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25/11/2019

This week’s newsletter: Follow the Stars—On the benefits and joys of stargazing; how light pollution is preventing us from seeing our own galaxy; and where to find the darkest skies and be alerted to upcoming celestial happenings. (Heads up: Tomorrow night in the early evening in the Western Hemisphere, all three of our nearest neighbor planets will be visible without a telescope.) Learn and be inspired! Subscribe to Wanderer’s Weekly! Photo: Lia Bekyan via Unsplash. https://tinyletter.com/goodnewsmuse/letters/wanderer-s-weekly-from-gold-boat-journeys-follow-the-stars

"For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream."

14/11/2019

This month's newsletter: Although disaster coverage can lead us to believe a place has suffered total devastation, this is often untrue. For example, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and California's wine country all need tourism to support their recovery. In this way, your trip can become its own engine of positive change. Subscribe today!

Autumn burned brightly...a torch flung to the trees.

10/11/2019

A Berlin tribute on the anniversary of the wall’s fall!

Here's a treasury of quotes from Twain to Dietrich, Bowie to Obama, with video from the historic day the wall fell.

03/10/2019

On challenging my bionic knee with a bike tour, and why bicycles are still one of the best and most innovative inventions on the road to a better future.

One of the most important days of my life was when I learned to ride a bicycle.

04/09/2019

Afternoon hike at Smith Rock State Park, named one of the seven wonders of Oregon. Misery Ridge Trail offered a big payoff for a long uphill: views of rocks, valley, the Crooked River and snow capped Cascade range over 6 miles and the equivalent of 67 flights of stairs.

Afternoon hike at Smith Rock State Park, named one of the seven wonders of Oregon. Misery Ridge Trail offered a big payoff for a long uphill: views of rocks, valley, the Crooked River and snow capped...

27/07/2019

Wise words from Christine Ambrose Merrill on what's missing in that perfect(ly) boring Instagram shot.

The allure of posting vacation shots on Instagram is warping how we experience the world.

26/07/2019

Before the author reached the height of his fame, he escaped to seaside idylls in southern Italy and Spain to write, swim and bask under the sun with his great love.

03/07/2019

Let's celebrate the all-American way! (No tanks allowed. Everyone's welcome.)

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03/07/2019

Follow in the footsteps of England's legends and literary giants: Interests Photo Gallery by 10Best.com via USA Today https://buff.ly/2Xx2SKr

03/07/2019

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02/07/2019

The celebration continues.

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27/06/2019

Visit and support these places!

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27/06/2019

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25/06/2019

A Journey to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Where Sleeping Beauty Awakens - The New York Times https://buff.ly/2LdGvDy

18/06/2019

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18/06/2019

Beat the crowds.

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17/06/2019

Food for thought.

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17/06/2019

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15/06/2019

Forgot about budget woes. We’ve mapped out 2 weeks in Greece for every budget so you can focus on the fun stuff, like planning your trip!

12/06/2019

Plastics.

Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word.

11/06/2019

Let's be real: If money wasn't an issue, we'd be traveling non-stop. But all those life-changing meals, rejuvenating hotel stays, and outdoor adventures can add up to a painful hit to your wallet.

10/06/2019

Waterfalls, beer spas, volcanic lakes—with none of the crowds.

10/06/2019

Today is the fifth annual Independent Bookstore Day — and these shops owned by authors like Judy Blume, Louise Erdrich, and more, are a great place to celebrate.

06/06/2019

Every Friday in June, you can hit the slopes at Squaw Valley for $5 — and help local efforts to make the Tahoe area more bike-friendly.

06/06/2019

Although, if you're already on the west coast, I'd recommend you explore on your own!

Gondwana EcoTours takes participants on a comprehensive tour of Olympic National Park on a nine-day guided tour.

05/06/2019

The mayor named him official greeter in 1964, establishing a tradition that has continued since his death in 1975. The town’s current greeter, Michael Minatouli, still greets visitors on this corner today.

02/06/2019

Before cellphones, Turkish “bird language” allowed farmers to communicate across long distances in the Pontic Mountains.

28/05/2019

Like watching the sunset, seeking out the Big Dipper is a vacation ritual. The term “astrotourism” has evolved to describe more intentional travel to places with dark skies and more visible stars.

Resorts, parks and attractions in the United States, Canada, Mexico and beyond are expanding the galaxy of what has become known as astrotourism.

27/05/2019

Empty hiking trails and winding roads suit the the 52 Places Traveler’s mood in Slovakia.

24/05/2019

Finding the green soul of Costa Rica.

A vivid narrative of a trip to Costa Rica by the 2015 Narrative Travel Writing Contest Finalist.