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Jul 17, 2011

Moon Travel Guides has released a new e-book titled “Moon USA Travel Planner.” It’s a condensed version of its longer guidebooks and is free to download to an e-reader. Download…

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To Russia with Love – Nelson Shanks’ Exhibition Opens in Russia

Jun 3, 2011

Nelson Shanks’, world famous realist painter and founder of the Studio Incamminati art academy in Philadelphia, has just launched his art exhibition in Russia, with the June 2nd opening at…

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The Art Vietnam Gallery in Hanoi

May 10, 2011

For anyone headed to Hanoi, we recommend a visit to the revered Art Vietnam Gallery and home of Suzanne Lecht, an American national who is well regarded as one of…

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10 “Must” Phrases when Traveling in Italy

May 10, 2011

Fodor’s Travel Guides’ 10 Phrases You Shouldn’t Go to Italy Without A small Italian-English dictionary with a pronunciation guide is essential—as are the following quintessentially Italian phrases. 1. Per favore…

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How to Get the Best Seats in Coach

Apr 22, 2011

1.  Fly at off-peak times, when the likelihood of getting a good seat, or at least being able to switch seats, is greater. 2. If you have elite frequent-flier status,…

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Purposeful Visits between the U.S. and Cuba

Aug 9, 2010

Is it my imagination, or is there a sudden flurry of activity related to Cuba . . . ??? June 30: The House Agriculture Committee voted to reverse the Cuban…

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Chinese Super Bus – Science Fiction or Genius Traffic Solution?

Aug 8, 2010

The Chinese Super Bus Straddles Over Cars! China is home to more people than any other country on Earth, and they’re moving into megacities at a rate that’s simply unprecedented….

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Just Because You Roam Doesn’t Mean Your Cell Phone Should

Aug 2, 2010

Excellent tips in the New York Times on how to avoid those hefty cell phone bills when we’re traveling.  I think we can all relate to this one. “UBIQUITOUS connectivity…

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Cuban/US Policy Finally Relaxing?

Jul 28, 2010

Despite little apparent progress in diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States since President Obama took office, according to the New York Times, more members of the Cuban arts…

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28 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Traveling

Jul 12, 2010

From The Art of Non-Comformity, some good travel tips from this road warrior . . . a guy who has a goal to visit all 192 countries (“country” as defined…

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Change in the Winds of Cuban Policy

Jul 5, 2010

Last week, a bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives took a major step toward loosening of the travel restrictions that prevent Americans from visiting Cuba. High time, I say! The House…

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Good News from the Inkaterra Hotel in Machu Picchu

Mar 5, 2010

This is just in from our friends at the Inkaterra Hotel in Aguas Calientes – a gorgeous property and must stay for anyone going to Machu Picchu.  Nice to hear…

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Cuba: What Everyone Needs to Know by Julia Sweig

Mar 1, 2010

I attended a fascinating talk a few months ago at the Milken Institute in LA.  Julia Sweig has authored a book, “Cuba – What Everyone Needs to Know.”  She is…

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Ansel Adams of the Ocean

Nov 11, 2009

It’s always a joy to meet someone who has managed (like I have) to meld one’s passion with one’s “work.” I met another such a person last week. When he…

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Dancing Around the World

Feb 11, 2009

In the “wish-I-had-thought-of-it” department, is the brilliantly, joyously, blissfully, delightfully simple concept of dancing around the world.  If you have not logged onto Where In the Hell Is Matt, click…

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