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I lost my brother, then helped tell Howard Moore’s story | Becky Mahan Original
Working on the film “A Road At Night” for three years had an emotional impact on our entire production team. The documentary, which tells a story of love, loss and hope surrounding former Wisconsin basketball player and coach Howard Moore, shows how a series of bad decisions about drinking and driving can alter lives forever. kAmu@C >6[ E96 DF3;64E >2EE6C H2D 566A=J A6CD@?2=] |J J@F?86C 3C@E96C[ z6G:?[ 5:65 :? 2 5CF?<6?\5C:G:?8 4C2D9 @?
A Guide to Road-Tripping the Croatian Coast | Trip by Skyscanner
The only way to see Croatia is by car. Seriously. After spending a week road tripping the Croatian coast, I will never go back to that country without renting a car. There are just so many hidden gems that can only be found if you’re able to pull over on the side of the road. From untouched beaches, to hole in the wall restaurants, having a car gives you the freedom to explore the way you want to. We started our road trip on the island of Krk and drove the coast until we got to Makarska.
12 Awesome Game-Changing Travel Accessories | Trip.com
Travel is good. Travel is fun. Travel is life. I think we can all agree on those basic notions, and we can also agree that travel brings its own set of frustrations: in a charged-up, wireless, mobile world, we’re constantly trying to find a balance between things we need and things we want when we pack our bags. We pit the uglier sides of travel against the comforts of home: like unreliable communal dryers that might shrink your clothes to your infant nephew’s size.
Editors’ Picks: 7 Countries You Can Explore for $50 a Day | Trip.com
Editors’ Picks: 7 Countries You Can Explore for $50 a Day Say what? Countries you can visit for $50 a day — in 2017? Get out of town. But, we’re serious. Despite popular belief, it’s totally (still) possible to stretch your precious dollars for days, even weeks, in the right place. You just have to do a little digging – but hey, we already did that for you! The recommendations on this list don’t include 5-star hotels (we’re not magicians), but you won’t have to sleep on the floor, either.
7 Summer Destinations That Are Better in Fall | Trip.com
7 Summer Destinations That Are Better in Fall Don’t panic just because Labor Day weekend – the unofficial end to summer – is coming up. There are plenty of summertime hot-spots that are still available to enjoy…and we would argue that many of them are even better in fall. The crowds have gone, and events like harvest festivals or wine stomps are gearing up.
8 Unique Breweries Around the World | Trip.com
Just as not all beer is created equally, neither are all breweries. Of course, a brewery is only as good as its beer – but it doesn’t hurt to add some awesome style and unique character to the setting. Like, a brewery inside an old jailhouse. Or cathedral. Or windmill.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotch (Plus Where to Drink it) | Trip.com
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotch (Plus Where to Drink it) Ahh, Scotch: the Scottish contribution to one of the most popular spirits in the world. There’s single malt Scotch, single grain Scotch, blended malt Scotch, blended grain Scotch, and blended Scotch…and those are JUST the Scottish categories.
15 Mysterious, Creepy, and Just Plain Weird Places to Add to Your Bucket List (2016 Edition) | Trip.com
15 Mysterious, Creepy, and Just Plain Weird Places to Add to Your Bucket List (2016 Edition) What’s on your bucket list? We won’t judge if it’s mostly “tourist traps” (after all, some are totally worth your time!) But we think there’s something to be said for thinking outside the box: how about a trek to a mountain pass where a lake lies filled with skeletons? Or an abandoned town sitting above a coal fire that’s been burning for 50+ years?
10 Kid-Approved Beach Towns in the U.S. | Trip.com
10 Kid-Approved Beach Towns in the U.S. There are innumerable beaches in the U.S. worthy of some sort of list or another – cleanest water, popular for spring break, best for surfing, etc. But not all beaches are created the same, and for travelers bringing the kids along, it’s important to know which ones will offer something for everyone.
Top 10 BBQ Spots in the U.S. | Trip.com
Top 10 BBQ Spots in the U.S. If you love mouth-watering briskets, or tangy pulled pork sandwiches, or anything involving burnt ends, we’ve got a list of pilgrimages for you to make here. So stretch out those stomachs, throw some extra wet naps in your pockets, and for heaven’s sake, don’t wear a white shirt.
21 Amazing Postcards to Celebrate National Parks Week | Trip.com
There are 59 officially-designated National Parks in the United States. How many have you been to? In honor of National Parks Week, (most) national parks are offering free admission until this Sunday, April 23rd. Our Outdoor Enthusiasts tribe loooooves national parks, and they’ve shared incredible postcards over the years to prove it.
