How to be a Hash House Harrier


NIGHTLIFE:  Hash House Harriers is a self-professed “Drinking club with a running problem.” Founded before World War II, the Hash has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Most meetings include some form of running or walking and alcohol, often both at the same time.   More »

From the Editor: Matador's so much more than a magazine

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NEWS:  "I always thought of Matador as a virtual campfire...."  More »

Caving in Japan


TV:  Vlogger ericsurf6 takes us on his spelunking adventure in Japan.  More »

Called Out: The World's Ugliest Buildings

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TRIP IDEAS:  Coming together to point out the ugly.  More »

Revolutionary Road: Transforming Pain by Sharing Our Stories

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SPIRIT:  There is a great deal of suffering that occurs at any given moment all around the world. When we have no control over horrible events, what can we do to help transform others' pain?  More »

What People are Listening to in...Argentina


NIGHTLIFE:  La Mona is known as Argentina’s James Brown with outrageous live shows that include high-energy dance and multiple costume changes. “The Monkey” Jimenez is a wild guy from Cordoba who works the crowd into a frenzy with cuarteto favorites.   More »

How Rejection From Reality TV Turned My Life Around

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LIFE:  Carissa McAtee shares with us how she overcame control issues and self criticism in order to lose weight and the surprising catalyst that spurred her to success.  More »

Monday Mashup: Sites and Technologies for Travel Writers

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TRAVEL WRITING:  In this new series we look at publications, technologies, and opportunities writers, journalists, and photographers or filmmakers might consider, along with people doing work we find interesting and relevant to travel and place.  More »

Don't believe in global warming?

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CHANGE:  How do you refute the argument of someone using "science" to claim global warming isn't a problem? Megan Hill explains.  More »

How to Couchsurf Without A Couch

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ABROAD:  From camping trips to city tours, piss ups to opera outings, language exchanges to sex toy parties: someone somewhere is planning it.  More »

Destination Expert: Oslo, Norway

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TRIP IDEAS:  If Oslo is your destination, Anne-Sophie Redisch is your local guide.  More »

Yukon Quest 2010 Begins

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SPORTS:  Mushers and dogs take off from Fairbanks for the 2010 Yukon Quest race.  More »

Technology Bytes: Google's Romantic Search Superbowl Ad

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GEAR:  Google's commercial showing a romance from the first meeting to after marriage is a Superbowl Sunday hit.  More »

Machu Picchu after the Floods: Update and Outlook

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TRIP IDEAS:  Peruvian authorities declare Machu Picchu is safe and that travel to the region will resume within weeks.  More »

Armchair Travel: Jumpstart Your 2010 Travels

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GEAR:  Never too early to start planning your Autumn travels...  More »

ArmsLength: iPhone App for a Better Self-Portrait


GEAR:  Why buy a bulky attachment to take a self-portrait shot when your iPhone can just tell you where to point?  More »

BNT's Best of the Week 2/6/2010

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SPIRIT:  It's time once again for the best inner and outer travel links around the web.  More »

Last Chance to Visit 13 Arizona State Parks

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TRIP IDEAS:  The Arizona State Parks Board voted on January 15 to close 13 more of the state’s parks by June. Learn which ones are shutting their doors, and when.  More »

Friday Fun: Super Bowl Commercials the Networks Banned

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SPORTS:  Commercials that didn't make the cut.  More »

Procession of the "Sant Enterrament"~ Tarragona, Spain


TV:  A colorful and solemn procession of religious expression.   More »

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