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Flying to Europe? This Airline Perk Can Turn One Vacation Into Two
I have taken over 35 flights this year, so I consider myself an expert flight booker. Normally, I try to book direct flights, or flights with the shortest connection possible. But, on my recent trip to Norway, I did the opposite. I had a connecting flight in Iceland, and instead of rushing through the airport,…
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On the Outlander Trail Through Scotland, Where History Is The Real Attraction
I finished every season of Outlander before I went to Scotland, so I won’t pretend I wasn’t excited about seeing the places where Jamie and Claire’s story came to life. I wanted to see Castle Leoch. I wanted to stand near the stones that looked enough like Craigh na Dun to make millions of viewers…
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For One Hour in Savannah, Anyone Can Become a Beekeeper
At BeeTopia, travelers can pull on a veil, approach a working hive and experience what it is like to be a beekeeper. I used to believe all honey was created equal and that bees were something to run away from. Then I booked a tour of Savannah Bee Company’s new BeeTopia experience. The tour begins…
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September Is Whale Season in Hermanus, South Africa
From the cliffs above Walker Bay, it can take a minute to realize that the dark shape in the water isn’t a rock. A broad back breaks the surface, followed by a puff of mist. Sometimes a tail rises behind it, and if you’re lucky, the body of a whale comes out of the water,…
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Labor Day in Aspen Brings Live Music, Mountain Adventures and the First Signs of Fall
There’s a fleeting window in Aspen when summer lingers, but autumn is already whispering through the high country days are still warm enough for hiking, biking and afternoons on the water, while cooler nights and the first hints of gold in the aspen groves signal that another season is on its way. Labor Day weekend…
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September in South Africa: Wildflowers, Whales and Wildlife
September ushers in spring in South Africa and is one of the most interesting times of year to visit. September is shoulder season, meaning you can expect fewer crowds and pleasant weather while still experiencing once-in-a-lifetime sights. South Africa is a large country, bigger than every state in the United States, except Alaska. This means…
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The Fleeting Wilds of a Jackson Hole Summer
When summer vacation is over and the Wyoming air starts feeling the first hints of fall, the crowds dissipate across Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. At the same time, the park comes alive with resident wildlife beginning to prepare for winter. Bull elk bugle across the valley and begin to gather their harem…