10 of the World’s Most Beautiful Hidden Lakes | Trip.com
10 of the World’s Most Beautiful Hidden Lakes Sometimes, the most beautiful things aren’t well-known or obvious. These hidden lakes should get your wanderlust juices flowing — they aren’t all secret, but they’re tucked away like the planet’s best kept secrets should be: This is one of those places you have to see to believe.
Political Street Art Around the World | Trip.com
Where to See Controversial Street Art Around the World In case recent events have you itching to express yourself and your beliefs, but marching and picket signs aren’t an everyday option, art can be a wholly satisfying, cathartic, and powerful experience. It’s not a revolutionary idea or anything, either: millions of people have been expressing themselves through art for centuries.
10 Restaurants Every Foodie Must Try in Houston | Trip.com
10 Restaurants Every Foodie Must Try in Houston Super Bowl LI 2017 is just around the corner and Houston is rolling out the red carpet the best way they know how, with their Southern hospitality arms wide open. If you’re lucky enough to score tickets to the big game, then you’ll want to make sure you hit up these H-Town foodie favorites: Kick-start your morning with a sweet breakfast from Morningstar.
6 Unexpected LGBT-Friendly Valentine Getaways | Trip.com
We know, we get it: Valentine’s Day is SO overrated.
10 U.S. Cities Perfect for Long Weekend Trips When You Work Full-Time | Trip.com
10 U.S. Cities Perfect for Long Weekend Trips When You Work Full-Time Americans, we suck at travel. It’s a fact: studies show that American employees only use 51% of their eligible paid vacation, and about 40% of Americans don’t use it at all! While we feel you should use that time off (it’s yours, after all), we also get that Americans have a raw deal when it comes to how much vacation time we get. Two weeks per year is hardly enough to go gallivanting around the world. But that’s okay.
Best Places in LA to Grab Coffee with Your Parents and Work BFFs | Trip.com
Best Places in LA to Grab Coffee with Your Parents and Work BFFs So you’ve got your folks in tow for LinkedIn’s Bring In Your Parents event, and your colleagues are totes your BFFs. Here are some of the best coffee joints around Los Angeles where Mom, Dad, you, and colleagues will have a grand ol’ time (and it won’t be weird): This local chain is worth a stop, trust us. (And tell your parents to trust you.) Our favorite is in Santa Monica.
No Passport? Here are 9 International Experiences You Can Have in the U.S. | Trip.com
No Passport? Here are 9 International Experiences You Can Have in the U.S. Thank America for being a melting pot of the best cultures and experiences around the world: it means we can get a taste of other countries and their traditions without ever having to leave home. Granted, that can be a dangerous convenience – and we always condone getting out into the world and dipping your toes in as many cultures as you can.
10 Things to Do In Sydney For Under $10
10 Things to Do In Sydney For Under $10 What can you do in Sydney for under $10? Well, you can breathe, to start. You can walk. You can snap a picture of the famous Opera House. You can…okay, we’re kidding. Sydney’s not *that* expensive, but it does have a pretty spendy reputation. If you’re watching your pennies Down Undah, don’t fear Sydney’s dollar signs.
10 Incredible Car-Free, Roadless Destinations | Gogobot
We all long to get away – truly away – from the hustle and bustle of daily life now and then. What better way to do it than to escape to a town with no cars? No honking, no traffic – just you, your feet (or a horse or bicycle) and unpolluted charm. There are many towns and destinations around the world that have retained this peaceful serenity, but these are our top ten favorites.
10 Incredible Car-Free, Roadless Destinations | Trip.com
We all long to get away – truly away – from the hustle and bustle of daily life now and then. What better way to do it than to escape to a town with no cars? No honking, no traffic – just you, your feet (or a horse or bicycle) and unpolluted charm. There are many towns and destinations around the world that have retained this peaceful serenity, but these are our top ten favorites.
Italy Nerd Alert: Piedmont is the Tuscany you always imagined
Italy Nerd Alert: Piedmont is the Tuscany you always imagined You know the Tuscany in your dreams? The one with ridiculous views, charming locals and all. that. sun., that you discover as if for the first time, sipping some amazing wine, all alone among beautiful young Italians and their still-making-pasta-by-hand nonnas? Except you went to Tuscany, ready for a revelation, last year, and basically met a bunch of British and American tourists looking for the same thing.
Canada’s Coolest Small Cities
With a hip new prime minister, a progressive vibe, and a strong contingent of millennials making their mark on the country’s urban centers, Canada has become — dare we say it — really cool. But it’s not just the big cities like Vancouver and Toronto that are dripping with craft beer, covered in murals, and experimenting with new ingredients on trendy menus. Many smaller towns and cities around the country are also hopping on the bandwagon.
