on Kauai
7 Nov 2025
nytimes.com

With its pristine jungles and small towns, this Hawaiian island retains the unmanicured charm of Old Polynesia with few modern intrusions.

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The Outpost - New River Gorge
27 Oct 2025
outpostnrg.com

Newly renovated campground situated less than a ¾ of a mile hike from the New River Gorge Bridge. The Outpost offers a variety of lodging options from newly renovated rustic cabins, recently paved RV camper hookup sites, updated tent platforms, field camping spaces and a Grateful Dead-themed camper. Amenities include; climate-controlled bathhouse, laundry facility, community fire pit and an temperature controlled lodge. We're also an outdoor music venue hosting live music events.

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Hidden deep in the Rockies and only visible by boat, Spirit Island is one of Canada's most iconic places – and a sacred site for those who have sealed it off from the world.

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The Quest to Resurrect a Texas Ghost Town
17 Oct 2025
texashighways.com

A journey to find a true ghost town reveals vanishing histories and locals working to bring them back to life

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Every summer, Spain's iconic Camino bakes under extreme heat, but Norway's St Olav Ways offer pilgrims a quieter, cooler path to redemption.

Indefinite Backpack Travel – Jeremy Maluf
7 Oct 2025
jeremymaluf.com
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Climb the tallest remaining fire lookout tower in West Virginia for unparalleled views—if you dare.

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Greyhound - Orion Magazine
2 Sep 2025
orionmagazine.org

Geography, capitalism, and America by bus

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One of the most dangerous places to visit, North Sentinel Island, is not known for the hospitality of its inhabitants.

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The truth is both simpler and more complicated than it seems.

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With ancient mountain ranges and historic trails, Travelers Rest truly gets more beautiful with age.

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Expatsi
10 Aug 2025
expatsi.com

Find out what country you should move to at expatsi.com

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Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.

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Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000.

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Following a traditional path used by traders and invaders, the Georgian Military Road has been a passageway for people and ideas since antiquity.

quincy california at DuckDuckGo
1 Jul 2025
duckduckgo.com

DuckDuckGo. Privacy, Simplified.

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Morris Adjmi Architects’ comprehensive design of The Nickel Hotel in Charleston marries local historical detail with modern convenience.

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Ponza, Italy | The Italian island of Ponza has retained a gloriously retro sense of mystery with impossibly turquoise waters, golden cliffs, simple, fresh food and an elemental yet trippy magic atmosphere

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Backyard Coffee And Jazz In Kyoto, Japan
24 Jun 2025
thedeletedscenes.substack.com

A "magical" experience, and what we get when we let people pursue their passions

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Plucked from the ocean, Trinidad's answer to the summer milkshake is now part of a frenzied craze around the world.

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Head out West for dark skies for a Milky Way so bright it casts a shadow.

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What I Found Driving Across Northern Michigan
21 Jun 2025
atlasobscura.com

Head “Up North” along the coast of Lake Michigan for sandy shores, sublime cherries, and butter-bathed, just-caught fish.

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Notes on Tunisia
30 May 2025
mattlakeman.org

I spent almost three weeks in Tunisia, visiting the cities of Tunis, Bizerte, El Kef, Tozeur, Tataouine, El Jem, Sfax, Sousse, Monastir, Kairouan, and a few smaller towns in between. At first, I th…

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Located in the sunny Algarve, southern Portugal, Faro is the capital and largest city in the region. Although often overlooked, it hides a fascinating past.

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Kappabashi is a neighborhood best known for two things: kitchen supplies and a Japanese mythological being, the kappa.

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New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, has quietly become a blue refuge in the MAGA red West for Americans who are fleeing extreme conservative strongholds.

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The Hobo Handbook by Jeremiah David
14 May 2025
theparisreview.org

May 9, 2025 – “The Guide is either the train hopper’s Bible or an outdated relic, a must-have or a crutch, depending on whom you ask.”

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Citizenship as a Service
13 May 2025
combinationsmag.com

Micro-states like Saint Kitts and Nevis now earn more from selling passports than all other exports combined. While tech utopians dream of digital republics, the growing marketplace for citizenship is already virtualizing sovereignty from within.

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Alderson’s Store
8 May 2025
atlasobscura.com

You can still shop in one of West Virginia’s oldest stores.

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The Palisades Restaurant in Eggleston
1 May 2025
atlasobscura.com

Dine in a former general store from the Roaring Twenties, when Eggleston was a hot springs boomtown.

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Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
28 Apr 2025
japantimes.co.jp

Since 2018, Sanya Cafe has been building community in one of Tokyo’s most colorful — and infamous — neighborhoods.

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Nordic or Scottish? For the residents of Shetland, the nearest train station is in Bergen, Norway. In Orkney, they speak Norn, derived from Old Norse.

