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An Unexpected Trip

Katherine Lonsdorf went to Jordan to broaden her views. An assault by a cab driver changed her perspective forever.

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The Sweetness of Brazil

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In the World Heritage city of Ouro Preto, on Brazil's fine appreciation of life's everyday gifts

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World Travel Watch: Chaos in Kyrgyzstan, Protests in Thailand and More

Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news

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The Leap at Crater Lake

The Leap at Crater Lake Photo by Dustin Eward

Amy Eward's infertility strained her marriage and left her reeling. During a trip to Oregon, she made a bold move to try to regain control.

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Interview with Seth Stevenson: ‘Grounded’

The author's new book chronicles his surface journey around the world. Frank Bures asks him about it -- and why he thinks air travel isn't really travel.

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World Travel Watch: Crime in Bali, Burj Dubai and Machu Picchu Re-Open, and More

Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news

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The Deceptive Magic of Travel Photography

If you've seen it in a guidebook, that elusive, perfect view must really exist. Right?

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Eight Great Travel Twitter Tweets for March

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What makes a good travel tweet? Here are eight favorites from the past month.

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World Travel Watch: Airplane Safety in Peru, Metro Bombings in Moscow and More

Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news

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Interview with Stephanie Elizondo Griest: ‘The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2010’

Eva Holland talks with the editor of a new anthology

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Among the Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.

Celebrating the arrival of spring and powerful words on a visit to the FDR Memorial

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Post-Trip Funk (PTF)

On the malady's treatment and symptoms, which include a marked tendency to pick up one's home phone and ask for reception

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Super Freaky in Havana

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With some help from the locals (and Rick James), Lauren Quinn lets down her well-learned defenses

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World Travel Watch: No Alcohol in Brunei, Air Strikes in Europe and More

Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news

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Let’s See What’s Down There

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In an excerpt from his new book, David Grann takes to New Zealand's high seas on a quest for elusive giant squid

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