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Chowing Down in Malaysia – a Short Food Guide.

30. September 2010

Image courtesy of Tourism Malaysia, used with permission. Sorry, if you’re going to chow down in Malaysia, pork is out of the question, but the Malaysians do fantastic work with just about everything else. There’s an amazing variety of Malaysian food on offer when you drop by, with interesting cultural variations. … Read Full Post [...]

San Cristobal de Las Casas

30. September 2010

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San Cristobal de las Casas is a colonial city with a rich indigenous flavor. Set in a valley surrounded by pine forest and traditional villages, San Cristobal is located in the central region of Chiapas state, a mere fifty-three miles east of the thoroughly modern state capital Tuxtla Gutierrez. This is one of Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities and you’ll want to [...]

Montego Bay’s ‘Hip Strip’

30. September 2010

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“The ‘Hip Strip‘ of Montego Bay, Jamaica is probably best known as the home of Margaritaville, which draws droves of cruise-ship visitors and other tourists with its Jimmy Buffett tropical vibe and famous waterslides and aquatic play area. But the district also has other bars and clubs worth checking out as well as a casino, [...]

New Year’s Eve 2011 in Copacabana

30. September 2010

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Rio de Janeiro officials have released details about New Year’s Eve 2011, with Copacabana leading celebrations as always. This year, the 11 barges off the Copacabana coast will have 1,200 fireworks each. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Go Climb a Tree

30. September 2010

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This arrival of cooler temperatures has visions of fall road trips dancing through my head – winding through mountain tunnels into red and yellow speckled valleys in Pennsylvania with my Mom, or curving around the steep roads of the Blue Ridge Parkway with a bunch of friends to meet the rising autumn sun at the [...]

Want to Visit Brooklyn?

30. September 2010

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Whether it’s your first trip to New York City or your fiftieth, Brooklyn has some great things to see and do. From walking over the Brooklyn Bridge to visiting the … Read Full Post View full post on About.com New York City Travel

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Kailua Kona

30. September 2010

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A Great Place to Stay in Puglia

30. September 2010

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We’ve had a fantastic three nights stay at Tenuta del Barco, near the Ionian Coast of Puglia. This part of the cosat is one of Puglia’s best stretches of beach, clean and sandy with beautiful blue water. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Italy Travel

The Lion Tent – Best Oktoberfest Tents 2010

30. September 2010

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Which Oktoberfest tent is a good choice for families, has the best yodelers, or is the place to party? In During this year’s Oktoberfest (September 18 – October 4), we will introduce some of the best Oktoberfest beer tents here, so check back regularly! … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Germany Travel

Sheraton Princess Ka`iulani Honors Princess Ka`iulanis Birthday Anniversary

30. September 2010

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Sheraton Princess Ka`iulani will host a week of various Hawaiian cultural events called Hana Ho`ohiwahiwa `O Ka`iulani to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Princess Victoria Ka`iulani. The week-long lineup of festivities will be complimentary and open to the public from October 10 to 16. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Hawaii / [...]

Back to the ICEHOTEL

29. September 2010

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The ICEHOTEL in Kiruna, Sweden, is busy planning this winter’s construction and will be finished by mid-December. And visitors looking to stay there are equally busy planning their visit and making reservations already. Well, a night in the ICEHOTEL is definitely worth planning ahead. In December, each week a new area of the unique hotel [...]

Kusatsu Onsen

29. September 2010

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Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan’s best hot springs which is known for its high quality, abundant hot springs water. It’s located about 80 miles northwest of Tokyo in Gunma Prefecture and is a good destinaion for a day trip or weekend getaway from Tokyo. Mt. Shirane, an active volcano, is located in Kusatsu-town, and [...]

