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Havana Nights

Havana Nights

[caption id="attachment_1693" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sidecars are a common mode of transport in Havana"][/caption] Cuba is a country of contradictions, complications and compromises, where instead of providing answers, visiting only poses more questions and uncertainties about t

07.11.2010| Emerging Destinations, Freestyle, Frugal Journeys, Healthy Travel, International Posts, Trendy | Sarah Laurence

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Adventures with Relaxation in Costa Rica

Adventures with Relaxation in Costa Rica

Whether you want to expand your consciousness or party until you drop, Costa Rica is an affordable destination.  You can fly into San Jose, the capital, and choose between inexpensive motels and luxurious hotels.  It is good to stay downtown in a place with enough shops and restaurants on site tha

06.29.2010| Emerging Destinations, Freestyle, Frugal Journeys, Green Destinations, Healthy Travel, Her Solo Journeys, Trendy | Janie Bill

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Lake Bled, Slovenia:  An Enchanted Kingdom

Lake Bled, Slovenia: An Enchanted Kingdom

One of my favorite destinations is Lake Bled, Slovenia. I have no doubt that Elizabeth Kostova described the fantastical Romanesque setting as her “not to be named” city at the beginning of her mysterious adventure in the Historian and perhaps the intriguing city is the motivation of where she f

06.15.2010| Emerging Destinations, Freestyle, Healthy Travel | Janie Bill

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End Travel Conflicts on a Turkish Destroyer Ship

End Travel Conflicts on a Turkish Destroyer Ship

For an exotic mix of sensuous cultures and sultry heat, I took a cruise from Istanbul, Turkey through the South Aegean Sea.   My husband and I were angry with each other when we arrived in Kasadassi, Turkey.  We spoke little as we exited the small ship and made our way past a Turkish destroyer sh

05.12.2010| Emerging Destinations, Freestyle, Healthy Travel, Trendy | Janie Bill

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Slackpacking: for Slackers Only?

Slackpacking: for Slackers Only?

Some travelers are in their element when roughing it, and indeed take pride in how rustic their travel conditions are. Whether it’s schlepping sans porter along the trails of Tibet or wearing a the same clothes for the duration of Machu Picchu in the name of traveling light, hardy travelers base t

04.20.2010| Emerging Destinations, Green Destinations, Healthy Travel | Sarah Laurence

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