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Why Road Trips Rock

Friday, July 31st, 2015

Road to Nowhere, photo by GoErinGo

I love  getting in my car and driving. It’s all about the open road, being behind the wheel, uncharted territory.

Here’re my 6 reasons to drive—instead of fly—to your next destination:

#1. You’re in the driver’s seat. Getting behind the …

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Antarctica vs. the Arctic

Sunday, March 17th, 2013

Ship in Icy Waters

How well do you know your ice-world geography? Here’s a test:

  • Do polar bears at the South Pole?
  • Do penguins live at the North Pole?
  • Can you see the Aurora Borealis in Antarctica?

No, No & Nope!

(Actually this last …

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Mummies of the World, Part II

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013

I’m not sure what it says that this mummy article is so detailed that it takes two posts. Perhaps I am a bit obsessed with decayed (yet preserved!) humans? Well, never mind…

Here’s the story of my continued fascination with …

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Mummies of the World

Sunday, February 24th, 2013

I wouldn’t say that I’m obsessed with mummies, but I am fascinated by them. It’s amazing to see how the human body can be preserved over such a long length of time. And how, after centuries under wraps, they can …

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Top 10 Travel Bucket List

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

Here’s the thing: The more you travel, the more you want to travel. This might seem like inverse logic, but you hear so many stories about wonderful places from fellow travelers that your Bucket List just keeps getting longer and …

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The 7 “New” Wonders of the World *Videos*

Saturday, January 12th, 2013

I recently read an article about the “new” 7 natural wonders of the world and was surprised to find that I’ve visited 6 out of the 7 awardees. (Although I’m not sure why I was surprised given that I’ve spent …

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Ice Art: Photo Essay

Tuesday, December 25th, 2012

I thought Antarctica was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but instead of being satisfied with my 11-day expedition, it only whetted my appetite for more — more natural beauty, more immensity, more clear, white light. These photos are the reason why I’ll …

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A Second Look: Revisiting Cities

Monday, September 24th, 2012

At this point, I’ve traveled to so many countries (92 and counting) and international cities (144 just in the past 20 months) that it’s no wonder that I’m starting to double up. In fact, quite a few cities top my …

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Inspiring Travel Photographers

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

I’m a bit of a reluctant photographer. While I have a great camera, I don’t really know how to use it and I hate carrying it around everywhere…Still I can appreciate how powerful a photo can be. So I try.…

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Colonial Gate Crashing

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

One of my favorite treats while on the road is to drop by a fancy hotel and pretend that I have a civilized life. I usually order a drink, chill out in the air conditioning, and shamelessly avail myself of …

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