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Jeffrey Tanenhaus says goodbye to his little blue book with a travel poem

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Speedos, Bell Hops, Andean Flute Music, Oh My!

Contemplating and celebrating the world of travel

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The Heat Seeker: Into the Heartland

The Heat Seeker: Into the Heartland Photo by Nicolas*, via Flickr (Creative Commons)

Alison Stein Wellner likes her food hot and spicy. To find out how hot and spicy, she searched the world for heat. Part five of five: From Nashville to Indianapolis.

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The Heat Seeker: ‘Between Unseemly and a Little Slutty’

The Heat Seeker: ‘Between Unseemly and a Little Slutty’ Photo by TooFarNorth, via Flickr (Creative Commons)

Alison Stein Wellner likes her food hot and spicy. To find out how hot and spicy, she searched the world for heat. Part four of five: What happened in Honduras.

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Interview with Rick Steves: ‘Travel as a Political Act’

Jim Benning asks the Europe travel guru about his new book -- and where Americans can go for a politically eye-opening experience

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The Heat Seeker: Spicier, Please!

The Heat Seeker: Spicier, Please! iStockphoto

Alison Stein Wellner likes her food hot and spicy. To find out how hot and spicy, she searched the world for heat. Part three of five: Into Kumarakom.

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The Heat Seeker: ‘This Raita Will Be Your Savior’

The Heat Seeker: ‘This Raita Will Be Your Savior’ Photo by Swami Stream via Flickr (Creative Commons)

Alison Stein Wellner likes her food hot and spicy. To find out how hot and spicy, she searched the world for heat. Part two of five: Getting Hot in Mumbai.

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The Heat Seeker: Eat, Sweat, Love

The Heat Seeker: Eat, Sweat, Love iStockphoto

Alison Stein Wellner likes her food hot and spicy. To find out how hot and spicy, she searched the world for heat. Part one of five: Currywurst in Frankfurt.

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Interview with Kelly Westhoff and Jen Paulus: CheSpotting.com

Interview with Kelly Westhoff and Jen Paulus: CheSpotting.com REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas

Eva Holland talks Che and the meaning of his ubiquitous image with the founders of a new travel photography site

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Six Tips for Introverted Travelers

Six Tips for Introverted Travelers Photo by Sophia Dembling

You don't have to be an extrovert to enjoy travel. Sophia Dembling explains.

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Travel Warnings: What’s So ‘Non-Essential’ About Travel?

Travel Warnings: What’s So ‘Non-Essential’ About Travel? REUTERS/Jorge Dan

On the intersection of place, politics and culture

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How Should I Tell my Family About my Long-Term Travel Plans?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel and the world

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To Italy, for Family

After unearthing her great-grandmother's bridal gown, Valerie Conners traveled to Puglia to grasp the story of its origins. She found much more.

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Interview With Dr. Mike: Swine Flu and Travel

How safe is it to travel? Jim Benning asks an influenza expert and the host of a new Travel Channel show for his perspective.

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Eight Great Funny Travel Stories

To mark World Hum's eighth anniversary, we've collected eight favorite travel stories from our archives that see the humor in travel

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