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Hōshi, a traditional Japanese inn in Komatsu, Japan, holds the distinction of being the second oldest hotel in the world—and “the oldest still running family business in the world.” Built in 718 AD, Hōshi has been operated by the same family for 46 consecutive generations.

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These Are the Best Small Towns in Japan
14 Apr 2025
japanstartshere.com

Visiting small towns is the best way to discover the real Japan. Here's how to visit small towns in Japan in 2025, 2026 and beyond.

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Undiscovered Occitanie, France begs to be explored with its castle ruins, gourmet restaurants, timeless abbeys, and possible buried treasure.

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Travel through France’s greatest hits—ancient abbeys, royal palaces, cave art, and wine-soaked valleys—in this curated list of ten jaw-dropping UNESCO treasures.

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10 Ancient Greek Islands to Visit
8 Mar 2025
thecollector.com

Before Athens and Sparta, before even the Parthenon, Greece’s islands shaped history. Explore 10 ancient isles where empires rose, myths were born, and time stands still.

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This was not a luxury train, but even here, as in Indian society as a whole, the distinctions between the haves and the have-nots were clear.

Long-stay visa - France-Visas
24 Feb 2025
france-visas.gouv.fr

For any stay in France longer than 90 days, you are required to apply in advance for a long-stay visa, where your nationality does not exempt you from requirements.

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50 Years of Travel Tips
16 Feb 2025
kk.org

I’ve been seriously traveling for more than 50 years, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve traveled solo, and I’ve led a tour group of 40 friends. I’ve slept in dormitories and I’ve stayed in presidential suites with a butler. I’ve … Continue reading →

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In the dry and fiery deserts of Central Asia, among the mythical sites of both the first human and the end of all days, I found evidence that life restores itself even on the bleakest edge of ecological apocalypse.

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The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.

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Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.

Gibson & Associates LLP
30 Jul 2024
facebook.com
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From Greece to Panama, these countries offer tax breaks and steep discounts for foreign retirees.

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Renew my Passport Online
8 Jul 2024
travel.state.gov

This page includes information about our online passport renewal system, and instructions to complete your application.

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A Local’s Guide to Cap Ferret, France
22 Jun 2024
nytimes.com

A guide to France’s Cap Ferret, with insider tips from Philippe Starck and three other locals.

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Follow the footsteps of cowboys and coal miners—and catch a rare glimpse of the state’s wild inner core.

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At a time when many electric vehicle makers are pulling back, the cult gas station brand is building out its EV charging infrastructure.

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Spend time in the sand, try out a new watersport, or explore the surfer-friendly village where great restaurants meet local shops. Here are the best things to do in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

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America's Best Mountain Towns
23 May 2024
travelandleisure.com

From Stowe, Vermont, to Aspen, Colorado, these are the best mountain towns to visit in the U.S., no matter the season.

Bienvenue sur France-Visas, le site officiel des visas pour la France.

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The elegant languor of Lamu
22 Apr 2024
ft.com

Finding a new calm in Kenya’s island paradise

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As increasing numbers of pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago in Europe, local communities feel the pressure to keep up.

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Tokyo is the new Paris
5 Apr 2024
noahpinion.blog

It's simply the greatest city in the world. If you haven't been there, you need to go.

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New hotels and destination-worthy restaurants now complement the ever-appealing outdoors surrounding La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur.

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Rising political tensions could be scaring millionaires away from the country

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A rustic bench in Davis Mountains State Park beckons hikers to sit for a spell.

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Fleeing Trumpland
11 Mar 2024
businessinsider.com

Many Americans are vowing to move abroad if Trump returns to the White House. And this time, they may actually follow through.

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From Alabama to Maryland, these are some of the best dog-friendly beaches in the South, so you never have to leave your pup behind while you vacation.

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IL France Correspondent Tuula Rampont travels to the picture-perfect village of Montfort in the southern region of the Dordogne to meet expats Robert and Wendy Arbeit. They explain why Montfort has all the right bells and whistles for an idyllic European getaway. Sign up for our free daily e-letter to hear from more expats living their dream lives overseas: http://intliving.com/ILTVPostcards. Every summer, Robert and Wendy Arbeit arrive at their home-away-from-home in Montfort, France. A tiny slip of a village, a single cobblestoned road takes visitors through the picturesque historic center—lined with shops, cafés, and the Arbeits’ own blond-stone village home. You can read more about Robert and Wendy's dream retirement here: https://tinyurl.com/WendyRobertFrance If you've ever dreamed of retiring in France in first-class style without breaking the bank, then I urge you to sign up for International Living Postcards today and receive your free Retire in France report. Find out what's included here: https://intliving.com/francereport Please hit the subscribe button and turn on your notifications to avoid missing out on future episodes. And thanks for watching… For more info on ILTV & International Living, visit our website: https://internationalliving.com. Don’t forget to follow us on all of our social channels: ▶️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internationalliving ▶️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/International.Living ▶️ Podcast: https://biggerbetterworldpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ #monfortdordogne #monfortfrance #dordogne

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Twilight on the Mekong
29 Feb 2024
sixthtone.com

Chinese cargo shippers once dominated Southeast Asia’s rivers. Can they find their way back?

