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For those of us who consider pets members of the family, leaving them behind when we travel often isn't an option, especially if they're a certified companion or therapy animal. Sometimes, however, we just want to bring our furry friends along. Fortunately, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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5 Tips For Traveling With Pets
Beverly, Flickr
For those of us who consider pets members of the family, leaving them behind when we travel often isn't an option, especially if they're a certified companion or therapy animal. Sometimes, however, we just want to bring our furry friends along. Fortunately, ...Five Things To Bring On A Long-Distance Bus Trip In A Developing Nation
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It may be a cliche, but it's true: if you want to get off the beaten path when you travel, at some point you're going to have to take a long-distance bus ride. Even if you're not a backpacker, some destinations are accessible only by the most ...Why Ditching Preconceived Notions Can Make For Better Travel
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Raise your hand if you've ever had heightened expectations or an ill-informed idea of a destination prior to a trip.
Me too. Many things influence our preconceived ideas about a place: daydreams, prejudice (I'm using this word in its traditional ...5 Alternatives To Car Camping This Summer
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If you're the outdoorsy type, it's hard not to enjoy car camping, as long as you find a destination and campground that are compatible with your interests and needs. Not that I'm speaking from experience, but ... let's just say the romantic, roughing-it ...TSA As Fashion Police, Agent Criticizes 15-Year-Old Girl's Clothing Choices
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Not content to save airline passengers from bottles of hand lotion larger than an ounce and Chewbacca's light-saber walking stick, one TSA agent reportedly took it upon himself to criticize a 15-year-old girl for an outfit he deemed too revealing.
The teen ...Got Granita? Savoring A Summertime Sweet In Italy
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It will officially be summer in just a few days, and who doesn't associate long, hot days with ice cream? Or, depending upon your preferences, lactose-digesting capabilities, and what part of the world you're in, gelato, sorbet, paletas, kulfi, faloodeh, bur ...Galley Gossip: 9 Safety Tips For New Flight Attendants (And Solo Travelers)
1. "The Gift of Fear," by Gavin De Becker, should be required reading for all men and women, especially for those of us who travel, particularly for women who travel alone. I've recommended this book to more flight attendants and passengers than anything thing else over the ...Nina Katchadourian: Aviation Artiste
Courtesy of Nina Katchadourian
Gadling has reported on the quirky photographs of frequent flier Nina Katchadourian before. Best known for her toilet-seat-cover self-portraits (really), the California-born photographer was first inspired on a 2010 flight from New York to ...An Interview With Romy Natalia Goldberg, Author Of 'Other Places Travel Guide, Paraguay'
Courtesy of Romy Natalia Goldberg
Since April, I've been writing about my adventures in Paraguay. Gadling sent me there for the exact reason most of you are reading this post: because few people, especially Norte Americanos, know anything about this mysterious country. The ...Sonya Looney: World-Class Mountain Biker, Traveler
The only thing Sonya Looney racks up faster than victories on the international mountain bike circuit is frequent flier miles.
Between racing and her day job – she works in sales and marketing for Ergon, one of her cycling sponsors – Looney's on the road two ...A Visit To A Bolivian Medicine Woman
I'd never heard of a shaman until my first class on my first day of college. I'd signed up for "Magic, Witchcraft, & Religion" as an elective on a whim. It turned out to be one of my favorite undergrad classes and has been highly inspirational to my work as a travel ...#OnTheRoad On Instagram: Lake Placid, New York
When driving from New York City to Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains, it's hard not to be struck by how green everything is compared to the urban jungle of Manhattan. And now, this corner of the Adirondacks is promoting another kind of greenness in its quest to ...International Budget Guide 2013: Asuncion, Paraguay
Why is 2013 the year to get to Asunción, Paraguay's, lovely, riverfront capital? Because this landlocked tropical nation sandwiched between Boliva, Brazil and Argentina is modernizing at warp speed. Tourism is still a rarity (expect curious looks, especially if you ...International Adventure Guide 2013: La Paz And Southwest Bolivia
Bolivia is the least expensive destination in South America, yet it has an increasingly efficient tourism infrastructure. Going now, especially to the remote southwestern part of the country, means faster, easier, more comfortable travel than in the past (although you'll ...5 Odor-Free Active Travel Clothing Lines For Women
After you've been traveling for a long period of time, there invariably comes the day when your suitcase starts to ... well, it starts to stink.
That's where a new generation of breathable, odor-free clothing comes in. Brands like Ibex, Patagonia, PrAna, Icebreaker ...Three New Experiential Eco-Fashion Trips Taking Off This Summer
This summer, three new eco-fashion-oriented package tours will offer the chance for ethical designers, makers and consumers to meet artisan communities, take workshops in craft production and see the impact of their conscious purchasing decisions.
While different in ...How To Stay Healthy On Spring Break
Whether you're a beach-bound college student or a middle-aged couple headed to the Rockies for some end-of-season snow, spring break presents the same health risks every year. Fortunately, they're all easily preventable by using common sense and following a few basic rules. ...Sunday At The Market In Tlacolula
"Donde esta el autobus por Tlocolula?"
The question was met with a quizzical look. Where was this gringa trying to go?
Perhaps I wasn't pronouncing it correctly.
"Tloco... Toco... Tlaca..." I stammered.
"Ah, Tlacolula."
Si. There.
I don't suppose the ...In Oaxaca, A Place For Friends
Sundays in Oaxaca are quiet. The stores are closed; the streets empty.
There is buzz around the churches, as families mill in and out dressed in their Sunday best. Near the Zocalo, children play with oversized balloons, pushing them high into the sky.
But ...Half The Sky Launches Facebook Game To Provide Funding For Women And Girls Worldwide
About 300 million people play social games on Facebook per month. Now imagine if even a fraction of their time was spent playing games that could trigger funding for positive causes.
That's the concept behind "Half the Sky Movement: The Game," a new Facebook game that ...
