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• Johnnie Walker: Tastes Like Scotland

  

  Over the weekend I took part in a unique and special event--at least for me. My friend Jessica sent me a VIP invitation to a free Johnnie Walker tasting. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2012 TRAVEL

• A Maya Adventure in Belize

  

  As I read through my Twitter feed the other day, I spotted a tweet from the Travel Channel about a sweepstakes it was hosting with a grand prize trip to... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2012 TRAVEL

• Fan of the Hunger Games? Go to North Carolina!

  

  I have only been to North Carolina once in my life, and that was during my junior year of high school for a college scouting trip. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, TRAVEL

• New Bill Brings JOLT to U.S. Tourism

  I spend a lot of time talking about how important travel is for personal satisfaction, growth and education, but it is also vital to our economy. Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Albuquerque: Rustic Desert Charm Meets Affordable Travel Prices

  

  I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but airfare prices are on the rise and they show no sign of dropping down anytime soon. However, if you have your heart... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Checking the Pollution Level of Your Flight

  Want to know how much of an impact your flight is having on the environment? A tech firm, Brighter Planet, developed an app, Careplane, that uploads into your... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 TRAVEL

• If You Can't Make It to Oktoberfest

  

  Munich. Credit: LonelyPlanet Oktoberfest. That magical time at the beginning of fall where everyone dresses in lederhosen--or something close to it--and the bee... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Sorry For the Absense

  I realize I have been absent over the last couple weeks, and I apologize for that. Things have been pretty crazy in my life, lots of freelance work--which,... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Race into Spring

  

  On a day when temperatures reached near-record highs for early March, I had the privilege of going for my first run outside in...well...a long time. And it... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Leap Day: What Will You Do With 24 Extra Hours?

  

  Credit:Travel Channel February 29...it only comes around once every four years. And while it seems like just another day, its elusiveness and rareity make it... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Social Seating: The Ultimate Way to Pick Your Seatmate

  Have you ever been the first to take your seat in a given row and wondered who your potential seatmate will be? Have you sat their anxiously watching each... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 TRAVEL

• Lights in the Sky

  

  The Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights, is nature's impressive light show that dances through the night sky in a number of the world's norther... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2012 TRAVEL

• Mardi Gras Around the World

  

  A packed cobble-stone street covered in colorful confetti, shaking with thousands of festively dressed people all dancing and singing as beads, kisses and much... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2012 TRAVEL

• Single's Awareness Day Activities

  

  It is that time of year again, when red, white and pink decorations blanket every store front; heart-shaped candies and cards are bought and sent by the cart... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Yet Another Way to Earn Miles

  We've all done it. Forgotten that we had a gift card to a retailer or never used the full amount on the card. Now you're left with funds that will most likely g... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 TRAVEL

• Going to the Extreme

  

  When it comes to travel, some are more daring than others. I recently came across two articles that both talk about extreme travel, but in two different... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 TRAVEL

• Win a Dream Retirement...For A Month

  

  If you of (or close to) retirement age and wondering about where you should spend the rest of your days after leaving the workforce, then listen up!Cuenca.... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2012 TRAVEL

• Ask and You Shall Receive

  

  One of my goals for the New Year was to make more things happen for myself, especially when it comes to my travel writing. Over the last month, I have had more... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2012 TRAVEL

• Riding a Camel in a Convention Center

  

  I had the privilege of attending the Travel Adventure Exposition this weekend--due mostly to the fact that it was being held in the same building as the... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2012 TRAVEL

• Interesting Travel Stories That Caught My Attention

  Since I read the news all day long, I thought I would post some of the interesting travel stories that I have come across recently. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2012 TRAVEL