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In 2012, travel blogger and adventurer Jane Mountain got laid off from her job. She seized this opportunity to take a career break and

When you’re stuck on a plane for hours at a time, you’re inevitably going to get hungry. When a flight attendant comes down your aisle with drinks, meals to pur

Flying has rightfully earned its reputation of being an extremely stressful experience.  Long security lines, delayed or cancelled flights, and running to your

The stereotypical pilot is a dashing figure – tall, lean and handsome, a Master of the Universe-type who appears to have a perfect and exciting life.  Of course

We’re about to enter the busy holiday travel season. Despite all of the joy of the season, traveling is usually… less than joyful. As people crowd into airports

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Lonely Planet has spoken, and now your travel itinerary for 2014 should be just about set. This week, the online guide to the globe rel

Uh oh. This will make your blood pressure rise. Or worse, force you to stay home and not travel this holiday season. The Wall Street Journal’s Scott McCartney r

Arriving at your destination is wonderful. When you’re traveling and visiting a new place, getting your boots on the ground is a moment filled with excitement a

I board the plane, I open up my iPad and I start reading a book. Fifteen minutes later the crew tells us to turn off all electronic devices. So I stop reading.

Hurricane season is here, and hit with tremendous force in Mexico this week, wreaking havoc and stranding travelers in and around Acapulco. Hurricane Manuel was