Travel is essentially about storytelling, about sharing what we discover of our global home. This blog is about just that — the unusual, the unique, the gems — from Tombée du Ciel, House Fallen from the Sky, to the ghost trees of India, to the Bolivian cemetery where trains are buried. There are countless stories, large and very small, that we come across as we travel the globe. It would be a shame to pass them by without notice.
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There is something about a tree house that stirs the kid in us. It seems such a simple pleasure many...
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We all have our favorite foods – comfort foods, dishes that recall a special time or event, foods we discovered...
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Chile has a wealth of well-established attractions for travelers – from the Colchagua Wine Valley, to mysterious Easter Island, to...
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We call these the “Incredibles” because that most aptly describes the sensation you have when you experience them. They are China...
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Imagine standing atop a Mayan pyramid in the Guatemala rainforest. The jungle surrounding you is a jumble of trees, plants and...
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Agriculture involving domestication of plants and animals was developed some 12,000 years ago. Identifying the exact origin of agriculture, however,...
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Australia is old-world rainforests, sophisticated cities, unique railway journeys, extraordinary landscapes, stellar lodges and inns and an extravagance of cultural...
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Castles have been in use in Europe since the Middle Ages, serving as fortified structures and usually as the residence...
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The Spring Break vacation period in early spring is celebrated at universities and schools throughout the northern hemisphere as well as many...
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Tanzania remains one of the most prized safari destinations on the African continent. From trekking Mt Kilimanjaro to the great wildebeest...
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