How Not to Let Fear Stop You From Traveling
How Not to Let Fear Stop You From Traveling There are a million excuses people use not to travel – especially abroad. As human beings, we are creatures of habit and comfort, and to many of us, the idea of flinging ourselves so far out of those safe zones is downright terrifying. But the benefits and rewards of travel are innumerous, and they’re too life-enriching to let fear get in the way.
10 Tips for Getting Awesome Hotel Deals | Trip.com
If you’re interested in saving a few bucks (or more) on your hotel booking, scoring free perks like room service or a spa treatment, or being treated like royalty when you stay, there are several things you can do to take your hotel game to the next level. No trick is fool-proof, but the hoteling business is a shrewd one — and if you can play their game, you’re much more likely to gain the upper hand.
Morro Bay, California Travel Guide
Morro Bay is a working fishing village in San Luis Obispo County, California, about half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It’s a picturesque, sleepy little place that is a perfect rest point if you happen to be driving along Highway 1. Along with the usual range of ocean activities – sailing, kayaking, whale watching – and tiny unspoiled beaches, the main feature of Morro Bay is the Morro Rock, a nearly 600-foot high volcanic plug that stands at the entrance to the harbor.
How To Travel Like A Boss While Working Full-Time
How To Travel Like A Boss While Working Full-Time As important as travel is, for many people it’s a difficult thing to do – and the two biggest concerns are lack of time and lack of money. While having money to travel is another issue (and an article for another time), there are plenty of ways to get around the whole not having time thing. Think you can’t travel because you work a nine-to-five and you’re strapped to the abysmal 2-week-per-year American vacation time? Think again.
10 Tips for Traveling in Developing Countries | Gogobot
Traveling in the developing world can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but there are some additional challenges. A little prep work — and a good sense of humor — can go a long way in helping to keep the journey going smoothly. Or at least as smoothly as one could expect from the back of a rickety moped. Many sewage systems aren’t built to handle toilet paper, so yes, that trash can next to the toilet is probably there for you to toss your used T.P. in.
Easter Island Statues: Not Just Pretty Faces
The Easter Island Statues (natively known as “moai”) are monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people between the years 1250 and 1500 CE on the Polynesian island far west of Chile. Standing at an average of 13 feet tall (though the largest is 33 feet tall) and weighing in at 14 tons, the stone statues are one of the world’s greatest mysteries. But they’re not just pretty faces.
You Won’t Need Beer to Appreciate these 17 Gorgeous Photos of Ireland
You Won’t Need Beer to Appreciate these 17 Gorgeous Photos of Ireland We knew Ireland was beautiful, but this is just outrageous. Gogobot’s mission is to help people find great places to stay eat and play that are perfect for them. Getting a little wanderlust? Book yourself one of these sweet Dublin hotels. Or maybe just find a great Irish pub in your neck of the woods.
12 Awesome Game-Changing Travel Accessories
Travel is good. Travel is fun. Travel is life. I think we can all agree on those basic notions, and we can also agree that travel brings its own set of frustrations: in a charged-up, wireless, mobile world, we’re constantly trying to find a balance between things we need and things we want when we pack our bags. We pit the uglier sides of travel against the comforts of home: like unreliable communal dryers that might shrink your clothes to your infant nephew’s size.
12 Awesome Game-Changing Travel Accessories
Travel is good. Travel is fun. Travel is life. I think we can all agree on those basic notions, and we can also agree that travel brings its own set of frustrations: in a charged-up, wireless, mobile world, we’re constantly trying to find a balance between things we need and things we want when we pack our bags. We pit the uglier sides of travel against the comforts of home: like unreliable communal dryers that might shrink your clothes to your infant nephew’s size.
10 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers
I’ve been traveling solo for eight years now, and when people find out where I’ve been or where I’m going alone, I get one of the following reactions: “You travel alone?!” “Aren’t you scared?” “What does your mother think?! I would never let my daughter travel alone!” But the good news is that solo travel is very safe in most cases – even for single women.
Fake It ‘Til You Make It: How To Travel Fabulously on the Cheap
Fake It ‘Til You Make It: How To Travel Fabulously on the Cheap Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be rich to travel — and more importantly, you don’t need to be rich to travel fabulously. Even tightwad budget travelers can use a few travel “hacks” to spice up their frugal trips, and add a dose of luxury to an otherwise modest vacation.
12 Tourist Traps Worth Your Time | Trip.com
Hard-core, salt-of-the-earth world explorers say there are two types of visitors: tourists and travelers. Travelers hold the spirit of travel in a high regard, placing emphasis on exploring and experiencing new places in the world, digging into the culture and perhaps staying awhile. Tourists, on the other hand, are notorious for consuming “travel” in a checklist fashion: arrive, snap picture, cross it off the list.
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