If you’ve decided to take the plunge and start a blog — whether travel-oriented or not — one of the most important decisions you can make is what to name it. A great blog name could propel you to the top; a bad blog name could destroy you. There’s much to consider when choosing a name […]
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Today is my 26th birthday. Every year, I like to look back and evaluate the past year — especially when it comes to travel. At first, looking back over the past year, I was disappointed in myself — there was hardly any travel at age 25. I went to Cancun last August, mainly due to
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I love living in Boston, but I’m not a fan of the weather here: a six-month winter followed by two days of of spring, then an intense, all-too-brief summer, during which the city turns into a sweatbox. Then came the nonsummer of 2009, when it rained nearly every day in June and July. I had
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Most people who visit the town of Assisi, Italy, are on a pilgrimage to the basilica and tomb of St. Francis, pictured above. While both places are well worth seeing — particularly the Giotto frescoes in the basilica — my favorite part of Assisi was climbing to Rocca Maggiore. Rocca Maggiore, a medieval fort built
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Love After Love The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart to
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There’s no question about it: Boston is the best place in American to celebrate the Fourth of July. Boston is home to one of the most famous celebrations in the country: Pops Goes the Fourth, featuring the Boston Pops in concert, followed by some amazing fireworks. As a Bostonian, I’ve done the concert, I’ve done
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The best bar in Cancun is Senor Frogs. Sure, there are lots of competitors for the title of Cancun’s best bar — I’d put Carlos & Charlie’s in second place — but Senor Frogs absolutely deserves its title. Senor Frogs is the best Cancun bar because the staff make it their duty to make sure
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First things first: I’m so thankful that Abby Sunderland was rescued. I didn’t think this would end well. Abby Sunderland was attempting to be the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Two days ago, she lost contact and activated her distress signals. She was feared to be dead or trapped in a capsized
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Image: theseanster93 I recently enrolled at MatadorU — travel writing school! I’ve been travel writing since the fall, including some paid gigs, but I’ve been feeling a bit adrift lately. I’m tired of just winging it without in-depth knowledge of the industry. I’m in need of 1) a guide and structure, and 2) a kick
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As a traveler from the United States, I often have to confront the “Ugly American” stereotype that unfortunately persists throughout the world. Ugly Americans travel to other countries but are rude and loud while making unreasonable demands and refusing to adapt to the local culture. Sex and the City‘s Samantha Jones, played by Kim Cattrall,
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