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Growing a spice once worth its weight in gold, a tiny isle in Indonesia was so coveted that the Dutch traded Manhattan for it. Some 350 years later, life on the two islands couldn’t be more different.

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A world away from the country’s luxury all-inclusive beach resorts, cool, aquamarine natural pools tempt travelers to jump in and feel the tingle.

UPCOMING JUKE JOINT FESTIVAL DATES
29 Dec 2023
jukejointfestival.com
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The Best Restaurants in New Orleans
18 Oct 2023
nytimes.com

There’s plenty of great Creole and Cajun food, of course, but also outstanding Vietnamese, Indian and Trinbagonian cuisine.

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In search of the eagle huntresses
25 Sep 2023
aljazeera.com

In ancient times, women hunters were common in the nomadic Kazakh community in Central Asia. But where are they today?

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The Seneca Skyway is a newly designated scenic drive in West Virginia, offering stunning views and unique sights along a loop through the state’s

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See the world “any which way” you can, says a seasoned traveler in her 70s.

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At 34, Torbjørn Pedersen embarked on a seemingly impossible journey that would take 10 years – and involve cerebral malaria and being held up at gunpoint. He reflects on the highs, the lows and the joy of getting married en route

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From Brazil to Japan, these communities are sure to charm you.

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A High-Water Year for River Rafting
31 Jul 2023
nytimes.com

All that snow in the West? It’s water now, and it’s providing a banner season for white-water rafting. Here are five rivers to run this summer.

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It’s small-town Texas’s go-to convenience store snack. Texas Monthly’s taco editor finally gives it a go.

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A funeral for fish and chips
22 Jul 2023
theguardian.com

The long read: Plenty of people will tell you the East Neuk of Fife in Scotland is the best place in the world to eat fish and chips. So what happens when its chippies – and chippies across the UK – start to close?

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A Perfect Weekend in Telluride
13 Jul 2023
nytimes.com

Well known for its ski resort, this mountain town in southwestern Colorado attracts plenty of summer and fall visitors, too. Here’s how to spend a few days.

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We all love Paris – but if you enjoy French food, history, and culture and aren’t fond of crowds, make room in your heart for Lyon and Lille. Here’s why they’re worth a visit (or two).

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5 Best Cities and Towns to Live and Retire in France
5 Jul 2023
internationalliving.com

For good healthcare and a relaxed lifestyle, France should be on your radar. Below are five of the best cities and towns in France for good-value living.

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36 Hours in Split, Croatia
11 Jun 2023
nytimes.com

This Croatian port city is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings.

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Visiting Suva, Fiji’s Capital City
19 Apr 2023
nytimes.com

Suva, the Fijian capital, is not on many travelers’ itineraries, but with a multiethnic population from all over the country and the region, it defines the urban South Pacific.

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New Orleans-based po’boy shop Melba’s sells more than just sandwiches, it offers literacy for lunch.

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8 French Sandwiches to Eat Before You Die
19 Apr 2023
foodandwine.com

French sandwiches are a thing of glory. Here are the classic combinations with baguettes, butter, and more to eat the next time you're in France — or ASAP elsewhere.

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We filed a public records request, but the Port Authority is treating airport pricing like a state secret.

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The Great Goat War of Southern France
15 Apr 2023
nytimes.com

A former Parisian moved to the country, fell in love with goats and let them roam free and multiply. Her winemaking neighbors are not enchanted.

A low-cost Japanese airline is expanding its American offerings.

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Discover some of the most beautiful hiking in the world on these bucket list hikes, from the Dolomite High Route to Everest Base Camp and many more.

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A long distance european hiking trail of 3034 km. The longest trek in France in the heart of the most beautiful national parks. Thru-hike the french mountains and hike through Vosges, Jura, Alps, Ecrins, Vercors, Ardèche, Cevennes, Languedoc and the Pyrenees.

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Travellers may go to Central Park or Times Square to see New York City, but there's no better place to feel the city's DNA and understand how it started than here.

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Home to one of the world’s most accessible live volcanos, the tiny island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s south is ready-made for unforgettable adventures.

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Discovering Tikopia | Superyacht Stories
28 Mar 2023
superyachtstories.com

The fabled island paradise of Tikopia is one of the most remote islands in the world, and while its heritage is Polynesian, Tikopia is a world unto its own

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In 1976, Suzanne Heywood’s father decided to take the family on a three-year sailing ‘adventure’ – and then just kept going. It was a journey into fear, isolation and danger …

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Every winter, Ivrea erupts into a ferocious three-day festival where its citizens pelt one another with 900 tons of oranges. (Yes, oranges.)

