Antarctica’s South Georgia Island has a population of several million penguins. I know that for a fact because I think I took that many pictures of them. One of those penguins happened to be black –all black–and perhaps you noticed, … Read More
It seems we’ve only just stopped dreaming of last issue’s Maui hideaways , but now we’re ready to start plotting the best way to get to the Amalfi Coast. Yes, the latest issue of National Geographic Traveler is heading to … Read More
Ever have one of those moments when you wish you could look out your window and see the streetscape of Paris spilled out before you? Well now you can have the same view from your desktop. Mashable reports on the … Read More
In most sports, not winning the championship game means that your season has ended in failure. But in college basketball, bizarrely, finishing in the top four is cause for celebration. So it’s fitting that Indianapolis, a city OK with losing … Read More
Dig puts together a post on some of Boston’s best hotel bars. There’s Regattabar and Rialto at The Charles Hotel , Eastern Standard at The Commonwealth Hotel , the bar at Ken Oringer’s Clio at The Eliot , The Oak … Read More
Like Steinbeck’s poodle, Charley, many animals know that a trip is in the offing “long before the suitcases come out.” We assume that your rescued, neutered buddy already wears a sustainably made collar , snoozes on an eco-friendly bed , … Read More
Map? Check. Binoculars? Check. Gun? Check. Just recently, Congress passed a bill allowing visitors to bring guns into National Parks. Though proper permits must be filed and the law still only applies to people who already legally own a gun, … Read More
I admit it: the biggest reason I visited Punta Gorda, Belize’s smallest and southernmost town, was because I was following my stomach. Well, I was actually following the cacao trail to see how chocolate is made from bean to bar, … Read More
The first race of the highly-anticipated 2010 F1 season is on 14th March 2010 in Bahrain. New teams and driver combinations will fill the grid in what’s sure to be an epic season and the must-attend race of the season … Read More
Rotterdam is an excellent city break or day trip from the popular Europe destination of Amsterdam. The city is Holland’s port, one of the largest ports in Europe. I love walking along the river and exploring the many shops and … Read More