The world’s most coveted sunsets? The earth’s most awe-inspiring destinations? We’re probably never going to agree. I’ve already accepted that. But that’s fine, because a sunset is personal to each traveler, each individual. Which is why this list will never be an objective piece. My travel boots have taken me to so many amazing places…
A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to visit the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington to take part in the launch of Cathay Pacific’s new business-class seats. As part of this FAM trip, Cathay Pacific also let me hop aboard the brand new Boeing 777 and take a quick 12-hour trip to Hong Kong….
What is it about time lapse videos that make people go crazy with “oohs” and “aahs”? Well for starters they often times showcase a travel destination most people want to visit badly. But for me they are just really, really pretty. Yes I used “pretty” to describe a travel video (I’m secure enough in my…
As the Hainan Airlines flight descended through the clouds I could feel the weight of history descend on me. Xian is heavy with history dating back over 3000 years. The city was the capital of China for many of the dynasties between 771 BC and 907 AD and is most famous internationally as the home…
When I first traveled to Japan, I was ready. I knew all about the astronomical prices (yet still experienced mild sticker shock when I actually saw them with my own eyes on everything from menus to taxi meters to lipstick). I learned the right way to get onto a subway. I practiced my business etiquette. …
I love taking the train in India. I have many memories of watching India’s sun-baked landscape slide by, but here are my two favorite train ride stories. New Delhi to Jaisalmer My first clue was the difficulty I had in finding my bogey. Normally, India’s antiquated, seemingly chaotic train system always proves to have a…
Shannon Anicas discovered her writing voice in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina’s destruction of her hometown region. She went on to publish numerous articles online and in print. Shannon also maintains a blog about her life and travels called “Shanna Says…” and can be found on Twitter and Facebook. While traveling through China and South Korea,…
Jodi Ettenberg is a former lawyer, marshmallow enthusiast, volcano climber and world traveler. Originally from Montreal, she worked as a lawyer in NYC to save up for a serious nomadic adventure. She quit her job on April 1, 2008 and has been eating her way around the world ever since. Following 6 weeks in Burma,…