Oneika Raymond, 11/29/11

Traveller. Teacher. Thrill-Seeker.

I love who I am and how I look, and evidently, other people do, too. I say this since, as a black female who travels, I get A LOT of attention in certain places I visit. I can honestly say that my looks have stopped traffic. But my question is, should I be mad?

Fathom, 11/29/11

The ruler of the roost is a giant spotted eagle ray who will nibble little fish from your palm with a gummy, old-man mouth.

Ben Colclough, 11/29/11

Adventure travel entrepreneur and occasional travel writer

Today a growing number of older travelers are realizing that they are in fact at the perfect stage of life to hit the road and see the world. Here are just a few reasons why older travelers might have a better experience than their younger counterparts.

Josey Vogels, 11/29/11

Sexpert

I knew as soon as the words came out of my mouth that I was in for a hassle. I was just trying to be honest. After all, isn't that the best policy when you're crossing the border into the U.S.? Well, maybe not if you're en route to speak at a sex toy party convention.

Agnes Thor, 11/29/11

Photographer in Sweden

George Hobica, 11/29/11

Syndicated travel journalist and founder of Airfarewatchdog.com

If there's a problem with your flight, does anyone have your back? Yes and no. You'd be surprised how few consumer protections you have why you fly.

Perry Garfinkel, 11/29/11

Veteran journalist

Located in a converted Victorian house a block behind the Taj Palace Hotel in the Colaba district of South Mumbai, Indigo drew raves and a cult-like following.

Dan Morrison, 11/29/11

Journalist and author of The Black Nile: One Man's Amazing Journey Through Peace and War on the World's Longest River

A recent visit to the Triveni Sangam found hundreds of pilgrims walking under a blazing white sun to bathe and to collect the holy water in plastic jugs for home.

Kirsten Dixon, 11/29/11

We marveled at the overflowing baskets of morel mushrooms and the giant artichokes. We stared into the glass cases of offal loaded with pig's feet, faces of animals, and plenty of unidentifiable body parts. We looked lovingly at the confections and pastries.

Randy Fox, 11/29/11

Though I have photographed the area many times, I still get a deep-in-the-gut sadness when pulling into Braddock, Pennsylvania.

Pam Grout, 11/29/11

Author, 'National Geographic's 100 Best Volunteer Vacations'

In just the first 15 minutes, we'd already spotted a herd of zebra, a half dozen acacia-munching giraffes and enough warthogs that it was easy to understand why there were so many cheetahs around.

Dane Steele Green, 11/28/11

President and CEO, Steele Luxury Travel

As the lines to the back of the jet get backed up with people, the commoners get a glimpse of what is offered in front of them. They are teased as the upper class fidgets with their electronic massage seats while sipping on cold red wine and munching on salted nuts.

Christopher Elliott, 11/28/11

Christopher Elliott is a consumer advocate, blogger and author.

TSA Administrator John Pistole was busy making the rounds during Thanksgiving week, trying to assure holiday air travelers that their screening experience would be better than last year. Which it was, thankfully.

Katie Beck, 11/28/11

Journalist and budding francophone

People often talk about how friendly and hospitable Americans are, but I think Palestinians, at least the ones I've met, are miles ahead in this category.

Melissa Biggs Bradley, 11/28/11

Founder, Indagare.com

Everyday life continues in central Bangkok as always: buzzing, relentless. Many of the sights and temples, like the Grand Palace, Wat Po and Wat Arun are lined by sandbags, but all is dry and open for business.

Judie Fein, 11/28/11

Author, Life is a Trip

When I travel, I want to be Marco Polo, a pioneer encountering little-known people and places. I want to feel the exuberance of newness rather than the comfort of well-trodden paths. I just found it all in Vanuatu.

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, 11/28/11

Author of FLY SOLO, Founder of TangoDiva.com and JETSETextra.com

Made famous by the world's largest fish -- the Whale Shark -- Holbox Island is abuzz when the enormous creatures migrate to its warm Caribbean waters.