Celebrate Navaratri 2010 Village Style with Grassroutes

29. September 2010

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Harvesting rice in Purushwadi village. Grassroutes. The Navaratri festival is coming up next month, and here’s a novel way to experience it. Head to the Maharastran village of Purushwadi to participate in the rice harvest and village Navaratri celebrations. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com India Travel

Surfing in Mexico

29. September 2010

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Photo by OneEighteen, Creative Commons Mexico is an excellent destination for surfers: the water’s warm, the people are friendly, and there are several spots along the Pacific coast where you can find great waves. Read our contributing writer Emma Sloley’s round-up of Mexico’s Best Surfing Spots. View full post on About.com Mexico Travel

New Story: Hiking the Reef Bay Trail in Virgin Islands National Park

29. September 2010

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A ranger-led hike on the Reef Bay Trail in Virgin Islands National Park in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, provides a tour de force of island history, culture, flora, and fauna — including bats and some pretty big bugs! … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Caribbean Travel

ABETA Summit 2010 and a Positive Outlook for Adventure Travel in Brazil

29. September 2010

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Abeta Summit 2010, the Brazilian Meeting of Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism held annually by ABETA (Brazilian Association of Adventure Tourism Companies) is wrapping up today at the Holiday Inn Hotel … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Save the Postcard

29. September 2010

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With mobile phones enabling us to constantly stay in touch, many are worried that the humble postcard will go the way of the dodo. A recent survey by TripAdvisor found that only 11% of travelers still took the time to jot off a simple card to their friends back home. So to counter that depressing [...]

What’s New on Oahu for the Fall of 2010

29. September 2010

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There’s a lot going on this fall on Oahu. The Island of Oahu, known as the Heart of Hawaii, sets the rhythm of the islands and leads by example with new improvements, changes and additions on an ongoing basis. The fall is one of the best times to visit Oahu. The weather is often the [...]

Explore the Backroads of Volcano, in the next episode of KBR

29. September 2010

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In the next episode of KBR, we’ll take you to the historic Volcano region of Hawaii Island, where you’ll meet Cindy Orlando, superintendent of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and explore several jewels of this very special region. One stop we make is to the lovely Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant, a beautifully restored 1930′s lodge [...]

Ready, Set, Go – The Berlin Marathon 2010

29. September 2010

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This Sunday, September 26, 2010, the center of Berlin becomes a race track: The Berlin Marathon, one of the top five international marathon races, attracts more than 40,000 runners from over 90 countries. Spanning 10 Berlin districts, the marathon ends at the national symbol of Germany, the Brandenburg Gate… Read Full Post View full post [...]

Keep An Eye On the Tropics

29. September 2010

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A tropical storm located just south of Cuba is expected to track toward South Florida tomorrow and is likely to affect the entire state, bringing gusty winds and rain. As of 11:00 p.m. Tuesday evening the National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for Jupiter Inlet southward to East Cape Sable and Florida Bay, [...]

Where to Celebrate 2010 Oktoberfest in Mumbai

28. September 2010

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Oktoberfest beer. www.flickr.com user kapital Germany’s Oktoberfest is the largest fair in the world, and is indeed renowned all over the world for its beer, sausage, and song. The festival, which is on from September 18 to October 4 in Munich, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. … Read Full Post View full post [...]

Shanghai’s version of the ice cream truck

28. September 2010

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There’s a little truck that sits on the sidewalk outside the metro stop at Maoming Road and Huai Hai Road. It’s sides open up – looking like wings – and it serves all nature of refreshments. We call it the “coffee truck” but it’s purpose is sweeter – it sells multiple flavors of soft-serve ice [...]

Rock in Rio: Looking Forward to 2011, Remembering 1991

28. September 2010

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Rock in Rio will be back in Brazil in 2011 (Sep.23, 24, 25 and 30; Oct.1 and 2) after a ten-year gap. The event will take place in Jacarepaguá, on … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

All Roads Film Festival Kicks Off

28. September 2010

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National Geographic’s annual All Roads Film Festival, which celebrates the music, film, and photography of indigenous and underrepresented minority cultures, will be hosted at our Washington, D.C. headquarters starting today, September 28 through October 3. Spanning subjects from Maori adolescence to Alaskan Yu’pik heritage, some 29 selected films represent an astounding 55-plus cultures and hail [...]