We recently toured Japan by cruise and shared it on our latest segment for ABC television's The Daily Refresh. Watch the video, then learn more about each stop on the itinerary and get our tips for making the most of …
Magical, Mythical Myanmar
High on a hill in the center of Yangon sits one of the world’s most important religious monuments. But before our trip to Myanmar, I couldn’t have told you a thing about it. In fact, what little I knew about …
Our Second Around-the-World Trip
We have embarked upon an epic journey, circumnavigating the globe over the next several weeks. We will visit four continents and 22 countries, including seven that will be new to us. Planes, trains, ships, cars, and mostly likely a tuk …
Seven Tips for Surviving Long Flights
On our recent trip to Tokyo, we had a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles. While that isn’t the longest flight in the world — New York to Singapore holds that record at 18 hours — anything more than four hours …
Key West in a Day
Around five million people visit Key West, Florida, each year. They arrive by airplane, ferry, cruise ship, or via the overseas highway from Miami, and they're all in for a tropical treat.
The Ancient Pyramids of Peru’s Caral-Supe
In his most recent article for Atlas Obscura, Mike wrote about a 5,000-year-old city in Peru that holds the remains of a stunning set of astronomically-aligned pyramids.
Twin Lakes of the Azores featured on Atlas Obscura
Legend has it the lovelorn tears of a princess and a shepherd boy formed the blue and green twin lakes in the Azores archipelago.
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Save Money on a Cruise — On Board and In Port
Cruises can be a great way to see several destinations on a single trip. But extra fees and add-on charges can quickly take them from affordable adventures to break-the-bank blowouts. We shared our favorite ways for saving money on a …
The Wonderful Weirdness of Bonaire Botanical Garden
The Bonaire Botanical Garden is one of the weirdest things we've ever seen, and we've seen some really weird things around the world.
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A Weekend in Boston
We spent a weekend in Boston on assignment for The Daily Refresh (ABC television), and it’s a wonderful destination for a two- or three-day getaway for travelers of all ages. Massachusetts’ capital is a city filled with history that’s played …