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Travel Tips & Inspiration to Help You Explore the World

Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem / Melody Moser

“Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” —Ibn Battuta

Eatin’ La Vida Local – how to eat like a local on vacation

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Eatin’ La Vida Local – how to eat like a local on vacation

Food is a language everyone speaks, bringing people and cultures together in a way few other things can. So keep these tips on the menu to ensure that your next trip is even more memorable and delicious.

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5 stunning historical destinations for a honeymoon in India

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5 stunning historical destinations for a honeymoon in India

While many couples who honeymoon in India prefer the popular hill stations, a new trend is arising. Newlyweds are choosing to explore lesser-known, historically rich destinations for their honeymoons.

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Romantic adventures you’ll love… both near and far

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Romantic adventures you’ll love… both near and far

I often write about big romantic adventures that you need a passport and a lot of time to get to. But you don’t need to travel for hours on airplanes and trains to experience something new.

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Need coffee? Here’s your Cup of Joe Around the Globe

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Need coffee?  Here’s your Cup of Joe Around the Globe

Ordering coffee outside of the US can sometimes be a bit tricky for travelers – but once you get the hang of it, you’ll find yourself enjoying some of the best stuff on earth.

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A remarkable tour of the Holy City with Sandemans

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A remarkable tour of the Holy City with Sandemans

During a trip to Israel last month, I had the opportunity experience Sandemans NEW Jerusalem Holy City Tour – an in-depth four-hour walking tour that takes you up onto the Temple Mount, one of the holiest of religious sites in the world.

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In the air, under the sea, on the ice, in a tree: a look at some incredible hotels

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In the air, under the sea, on the ice, in a tree: a look at some incredible hotels

Travel is meant to transport you — to other places, obviously, but also sometimes to other times, other worlds, other possibilities. These four utterly unique hotels are full of the magic, mystery, and wonder that travel embodies. These are places you might never want to leave!

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Book Review: The Honeymoon Handbook by Lonely Planet

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Book Review: The Honeymoon Handbook by Lonely Planet

Thanks to Lonely Planet’s new travel guide exclusively for honeymoons, couples now have an essential resource to help them get started in the planning process for this long-dreamed of life event.

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How to skip the security and immigration lines

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How to skip the security and immigration lines

If you’re a frequent traveler, you’ve undoubtedly had the near-universal experience of enduring a TSA security line or an immigration line upon re-entry to your home country. What if you could bypass these lines for good?

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The Adventure Mindset and how it can change everything

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The Adventure Mindset and how it can change everything

Nobody loves standing in long security lines, and I don’t know one person who is thrilled by the fact that most airline seats only recline about four inches, if you’re lucky.

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A journey along the Danube with AmaWaterways

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A journey along the Danube with AmaWaterways

AmaWaterway’s Gems of Southeast Europe River cruises are among my favorite travel experiences, so, last July, I took an AmaWaterways river cruise so I could visit Southeastern Europe, a part of Europe I I hadn’t been to.

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