Month: December 2018
Antarctica 101: 15 Things You Need to Know Before You Go ‘On the Ice’
From what to expect to what to bring and what to leave home, here are the things every passenger should know before leaving on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. I was admittedly naïve about most things Antarctic before boarding the boat that would bring me to the White Continent for the…
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Celebrate Germany’s Christmas markets with Kensington Tours By Kristy Alpert WHEN THE COMFORTING AROMAS of spiced glühwein (mulled wine); roasted chestnuts; and delicious, fresh gingerbread begin to scent the air throughout Germany, it can only mean one thing: The season of Christmas markets has finally arrived. Christmas markets are a time-honored tradition…
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Warning: these images may incite wanderlust. Antarctica is a land of extremes. This southernmost continent is home to the world’s coldest temperatures, windiest conditions, highest landmass, and largest desert, yet even those extreme factors can’t compete with the extreme beauty that can only be found within this amazing destination….
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Ultimate Expedition UNLIKE THE ROOM FULL of eager voyagers surrounding me, waiting to board a ship destined for the seventh continent, I had never once dreamed of stepping foot on Antarctica. As they regaled me with stories of planning the trip in their 40s, making promises to loved ones they…
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10 Incredible Tree House Hotels in the U.S. If you’ve ever wanted to take your love of the great outdoors to new heights, get ready to climb up to the canopy and sleep in one of these amazing treehouse hotels. Feats of contemporary engineering, these contemporary treehouse hotels are…