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George Town, a colonial port on the island of Penang, dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food.

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Of Australia's great road trips, the Tanami Track might be the most intimidating. But the rugged nature that defines this epic desert journey could soon change.

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Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it?

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These stunning photographs reveal the determination and resilience of a centuries-old way of life.

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Restaurants seek out SOS Chefs for its hard-to-find spices, vinegars, and oils from every corner of the globe

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The Silk Roads | Into Far Lands
7 Feb 2023
intofarlands.com

Experience history's greatest journey along the veins of the world. Relive the interactive journey from Europe to China, explore the map of the Silk Roads, or choose an outpost to trave back in time to.

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In September 2022, after watching many YouTube videos of other people on long-distance Amtrak trips, I finally embarked on a journey of my own. I took the Amtrak Southwest Chief train from Chicago to Los Angeles. Continue reading to learn more about it and why I'll do it again on another route.

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A road trip in the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La.

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Forget about flying if you want to visit many of these stunning specks of land sprinkled across the Caribbean. Hop on a sailboat or a ferry, or you can always swim.

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Festival/Event Calendar
21 Dec 2022
bluesfestivalguide.com
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In the dusty plains of present-day Sindh in southern Pakistan lie the remains of one of the world's most impressive ancient cities that most people have never heard of.

benefit payments abroad, beneficiaries outside the United States, taxation of benefits, reporting requirements, overseas direct deposit

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Do Expats Get Social Security?
8 Nov 2022
greenbacktaxservices.com

US expat taxes are further complicated by Social Security. Do expats get social security? Click here to learn everything you need to know!

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For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

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Bertrand Piccard’s Laps Around the World
19 Oct 2022
newyorker.com

The explorer’s grandfather travelled higher than anyone; his father went deeper. Now it was his turn to make a mark.

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It may be an unlikely spot for a cash machine, but the Khunjerab Pass ATM has been serving the small number of residents and border staff – and adventurous tourists – since 2016.

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The Pacific Coast Highway is among the most gorgeous routes in the United States, and there are plenty of great restaurants to hit as you drive it.

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MARLINTON, W.Va. — Traveling through a windswept landscape of spruce and cranberry, a scenic parkway that explores some of the highest elevations in West

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From multiday treks tracing the routes of a Japanese poet to classic climbs in Argentina’s Lake District, here are the 23 best hiking trails in the world.

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Sons of Italy - Men's Journal
16 Sep 2022
mensjournal.com

If you like cruising to work on two wheels (or simply can’t afford four) but don’t fancy showing up at the start of the workday sweat-soaked and wrung out,

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Americans are crowding into Europe’s travel hot spots. Here are the less-crowded places where Europeans are going instead.

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The Guilt-Free Pleasure of Airplane Movies
27 Aug 2022
theatlantic.com

Amid the endless tiny indignities of air travel, only one true retreat remains.

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The value of not flying
28 Jul 2022
koenfucius.medium.com

Why might people decline an offer of up to $10,000 just to keep their feet on the ground?

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The American Amusement Park's Wild Ride
16 Jul 2022
bloomberg.com

From the trolley parks of the early 20th century to the theme parks of today, these spaces of shared pleasure have been both a reflection of urban life, and an escape from it.

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Taking the kids to a baseball game, a movie, or Disneyland is a bigger financial commitment than it used to be for middle-class families.

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Recipe: Laotian lettuce wraps
9 Jul 2022
japantimes.co.jp

Light and fresh, this Southeast Asian favorite works as a party snack and a full meal.

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Turns out you have options that don’t include a ridiculous cleaning fee.

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Welcome to the ultimate list of summer road trips (complete with podcasts and snacks).

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Visiting Vladimir Putin’s Lost Russia
18 Jun 2022
theatlantic.com

An ex-Soviet state’s national myths—as well as the forces of nationalism, economics, culture, and religion—all pull it away from Moscow. Can Russia really compete?

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Your guide to the dreamy Blue Ridge Mountains, including excellent hikes, beautiful drives, and the best hotels and campgrounds.

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From a sandstone labyrinth to bears and marmots, Europe’s hills and mountains offer exhilarating long-distance walks. Just don’t forget your poles and harness.

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On Sardinia, a coastal hiking trail leads Gina DeCaprio Vercesi away from the crowds and into some of the Italian island’s most authentic corners.

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Tens of thousands of miles of abandoned railroad tracks have been developed into recreational paths since the 1960s. Here are scenic pathways through deserts, valleys, mountain passages and more.

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Pack a sheet, leave the wedding ring at home, and skip the street food.

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Hacker News
13 May 2022
latimes.com

Portugal, with its warm climate, plentiful sun and cheap cost of living, has become a destination for Californians.

