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Viewing the Northern Lights is all about timing, location and luck! While this is often between December and March, in some parts of the world it can be August through April. The most likely locations are generally high altitude areas above the Arctic Circle in places such as Norway, Canada, Iceland, Finland, Alaska, Sweden and […]
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Recently, I posted about the California Zephyr, widely considered one of Amtrak’s most beautiful rail journeys. Three of its other exquisite journeys are the Pacific Surfliner, the Empire Builder (which I can personally attest to) and the Coast Starlink- which is yet another contender for our autumn train adventure. Let’s take a look at its […]
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Located within sight of Miami and with a look reminiscent of the Caribbean, Biscayne National Park stands testament to a very specific type of environment. With 95% of the park covered by water, it is all about the geography, folks! Unsurprisingly, it is home to over 600 native fish as well as many species […]
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Despite all the time I spent watching Austin City Limits on PBS, I have only been to the city once – for a business trip back in my Corporate Road Warrior days. Outside of conference rooms and the hotel, I saw very little of the city. I hope to rectify that sometime in the […]
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So you’ve been to Charleston and you loved the city vibe, played golf in Hilton Head and now you are ready for something more relaxing, perhaps even a bit isolated? Daufuskie Island may be the place for you. Only thirty minutes by boat from Hilton Head, this island is a world apart. No cars are […]
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Over the last few years, Iceland has become quite a celebrated vacation destination for visitors of all types. Though it is certainly unique, it never popped into my head that it offers world-renowned snorkeling. It does, though! Snorkelers and divers come from around the world to visit the Silfra fissure inside of Thingvellir National […]
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As a loyal reader of Conde Nast Traveler and an unrepentant lover of all things rail, I recently came across a deal that really is just about too good to be true. The Amtrak Rail Pass, at $499.00 per person, is about the best deal available for anyone who loves exploring the US by train. […]
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I don’t know about y’all, but when I think of National Parks, my mind envisions mountains, rolling hills, trees, and rivers. I know that is not true of all the parks, but that is the first thing I visualize. This is most likely because I live near the most visited National Park in the country […]
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This remote and spectacular park is located 2 miles north of Seattle at the Canadian Border. We have not been there yet but we certainly plan to be! I have been reading about it and discovered it has over 1000 waterfalls, 500 lakes , and over 300 glaciers. The park is divided into three sections: […]
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I love trains and find them both relaxing and adventurous-it’s an attitude thing! While they are wonderful anywhere, in Europe they seem to embody something uniquely European. Here are a few ideas to help make them as economical as they are convenient and enjoyable! -Omio compares prices across different types of transport in Europe. […]
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