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Why You’ll Love River Cruising

Why You’ll Love River Cruising

Writer A.A. Milne once said, “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” Such is the case when embarking on a river cruise.

Travel Moment: A Market in Mumbai

Travel Moment: A Market in Mumbai

I’ve always loved the expression I captured of this man taking a break from unloading watermelons at the Arthur Crawford Municipal Market in Mumbai. He seems very serious and maybe just a little bit sad.

10 Things to Love about the New York Renaissance Faire

10 Things to Love about the New York Renaissance Faire

The New York Renaissance Faire will be opening it’s gates next weekend to another season of medieval revelry. This is one of my favorite Renaissance Festivals, and here are ten reasons why…

How to Learn French (or another language) on a Budget

How to Learn French (or another language) on a Budget

If you are interested in learning French for travel or living abroad, head over to Matador Abroad and read Thais Chalencon’s article How to: Learn French for free. In her article, Thais explains how she learned French in France on a budget, and she provides a range of resources to help you do the same.

Set sail with these insider Alaska cruise vacation tips

Set sail with these insider Alaska cruise vacation tips

If you’ve never cruised to Alaska, you may think it sounds pretty straightforward: you fly to the west coast, board the ship, and within days you’ll be watching moose dance atop glaciers, while bald eagles land on your balcony railing as whales breach in the waters below, right?

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