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In December, a photographer set off on a 2,600-mile road trip, traveling from the Yemeni border to the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what she saw.

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Indonesia's 11 best beaches - Lonely Planet
14 Apr 2022
lonelyplanet.com

With a lush tropical climate and more miles of coastline than any other country on earth (except Canada), Indonesia is the world’s ultimate beach destination…

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Get ready to fly electric by 2026. Leading airlines are already onboard with the technology and are making plans.

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The stretch of coastline in southwest Africa is a strange and beautiful reminder that, in the end, we are powerless against nature and time.

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The long read: In 2014, an American dad claimed a tiny parcel of African land to make his daughter a princess. But Jack Shenker had got there first – and learned that states and borders are volatile and delicate things

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Jackson Parell and Sammy Potter hatched an ambitious plan during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic: to hike three of the nation’s most arduous trails — the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide — in a single year.

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Holly Herrmann vowed to move to Italy when she was 20. Her dream came true 38 years later.

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Is camping really an affordable activity? We break down the average RV campsite cost at luxury, mid-range, budget, and franchise RV parks.

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From ancient Egypt to the Persian Empire, an ingenious method of catching the breeze kept people cool for millennia. Now, it could come to our aid once again.

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The Maldives Knows Y.O.L.O.
7 Aug 2021
nytimes.com

The island nation is positioning itself as the place to go to rediscover the beauty of travel. But it needs to convince would-be visitors that it’s more than “just a beach.”

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The Mother of All ‘Abandoned’ Airports (2015)
10 Jun 2021
abandonedberlin.com

West Berlin's lifeline during the Soviet Blockade, Tempelhof Airport has since become the city’s biggest park. Berliners will fight to keep it that way.

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Climate change is bringing tourism and tension to Longyearbyen on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.

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From Buc-ee’s Beaver Nuggets to 7-Eleven Spam musubi

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Paris subways has long and interesting story. Illegal exploration of tunnels can show the power of the underground world of France.

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The much-easier cousin of okonomiyaki, stir-fried pork and spring cabbage are sandwiched between an omelette for a light, quick meal.

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The hills are alive with socially distant adventures.

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Yonder — OFLAND
8 Apr 2021
stayyonder.com

Welcome to Ofland (formerly Yonder)! We've changed our name! New Name. Same Magic. More Adventure. Learn More here.

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Regaining my sense of smell is tedious and slow, but I’m using the only therapy proven to work.

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An enchanting documentary about men and their best friends combing the northern Italian forests for an unlikely delicacy.

Discover the natural beauty that Ventana Asheville has to offer. This luxurious mountain real estate community is located in Western North Carolina and has

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The Billy Motel & Bar
22 Feb 2021
thebillymotel.com
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In France, savory cakes salés are served as a light nibble before dinner. They’re remarkably versatile and come together in a snap.

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The Lost History of Yellowstone
8 Jan 2021
smithsonianmag.com

Debunking the myth that the great national park was a wilderness untouched by humans

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How a group of nonresident homeowners tried to influence a rural Colorado election.

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Oh, you hit the fire road again with your lifted Wrangler? Cute.

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With so much of the world inaccessible right now, we’re taking a look through our archive of travel writing to revisit our past trips and to look at how Lonely…

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Grab your hiking boots and a good book: These Asheville glamping options combine Blue Ridge Mountains hikes with outdoors luxury.

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[caption id="attachment_86105" align="alignright" width="1000"] "See New Zealand First," (detail), 1939, Marcus King (detail)[/caption]In the 21st century...

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Turns out, Dracula's home country is staggeringly beautiful.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
18 Jul 2020
thediscoverer.com
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Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Colorado, and for good reason. Our great state…

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- ways to support - My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnnyharris Our custom Presets & LUTs: https://store.dftba.com/products/johnny-iz-luts-and-presets - where to find me - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnny.harris/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnny.harris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyHarrisVox Iz's (my wife’s) channel: https://www.youtube.com/iz-harris - how i make my videos - Tom Fox makes my music, work with him here: https://tfbeats.com/ I make maps using this AE Plugin: https://aescripts.com/geolayers/?aff=77 All the gear I use: https://www.izharris.com/gear-guide - my courses - Learn a language: https://brighttrip.com/course/language/ Visual storytelling: https://www.brighttrip.com/courses/visual-storytelling - about - Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny's visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University. - press - NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/09/opinion/democrats-blue-states-legislation.html NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000007358968/covid-pandemic-us-response.html Vox Borders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLrFyjGZ9NU Finding Founders: https://findingfounders.co/episodes/johnny-harris-2esj3-c3pet-2pg4c-xbtwa-5gaaa NPR Planet Money: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1072164745

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On an epic bike trip through the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, a pair of travelers learns when to say yes to adventure.

