There’s nothing like a good walk when you’re traveling to let you unwind and get to know a place. Of course, there are walks and then there are walks. Or, rather, hikes. Here is a…
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This Week In Travel And Health
The week was, quite obviously, dominated by Superstorm Sandy. The mess and tragedy filled up the news from dozens of angles, and many of our East Coast readers without power are probably reading this on…
Travel Etiquette, Part 2: What Your Body Language Is Saying
When you travel to a new place, you usually have some concern over making sure you adhere to local customs and etiquette practices (assuming you have some level of self-awareness). What’s the proper greeting? How…
The Best Places In The World To Get Married
With Valentine’s Day upon us, romance is in the air and for some that means talk of weddings. We can all agree that full-on wedding planning is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever…
Travel Bulletin Southern Europe: Wave of Libyan Refugees May Wash Ashore
As a desperate power struggle unfolds in Libya, its neighbors fear hundreds of thousands may flee across the Mediterranean to seek asylum in Italy, Cyprus, France, Greece, Malta and Spain. Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini…
In Italy, the Doggie Paddle Could Save Your Life
Off the coast of Italy, distressed swimmers are getting more than just a human lifeguard-they are also getting a dog. There are some 300 fully-trained “Lifedogs” helping to keep swimmers safe at popular Italian beaches…



