I worry that Malheur, after occupation by an armed militia group, will no longer be a protected place where coyote choirs color the night with magical music and millions of birds rest, feed, mate, and raise babies to fly high in the future.
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Top 10 Likely Travel Destinations for 2016
From Moscow to Mexico, here are 10 destinations likely to be increasingly popular in 2016.
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Visiting the great monuments of Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square district
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Monasteries, wineries, even whole cities – all dug out of soft volcanic rock over thousands of years. With the occasional canine companion, of course.
Read More »Travels in Turkey: Part 1 – Cappadocia
Fairy chimneys, cave hotels and monasteries, and an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride.
Read More »Why You Need a VPN When You Travel, and Top VPNs to Consider
Keep your data secure when traveling by setting up a virtual private network for your mobile devices.
Read More »Residential Yachts: A Second Home on a Cruise Ship
In conference with the captain, residents set the ship's travel plans for the year. On board there's a grocery store, private chefs for hire, a spa, a gym, a jogging track, swimming pools, and golf.
Read More »Vintage-Style Travel Planning: Unplugging and Paying a Surprise Visit to the Old-School Tourist Office
Sometimes it seems the folks in the tourist office are surprised that someone stopped by at all! But I like to meet people from the country before I go there – people who correct my pronunciation of a town's name. Or recommend a place I didn’t know to go to. Or tell me I've bitten off more than I can chew.
Read More »Book Review: Secret Washington D.C. by Sharon Pendana
"Secret Washington" invites you to enjoy little-known secrets, including an Apothecary Museum, “lined with apothecary jars filled with the contents of the distant past.”
Read More »Summer Vacation Checklist: 10 Things to Do Before Leaving Home
Don’t be stressed during your break from reality. Use this summer vacation checklist to keep you organized and prepared for your time away from home.
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