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Surviving Palau… and a Homeland Security Interrogation

POSTED Jan 9

“Welcome to the United States!” I was home. Well, almost. The friendly Customs agent sat in his booth in the muggy Oahu airport. “Hello Ms. House,” he said with a warm smile, “where are you traveling from today?” “Palau,” I + READ MORE

 
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When You Know It's Time To Take Up Golf...

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 20 2011

Trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro, climbing Mt. Everest, cross country skiing to the North Pole... for an extreme adventurer those aren't that crazy. “People often ask me what I am planning to do when I can no longer climb or do things like ski to the top of the world. I guess that is when I will take up golf.” + READ MORE

 
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Traveling for the Holidays? Do These Quickie Workouts to NOT Gain Weight

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 19 2011

I’m the first to admit that an out-of-town attitude includes skipping out on my regular workout. But that’s the great thing! It's your opportunity to try something new, work new muscles, and maybe even LOSE, as opposed to GAIN weight! I know... the holidays can be brutal for your diet. You're too busy, tired, and full to do your entire regular workout routine. Instead, slip in several quickie workouts into your day, every day, to keep your metabolism stoked and naturally burning off even more calories for you. + READ MORE

 
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Book is a Hitchhiker's Guide to America

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 9 2011

"Redwood to Deadwood" by Colin Flaherty explores the roads of America from the passenger's seat. + READ MORE

 
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A Handful of No-Fly Travel Options for the Holidays

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 22 2011

A Top Five No-Fly List from the U.K. gives us a few U.S. ideas, too. From trains to ferries, feet to bikes. + READ MORE

 
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Meet Stanley Selengut, the Father of Sustainable Resort Development

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 11 2011

Stanley Selengut built Maho Bay on St. John when ecotourism wasn't even a word. And it's blossomed from there. You can visit. + READ MORE

 
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5 Green Travel Companies For Every Type Of Adventurer

By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 10 2011

You can’t always choose how you get somewhere and what sort of carbon footprint that will leave, but you can choose a travel company that keeps the environment in mind, therein counteracting your holiday carbon footprint. These 5 companies have a reputation for planning great green trips and giving back to the environment: + READ MORE

 
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Certified Green: Top 10 Loony Travel Destinations

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 9 2011

Greenloons is a new site with a purpose: Travel that's sustainable, helps local economies, and is just plain beautiful. + READ MORE

 
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How To Holiday Shop While Traveling

By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 4 2011

It’s happened to you. Your friend comes back from his travels, gives you a gift, and you think to yourself “he totally got this at the airport gift shop.” But every travelling gift-shopper means well! They just don’t always know where to find the most meaningful and unique gifts because, well, they aren’t in their own town. + READ MORE

 
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Is Space Tourism a Bust?

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 3 2011

Virgin Galactic loses one of its first paid passengers. But commercial space flight still has backers. Do you have the cash? + READ MORE

 
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Ben Sollee, Sans Van, is Pedaling His Brand of Folk Music

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 31 2011

Ben Sollee is biking it on his Ditch the Van Tour. To get connected to communities and fans. Also, his van has seen better days. + READ MORE

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