tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-209249452026-07-23T23:02:49.735-07:00Travel and Tourism NewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20924945.post-39173939889513318002011-12-02T15:19:00.001-08:002011-12-02T15:20:11.895-08:00

While driving a back road in Nicaragua last winter, threading through the usual chaos of livestock, ox carts, bicycles and other variable-speed vehicles, I did a double take when I saw a young man riding a big, tawny cow that was saddled up like a horse. He was herding a bunch of cattle that was asserting its right to the roadway as surely as a monster truck. We were on island of Ometepe, in

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A long-awaited visit to Bonn and its Beethoven-Haus museum yields treasures for a fan of the composer. Ever since my mom gave me the complete works of Ludwig van Beethoven — the best birthday present I ever got — I'd wanted to make a pilgrimage to Bonn, the composer's birthplace, to soak up the atmosphere and look for clues to his genius. Read More  

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Turkey is changing fast. And it's modernizing fast. For a vacation recent, I hit the road in Turkey, with romantic memories (a few years old) of horse-drawn carriages and villages with economies powered by hay, dung,... Read More  

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Delicious destinations for tea and its accompaniments can be found in some of the chicest corners of Paris. Read More

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There are so many ways to eat well in Paris but still save money: eat picnics, spend your restaurant euros at lunch instead of dinner, have your latté at the counter instead of at a table. Read More  

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There really is just one cardinal rule to enjoying a Hawaiian vacation: relax -- you are in Hawaii. Read More  

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White, gray, and laced with cracks, the Black Rock Desert playa stretches for miles in every direction. Flat as the ancient sea it once was, hot, stark, and often windy, this barren moonscape is filled with exuberance and alive... Read More  

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The sea lion nursed her pup under a prickly pear cactus while an iguana clumsily marched away. A tiny penguin waddled on a rock while red and orange crabs clung to the craggy surface below. Read More  

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Colombia's capital city lures tourists with its mild year-round weather, booming nightlife and its museums about gold, emeralds and the artist Fernando Botero. Read More  

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Long known for its sea, sand and sun, Tunisia has a new claim to fame, as the birthplace of the Arab Spring. Read More  

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In a city famous for being a spiritual destination, a new arts center has the potential to turn it into a 21st-century beacon of culture as well. Read More  

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Santiago de Compostela is proudly crowing about a new and decidedly modern draw: a spectacular structure called the City of Culture of Galicia. Read More  

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A summer playground for Hollywood a-listers, European elites as well as us ordinary mortals, the Italian island of Sardinia is the place to go for sea, sun and celebrities. Read More  

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Traveling with children is difficult, but when children have disabilities, it can be overwhelming for parents to plan even a weekend getaway. Parents who've been there say the rewards are worth it. Read More  

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Learn about the female travelers who dared to travel to Alaska during the Gold Rush, plus find out which shore excursions include panning for gold, visiting ghost towns, touring saloons, and more. Read More  

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Observing lions and elephants at the zoo is fun, but watching them roam their natural habitat in Africa will shoot tingles up your spine. Read More  

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Couldn't afford that scuba trip in Indonesia? Didn't have time to hike the Grand Canyon? Me Neither. Fortunately for those of us who couldn't quite make it out of town this summer, there's an alternative route for exploration and all you need is a couch, a cold drink, and these three books. Read More  

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The Galapagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin's theories of evolution, draw an estimated 100,000 visitors a year eager for a glimpse of the unique creatures and flora. Read More  

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Every couple will imagine something different when planning their perfect honeymoon, but these destinations make focusing on each other easy. Read More  

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At Disney, your little princesses can eat, sleep, and dress up just as princesses should. They can also hobnob with Cinderella, Belle, and other Disney royals. Read More

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You may have heard of, or fallen victim to, the old "catch my baby while we pick your pockets" scheme. The new class of tourist rip-off makes that look like chump change. Read More

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The Dutch summer weather might be a bit unpredictable, but even if the weather isn't agreeable, Amsterdam's urban beaches provide some worthwhile destinations. Reader More

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Whether by sea or by air, there are plenty of natural diversions in coming months in the Florida Keys. Read More

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The southwest African country is sere but breathtaking, with an impressive canyon, otherworldly landscapes, posh lodges and a town right out of Bavaria. And the night sky? Impressive. Read More  

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This 2011 Gold List treasure beautifully fits the topography of the Sacred Valley: Accommodations face either the Urubamba River or the Chicón glacier for stunning views. Spend the day on the Quinoa Trail, kayaking and biking through quinoa-intensive landscapes, concluding with a quinoa facial back at the spa. And if you think you've had enough pampering at the hotel's two-pool,

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