Video: Martinique, the Isle of Flowers
As a little slice of France nestled in the baby blue waters of the Caribbean, Martinique is a small island that packs in a lot of fun and sun. From pristine beaches and rainforests to rum distilleries and French cuisine, the “Isle of Flowers” Martinique is truly Magnifique.
Video: Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the United States. The canyon itself is one of the deepest and largest in the world and is more than 277 miles long, 18 miles wide in some spots and up to a mile deep. The park features several major ecosystems and offers visitors the opportunity for hiking, mountain biking, river rafting, kayaking and horseback riding.
Sweating in Sarawak
Sarawak is home to more than 27 distinct indigenous groups that speak over 45 different languages and dialects. As its largest tribe, Iban can be found all over the map in the Malaysian state, from the outskirts of Kuching to the impenetrable jungles near the border of Brunei. At 600,000 strong, they make up roughly 30 percent of Sarawak’s population. Early Iban settlers emigrated from Kalimantan, Indonesia and set up longhouses in the river valleys. While the majority of Iban practice Christianity, they still retain many traditional animist rituals and beliefs, a few of which involve human skulls.
Feature Articles
Video: Martinique, the Isle of Flowers
As a little slice of France nestled in the baby blue waters of the Caribbean, Martinique is a small island that packs in a lot of fun... [Read more]
Video: Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the United States. The canyon itself is one of the deepest and largest... [Read more]
Sweating in Sarawak
TIPPLING WITH HEADHUNTERS IN MALAYSIAN BORNEO The old man sat on the bamboo floor of the longhouse just inches from my face. He slammed... [Read more]
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Gadgets and Gear
Holiday travel gift guides
It’s only a couple of weeks until Christmas but if you’re looking for some good holiday gifts, here are a few good gift guides for travelers: 14 Gift Ideas from Museum Shops Online Check out a variety of museum gift shop items such as a skylight umbrella from the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, a tin bird feeder from the Museum of New Mexico... [Read more]
Don’t leave home without your headlamp
Not too long ago headlights were big two-pound blocks that hung from your helmet or your hat and were generally only used by spelunkers or dorks. That certainly isn’t the case anymore. Today’s headlights (now officially called “headlamps”) are comfortable, lightweight, put out an enormous amount of light and look pretty cool. They’re also... [Read more]
Forget money belts, hide your stash under your pant leg
Having traveled to many countries where the criminals can steal the shirt off your back without you even noticing, I’m a pretty security-conscious traveler. Many travelers prefer to leave their valuables back in a hotel room but when you’re staying in a run-down shack in a run-down part of a third world city, it sometimes seems better to bring things... [Read more]
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Travel video: Jean Lafitte National Park, LouisianaThe Barataria Preserve of the Jean Lafitte National Park just outside of New Orleans, La., features more than 20,000 acres of bayous, swamps and marshes with alligators, nutrias and more than 300 species of birds. There’s no better way to get up and close with the local wildlife than by talking a walk down the Bayou Coquille Trail. Share on Facebook Read More →
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