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Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHrCI9eSJGQ

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The Best Little Museum You Never Visited in Paris
19 Feb 2020
smithsonianmag.com

The Museum of Arts and Crafts is a trove of cunning inventions

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Colombia is on a mission to make sense of its rich biodiversity, isolated thanks to years of war. For researchers, it is a golden opportunity – and a breathtaking adventure.

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10 of the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe
12 Feb 2020
theguardian.com

There are must-sees, of course, but to really get under the skin of Europe’s great cities go for our pick of less-touristy districts

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A Battle for the Soul of Marfa
22 Jan 2020
texasmonthly.com

What happens when a wealthy patron wears out his welcome?

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The best place to eat in Germany is in a little village in a forest.

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A Pilgrimage to the Pub at the End of the World
20 Jan 2020
outsideonline.com

For decades, the Old Forge was the holy grail of the British outdoors community. The UK's remotest pub, it could only be reached via boat or a three-day walk through one of Britain's last true wildernesses, the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland. A dispute between some locals and a new owner threatened the legend—until they decided to open up a pub of their own.

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Known for its beautiful setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, is a charming metropolis for those seeking a mid-sized city to call home (its population is just a hair under 94,000). Aside from abundant natural beauty and a temperate climate, Asheville offers a lively arts and music scene, plus diverse cuisines and more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city. (Its unofficial nickname? Beer City USA.

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In the 1800s, farmers cultivated mushrooms in abandoned quarries underneath the French capital.

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To be an off-season caretaker of Bodie, California (winter population: 5), you need a high tolerance for cold, solitude, and two-hour grocery runs.

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Readers’ choice: Tokyo’s best ramen shops
20 Dec 2019
japantimes.co.jp

Last month, The Japan Times published its curated list of Tokyo's five best ramen shops. But Japan's capital city is a truly massive metropolis boasting restaurants galore, so we wanted to know: What did we overlook? And where are your favorite ramen shops?

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Journey to the Place Where Pesto Was Born
15 Dec 2019
getpocket.com

Somewhere on its path to global ubiquity, pesto became a catchall name for any random herby sauce thrown in a blender. Now Ligurians want it back

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Alone at the Top of Texas
8 Dec 2019
getpocket.com

With the state’s four highest peaks, Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers incredible vistas and rewarding trails, which you just might have mostly to yourself.

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The town hasn't yet become the promised global-trade nexus. Nonetheless the shopping zone has lured entrepreneurs hoping to get rich and shoppers trying to get a bargain.

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If you're a conspicuous non-Japanese living in the country, then you've likely experienced the empty-seat phenomenon with varying frequency and intensity.

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Step into the private kitchens of Basque country’s sociedades gastronómicas, where everything revolves around food

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Spain's Happy Little Carless City - Reasons to be Cheerful
17 Oct 2019
reasonstobecheerful.world

Wherever you find advocates for saner transportation, their dream scenario usually hinges on the same outcome: making cities blissfully free of cars. To this end, the Spanish city of Pontevedra, population 84,000, has done something remarkable: it has reduced car use in its historic core by 90 percent, and citywide...

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A lively Appalachian college town, a genteel resort spot and stops along the Blue Ridge Parkway offer a colorful fall weekend of music, crafts, beer and majestic views.

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On the Hunt for the World’s Rarest Pasta
10 Sep 2019
getpocket.com

Delicate and impossible to replicate, su filindeu (or the “threads of God”) is a pasta made of hundreds of tiny strands by a single woman in a hillside town in Sardinia. She’ll make it for you too—if you’re willing to walk 20 miles overnight

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Drifting Through Puglia, Italy’s Heel
29 Aug 2019
nytimes.com

Arriving exhausted, the 52 Places Traveler found Puglia the perfect place to go with the flow.

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From local manners to social etiquette and cultural sensitivity, this guide will help you become a model traveller in Tokyo and Japan

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One man’s dream of bringing enlightenment back to its forgotten birthplace.

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These desert libraries have been around for centuries and they hold sacred texts from ancient times.

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Photographer Eiji Ohashi has spent nine years photographing Japan’s ubiquitous vending machines in the most remote and sparsely populated locations.

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The Galup factory and its sweet Christmas bread is the pride of Pinerolo

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Why Not The Worst?
1 Aug 2019
washingtonpost.com
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Don’t Camp at Walmart
31 Jul 2019
getpocket.com

Big-box parking lots are an easy stopgap, but there’s so much public land waiting for those willing to look a little.

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The Murders That Shook a Mountain Town
30 Jul 2019
outsideonline.com

Last winter, Moroccan officials found two hikers dead on the trail to the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains. The international investigation that followed revealed the fragility of the adventure travel economy, as well as what happens when a small tourist hub is suddenly made strange by violence.

