Iceland: Closer and Cheaper than L.A., Way More Magical

Iceland is a magical place – and it just happens to be closer and…

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This Girl Cross Dressed Her Way Across Afghanistan

This is Candace – to local Afghans, Candace looks like…

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Solo Travel Safety Tips: The Ultimate List for Women

Traveling in the Age of Terror can be scary – especially if you’re a…

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Icelanders are the Honey Badgers of Europe

As I’ve already noted, Iceland is a conundrum – especially as Icelanders are the…

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Bamiyan City

Bamiyan, Afghanistan: The Silk Road City Open for Business

One of the coolest things about travel is wandering into a place that time…

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Playing On Tanks (With Guns) In Afghanistan

You know what’s fun? Playing on tanks in Afghanistan is…

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Inside Hawaii’s Secret Leper Colony

The Leper Colony of Hawaii: Kalaupapa

The island of Molokai is an unspoiled paradise — the last Hawaiian island…

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monarch butterfly migration

Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Migration: Pure Magic

Once a year for four months, the pine and oak forests of the…

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Ojai Valley

Girls Gone Ojai: Beef Jerky, Booze and Hippie Hunting

The Ojai Valley (Photo: Ken Lund) My friend Trisha lives in Los Angeles, Jackie lives…

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