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Dave on a scenic drive in Oahu, Hawaii (photo by Kelly Lemons)

Oahu Scenic Drive: Ultimate One-Day Itinerary in Hawaii

Diamond Head Crater at sunrise.

Diamond Head Sunrise Hike on Oahu

Ahu Nau Nau

Exploring Easter Island: Top 5 Moai Statue Sites

Hukilau Cafe (photo: Dave Lee)

Hukilau Cafe: Hawaiian Comfort Food on Oahu

Highlights from Dave

Dave LATAM Dreamliner Rapa Nui.

My LATAM Business Class Experience from Santiago to Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

White Suzuki car rental on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile.

Unlocking Easter Island: Rent a Car and Choose Your Own Adventure

The Schooner J & E Riggin offers windjammer cruises in Maine

Windjammer Cruises in Maine: Sailing the Schooner J & E Riggin

Dave at Ahu Ko Te Riku on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile.

15 Free Things To Do on Easter Island

Great Adventures

Umantay mountain as seen on Salkantay Trek

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: A Daily Account

Makalu Base Camp Trek

Best Treks in Nepal: Where to Hike in the Himalaya

An 800 mile trek across Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail.

Great Himalaya Trail: An 800-Mile Walk in Nepal

Wearing protective gear provided to us, including rubber boots and a battery-powered headlamp.

Potosí Silver Mine Tour at Bolivia's Cerro Rico

Appalachian Trail bridge

Planning an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Via Francigena in Tuscany

Via Francigena: The Ultimate Walking Tour in Tuscany

Hospital - El Ganso 24 cross and Astorga

Walking the Camino de Santiago on a Budget

Butterfly Balloons in Cappadocia

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: A Sunrise Adventure

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United States

Emerald Lake at Natural Bridge Caverns

Natural Bridge Caverns: A Geologic Wonder in San Antonio

Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge

9 Best Jazz Clubs in New Orleans for Live Music

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Armstrong Redwoods SNR: A Walk Among Giants in California

Whale

What To Expect on a Whale-Watching Tour from Boston

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Central America & Caribbean

Johnny Cay, San Andres

San Andres Island, Colombia: A Travel Guide

Dave in Exuma Cays, The Bahamas

Staniel Cay Travel Guide: The Bahamas' Best Little Island

Dave in San Blas Islands, Panama

Backpacking Panama: A Two-Week Itinerary

View of Providencia

Providencia Island, Colombia: A Travel Guide

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South America

Colorful Cartagena

17 Amazing Things To Do in Colombia

The author at the true Equator

Top 15 Things to Do in Ecuador

A scenic view of El Poblado, Medellin

Medellin Travel Guide: Advice from an Expat

Llapingachos served with chicken, chorizo, a fried egg, and salad is typical of Ecuadorian food.

Ecuadorian Food: Typical & Traditional Cuisine

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Europe

Iceland

Iceland's Ring Road: 9 Amazing Places to Camp

Switzerland Shoulder Season

Switzerland on a Budget: 10 Essential Tips

Palaiokastritsa beach

7 Beaches in Corfu That Will Leave You Speechless

Oludeniz, Turkey

Turkish Riviera: Exploring Turkey's Turquoise Coast

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Asia

Fushimi-yagura

Tour the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for Free

Bitexco Financial Tower

Top 20 Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

The little green island in the crater lake is the world's smallest volcano (photo: Shankar S.)

Mount Taal, The World’s Smallest Active Volcano

Golden Bridge, Vietnam (photo by Kelly Lemons)

Visit Vietnam's Golden Bridge in the Ba Na Hills

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New Stories

Kecak dance at Uluwatu (photo: Takashi Miyazaki).

The Best Way To Stay Connected in Bali

Boating at El Retiro (photo: Lynn Van den Broeck).

Green Madrid: Parks and Natural Spaces in the City and Its Surroundings

A Ponant cruise ship navigates the Norwegian fjords (photo credit: ©StudioPONANT-Noémie WATEL).

Experience the Best Norwegian Fjords Cruise and See Norway Like Never Before

A grey wolf is spotted in Yosemite Valley (photo: Caleb Woods).

The Best December Travel Destinations (And Why You Should Consider Winter Trips)

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