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Nomads have been central to the country’s history for centuries. Anthony Sattin joins the roaming empire

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Estoril, which was once the wartime home of royalty seeking sanctuary—and the spies who watched them—enjoys an enchanting faded glamour today

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The 52 Places Traveler was one of four tourists on the remote Falkland Islands, also known as Las Malvinas. But there were thousands of penguins.

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The Last Frontier, by Ted Conover
21 Jul 2019
harpers.org

Homesteaders on the margins of America

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The Citroën 2CV seemed like the perfect car for a road trip through the Cévennes region. And in its own slow, cranky way, it was.

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The local market as museum.

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In a stunning series of photos, Tiago & Tania explore the beauty of Chefchaouen, a whimsical Moroccan mountain town known as the "Blue Pearl."

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Camping equipment for the savvy off roader, overland traveler Camping grills, lantern hangers, 12 volt fridge slides and overland travel equipment.

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A dispute between residents of a small island off France’s western coast and summer vacationers taps into France’s still unbroken connection to its agricultural past.

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To find real solitude, you have to go out of range. But every year that’s harder to do, as America’s off-the-grid places disappear.

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The legend of the Sourtoe Cocktail continues.

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Follow my adventures on Instagram! http://instagram.com/Jeffrey.hk Dropped new timelapse! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JBMpzW_B58 Hi all, i built a 24K resolution 360 camera specifically for upcoming 360 timelapse project. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fseH9Kd5ooM If you'd like to support my camera work so I can continue timelapse (this piece used up more than half of my D750 Shutter Life. Rain and camera also don't get along) please check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YTJeffHK 30 Days of Timelapse, about 80,000 photos combined. 1500GB of Project files. Sailing in the open ocean is a unique feeling and experience.I hope to capture and share it for everyone to see. Support my photo/videography by buying through my affiliate links! Best Value Fullframe for timelapse https://amzn.to/2MYk2vX Fisheye lens used in 30 days timelapse https://amzn.to/30uE4Aw 360 camera I use https://amzn.to/2Qfgcku Drone https://amzn.to/2Qhxk98 BIG JUICE powerbank for everything https://amzn.to/304fKJq Gaffer Tape (no residue) https://amzn.to/2LCRLYq Silica Gel Packs https://amzn.to/2N083xJ Good intervalometer https://amzn.to/2N1ETOS Good Entry Tripod https://amzn.to/2ZWp8e7 Pro Tripod https://amzn.to/2NYSlCH Budget Time lapse Motion Control https://amzn.to/2A4H7Vd Advance time lapse Motion control https://amzn.to/2PQ5ctn Route was from Red Sea -- Gulf of Aden -- Indian Ocean -- Colombo -- Malacca Strait -- Singapore -- South East China Sea -- Hong Kong Camera used: D750, Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 0:32 Milky Way 0:53 Sirius Star (I think) Correction: Jupiter the planet according to some viewers 1:17 Approaching Port of Colombo 1:45 Cargo Operation 2:08 Departure Colombo with Rainstorm 2:29 Beautiful Sunrise 3:13 Lightning Storm at Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait 3:29 Clear night sky Milky Way with lightning storm 4:01 Camera getting soaked 5:09 Arrival Singapore 5:56 Departure Singapore 6:20 Moon-lit night sky 6:48 Another Sunrise 8:30 Headed due north and you can see Ursa Major rotating neatly around Polaris. 8:36 Squid Boats 8:54 Chaotic Traffic 9:15 Arrival Hong Kong Music: Philip G Anderson - Winter (from 0:00 to 4:37 and 8:00 to 10:00) Buy Winter here: https://philipganderson.bandcamp.com/album/winter Stellardrone - Billions And Billions (from 4:37 to 8:00) =====10 Reasons Why Maritime is AWESOME ===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U18AHZbS_M =====10 Reasons Why Maritime SUCKS ===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdMYEKwxTyo =====How To Anchor a Mega-Ship ===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62O7KYfb4GA =====Where did I go last 2 months?? Cancun Adventure====== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsizwRUXoa0 =====Navigation Bridge of a Mega Ship===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj3_peT4u9M =====A Tour of Mega Ship's Engine Room===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7BhBsVigZw =====HEAVY SEAS! Bad Weather in Atlantic Ocean===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZA6gNeZ5G4 =====Cargo Operations on Ship===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj7ixi2lqF4 =====Top 6 Questions about Merchant Marine===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBpQ9Y4jEfg

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From artists to advocates, a new book highlights women in the outdoors.

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In 1765, an English explorer gave two islands a rather unfortunate name that has sheltered them from the world and preserved one of Earth’s last paradises.

For the past 100 years, a box of never-before-seen negatives has been preserved in a block of ice in Antarctica. Recently, Conservators of the New Zealand

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The best beach camping in California

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Who Killed Tulum?
20 Feb 2019
longform.org

Greed, gringos, diesel, drugs, shamans, seaweed, and a disco ball in the jungle.

