We left Lisbon, ending a fabulous six-night visit in Portugal’s urban and energetic capitol city. Driving just an hour to the east, we enter the Alentejo region of Portugal. We …
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Rishikesh, India. Big Sur, California. Bali. Sedona. Bhutan. Costa Rica. Colorado. Great locales with renowned wellness centers. Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula is stunningly beautiful and one of my favorite places …
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Getting Lost While Traveling: Truly Get to Know a City
As a native New Yorker, I walk, take buses and subways to get around the city. Similarly, when I’m overseas, I rely on public transportation to get me efficiently and …
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Food And DrinkGetting ThereStaying ThereTravel & LifestyleTravel Tips
Healthy Eating While Flying: Before, During, and After
by Sophia Smithby Sophia SmithBorders have been crossed and people have been connected in previously unthinkable ways thanks to air travel. The realities of long-haul travel are sometimes overlooked in the wonder of flying …
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Experiencing Top-Notch Food and Drink on Princess Cruises
by Marcea Cazelby Marcea CazelCruises mean many different things to many different people. One thing that’s always mentioned when the topic comes up, though, is the food. Cruise ships are well known for having …
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Umi Tea Sets: The Little Joys of a Yixing Tea Set
After the busy December holidays, and now at the last day of the lunar New Year, I’ve taken stock of my blessings and considered what it is I’d like to …
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7 Things to Pack in Your Travel Backpack
A travel backpack is essential for any trip, whether you’re just going on a weekend getaway or an around-the-world adventure. To ensure you have everything you need for your trip, …
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The World’s Most Amazing Wine Regions
by Nina Simonsby Nina SimonsWinemaking is an old tradition, dating back to several millennia BC. Archeologists and historians are unsure when and where exactly the first wine was produced, although some evidence suggests it …
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Mediterranean Isles: Viking Mars Reunion Cruise for Viking Sky Survivors
by Elsa Dixonby Elsa DixonThe audience stood up and cheered loudly as the 24 crew members walked onto the stage. The guests were passengers of the ill-fated Viking Sky that nearly ran aground off …
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The Cliff Guest House: Stay in an Ancient Village in Oman
by Erin Coyleby Erin CoyleWhile eating Omani-style fish and rice mixed with cumin and other Arabic spices for dinner, one can’t help but look around to appreciate the quiet while the soft light comes …