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Oh, It's Tough Having the Best Internship on Earth

Here's a way to brighten your day. Hate your job? Bummed out by crummy "summer" weather? Or maybe the job is fine, but you're stuck indoors on a sunny day? Well, then, take a look at this. Kokei Otosi...

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Do You Want More From Your S'mores?

As the summer heats up, chocolate lovers across the country will be celebrating the season with a favorite BBQ treat: s’mores. These delicious snacks with graham crackers, toasted marshmallows and...

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Science Says Lobsters Can Live Forever, But They're Still Delicious

Can you ever eat a lobster again after reading this news? It turns out that our clawed friends have self-repairing DNA, which means they would essentially live forever if it weren't for being caught...

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8 of the Scariest Travel Destinations on Earth

If you watch shows like "Medium" and "Ghost Hunters" itching for a chance to experience paranormal activity, these destinations are your ticket to terror. If you're someone who firmly says you don't...

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The Top 7 Healing Destinations on Earth

Religious, atheist, hippy or hard-core urbanite—everyone needs a little healing now and then. Whether you’re a serenity seeker who travels the world wherever myth and folk lore take you, or you need to...

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Alternative ways to travel

For those people out there who love to travel, but like sticking away from tourist hot spots and fancy hotels, try these alternative modes to see a new area. Budget Travel: Couch Surfing: this program...

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Conch and Crabs- A Perfect Combo For Love In Andros

Thinking of going somewhere hot to heat things up with your other half? Sounds fun... until you think about your average vacation destination and imagine pushing your way through tourists and...

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Make Tracks for Traincations, the Newest Travel Trend

You've heard of vacations and staycations. What about Traincations? It's what it sounds like, taking a break from work and at-home hassles via the rails. According to some experts, it's becoming the...

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7 Ways to be an Ethical Photographer while Traveling

The best part about a trip might actually be looking at the photos after and sharing the stories behind photos with friends. And taking a photo in today’s world has become extremely simple. You can...

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Brother, Can You Spare 1% for the Planet?

How much do you set aside for helping the planet, as in living more sustainably? Do you spend more for organic food, offset your carbon emissions or maybe even ride a bike (that counts, bikes aren't...

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A Healing Retreat Founded by the Founder of Greenpeace

I needed to get away, regroup, think about who I am, where I have been, and where I’m going. There was one destination that I felt was calling my name- Hollyhock. Situated on Cortes Island in British...

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Top 7 Myths On Traveling With Kids

It’s amazing to be surrounded by the people you love in a beautiful, exciting new place. But a lot of parents forgo traveling with their kids until they become older, worried that it will be too much...

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They Draw & Travel Features Art, Adventure & Maps

When you're packing for a trip, it helps to have a list. One more thing you might want to add, besides clothes and a camera, are art supplies. But what if you're flying instead of driving? Is there a...

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What's That Noise? Play a Saw, Save a Tree

Have you saw, I mean, seen the latest trend in music? Actually, the proper verb is saw. And maybe it's not a trend. But if you thought saw-playing died with Jackyl's "The Lumberjack," you're wrong....

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The Top 10 U.S. Cities for Public Transportation

The best pizza. The most beautiful women. The finest wines. Plenty of cities claim to have these. But which cities are competing for a medal that means a greener, possibly longer-lasting planet? These...

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10 Tricks for Optimal Health while Traveling

So, you spent (mumble) amount of money on your plane ticket, train ticket or gas for the car. You sent out countless emails to make sure everything would run smoothly while you were away from work. You...

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A South American Day In Los Angeles

There are two kinds of staycations. The kind where you want to completely relax and treat your city as though you are a tourist in it, experiencing all of the things that are so fill in your city here....

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Insect-Eating Plants, Beauty Secrets, Cowbells, Food, and Trotti'ing... A...

What's the point of traveling half way around the world only to sit in a tour bus and "see" the sights? Next time you travel, don't just sit there, get in there! Ask the tourism bureau about festivals,...

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The Most Beneficial Vacation You Will EVER Take

We work and work and work, but for what? Ideally, so we can eventually relax. We work so that we can put a roof over our heads that we can relax under. We work so that we can enjoy beautiful meals at...

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Ben Sollee, Sans Van, is Pedaling His Brand of Folk Music

You may recall a post earlier this year on plans by soulful folk musician Ben Sollee to embark on a second, two-wheeled tour. That is, a tour on a bike, towing a cello (since he's a cellist). I...

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Is Space Tourism a Bust?

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceline is still in the works. Still. As some potential passengers jump ship. The latest to give up his ticket is venture capitalist Alan Walton. If you have an...

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How To Holiday Shop While Traveling

It’s happened to you. Your friend comes back from his travels, gives you a gift, and you think to yourself “he totally got this at the airport gift shop.” But every travelling gift-shopper means well!...

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Certified Green: Top 10 Loony Travel Destinations

Planning makes perfect. Or maybe that's practice. If you're planning for a Spring Break trip (me too), you might want to consider these Top 10 Emerging Destinations for Green and Sustainable Travel...

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5 Green Travel Companies For Every Type Of Adventurer

It’s the holidays and you want to see your family! You understand the effects of travel on the environment, but you look forward all year to jumping on that plane to see the cousins, grandparents,...

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Meet Stanley Selengut, the Father of Sustainable Resort Development

Sustainable resort development doesn't have to be an oxymoron. Meet Stanley Selengut, who created Maho Bay Camps, a 114-unit campground on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in 1976. It was built to...

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A Handful of No-Fly Travel Options for the Holidays

Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. However you celebrate during December, you don't need to fly to do it. Think about it. No airports. No delays, or overpriced foods, or announcements that you can't...

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Book is a Hitchhiker's Guide to America

If you're familiar with the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, you may want to pick up "Redwood to Deadwood," a book by Colin Flaherty about hitchhiking across America. Hitchhiking? In this day and age?...

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Traveling for the Holidays? Do These Quickie Workouts to NOT Gain Weight

I’m the first to admit that an out-of-town attitude includes skipping out on my regular workout. But that’s the great thing! It's your opportunity to try something new, work new muscles, and maybe even...

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When You Know It's Time To Take Up Golf...

Alison Levine has been lured by arresting mountains and snow capped peaks. Though she climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, trekked up Mt. Everest as team captain of the Ford sponsored American Women's' Everest...

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Surviving Palau… and a Homeland Security Interrogation

“Welcome to the United States!” I was home. Well, almost. The friendly Customs agent sat in his booth in the muggy Oahu airport. “Hello Ms. House,” he said with a warm smile, “where are you traveling...

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Stop Checking! A Travel Writer's Tips on Packing the Perfect Carry-On

If there is one thing I have learned from being a travel writer, it’s NEVER CHECK YOUR LUGGAGE (except for extreme circumstances where lots of luggage is a must). Why? 1st of all, many airlines now...

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A Family-Friendly Spring Break Staycation

As your friends start cluttering their Facebook walls with Spring Break pictures, you don’t need to feel left out just because you couldn’t get out of town! No matter the location, all those pictures...

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7 Common Questions about Changes at Planet Green

So, what's happening? Is Planet Green going away? PlanetGreen.com will remain online, while on television, Planet Green will become Destination America. Will I still get PG on my TV? Planet Green will...

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Top 5 National Parks Features

It's National Parks Week on Planet Green, and we're celebrating! Take a look at our top online features exploring the splendor of our nation's natural majesty, then tune in April 23 - 27 on TV for a...

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Planet Green and National Park Foundation Partner to Celebrate National Park...

Planet Green, soon to be named Destination America, and National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks, have partnered to spotlight the country’s natural marvels...

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