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The train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is a great way to see more of Thailand, but depending on your travels it’s not always the best way. With some planning by picking the right trains, you can save…

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British bars are ubiquitous in Kansai, but a genuine Irish establishment should follow these 'Ten Commandments':

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In Mexico City, the country’s native corn is experiencing a culinary renaissance.

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An insider's guide to the riads of Morocco—and whether they're right for you.

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At Gangtey Lodge, guests feel ever so far away. More than three hours from the capital city of Thimphu, along the National Highway and ultimately beyond the single road that leads into the once-hid…

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How to travel by train from the UK to any country in mainland Europe, within Europe & around the world...

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Photographer Jayanta Roy documents the frigid landscape of the Tibetan Plateau.

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'I'll have a draft,' says Yasuo Fujinuma, heaving himself down at the sushi counter. He pulls a pack of cigarettes from a frayed pocket of his sweater. From the corner of the restaurant, a small TV hums the noon weather forecast. He never drinks at noon.

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Stretching more than 1,200km between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, the Pamir Highway is one of the world's wildest roads – and for the intrepid traveller, one of the most epic road trips.

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If you love a burger...

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It’s so much more than staring at trees.

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From Lithuania, with love
28 Oct 2018
roadsandkingdoms.com

In February 2015, a cryptic email reached former NPR correspondent Ann Cooper from around the globe and across 28 years. It would pull her back into one of the most extraordinary reporting jobs in her career.

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The Road of Doom Leads to A Lemony Heaven
24 Oct 2018
roadsandkingdoms.com

Limoncello on Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

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Like a Cheesecake Factory crossed with a nightclub on steroids, but with absolutely fantastic Colombian food

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Rungis, a wholesale food market bigger than Monaco, is beloved in culinary circles, but this “working-class place” is unknown to most visitors to Paris.

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Word of Mouth: San Miguel de Allende
9 Oct 2018
coolhunting.com

Based on the consistently fresh cuts and minimalist feel, you'd think AMP (A Mulher do Padre) was new to the scene. But the São Paulo-based label known for styles more akin to edgy Japa…

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Imsouane in Imsouane, Morocco
9 Oct 2018
atlasobscura.com

Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.

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A newfound peace has spurred the hunt for disease-resistant wild cacao within the nation’s borders. What scientists find could help the country expand its role in the global trade.

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Some claim this West Virginian rock art was written by Irish monks in the Ogham.

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Because life is better outside.

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From seaside campsites to luxury treehouses, we're the most comprehensive guide to camping and glamping across the UK. Camp on farms, beaches and country estates.

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A History of Moscow in 13 Dishes
31 Aug 2018
roadsandkingdoms.com

War, hunger, and some of the world’s great doomed social experiments all changed the way that Moscow eats.

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Careening through the desert, a massive railway sustains life in northwest Africa

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Sevanavank in Sevan, Armenia
31 Aug 2018
atlasobscura.com

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

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Because food tourism is the best tourism.

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Desert Getaway

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Surveying muskoxen in the Russian far north.

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This map is now available in app form! WiFox is available on the App Store and Google Play.     Finding an open

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This small town in Alsace beat out 13 other villages for the title this year.

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Mauby
26 Jun 2018
atlasobscura.com

Mauby has been a cure-all and refresher since the 1900s.

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Kitfo - Gastro Obscura
14 Jun 2018
atlasobscura.com

Kitfo is a blend of raw beef, butter, and spice.

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Employees and guests alike will tell you that it's impossible to explain the feeling at Phantom Ranch, a bunkhouse and restaurant on the canyon's floor. It's a vibe you have to experience to get.

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I used to think Marfa was a kind of practical joke that West Texans were playing on cultural elites. It’s remote even for Texas. The nearest airports are in El Paso and Carlsbad, New Mexico, each 2…

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This is the laid-back Moroccan surf town of your dreams.

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Hotels, shops, bars, restaurants — dogs are welcomed warmly just about everywhere. For Pip (a.k.a. Pierre), the prancing was never better.

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Disruptive technology is embraced in sectors where customers are eager to tear up and replace old models for doing business. That's not so much the case

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In Wonder Valley, the silence makes its own kind of noise. And Twentynine Palms makes its own kind of music.

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When the U.S. media began reporting on the phenomenon of “forest bathing” as a therapy for mental and physical health, the online commentariat—as it will—mocked the concept relentlessly as yet another pretentious, bourgeois repackaging of something thoroughly mundane.

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The Marfa Mystique
23 Nov 2017
texasmonthly.com

Outsiders remain fascinated with unraveling the secrets of this place. But locals can explain, one story at a time.

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From the Red Sea to Hong Kong in 10 minutes – a stunning cargo-ship timelapse

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A photographer captures time standing still inside the iconic joints.