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Seven-year-old Goku Alexander stood on one leg, like a stork, raising his right knee to waist level. His gloved fists hovered just above his eyes as he peered intently at his taller opponent, a Thai boy named Pingkong. Anticipating one another’s every move, the pair began cautiously, trading light jabs. Then Pingkong, in blue trunks,…
On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, this country can sometimes feel like it is coming apart at the seams. Voices shout past each other to beg the question whether this grand experiment in democracy can…
February 22 was a beautiful Sunday morning for our drive around Lake Patzcuaro in the Mexican state of Michoacán. But just as my three friends and I exited our rental car in Erongaricuaro, one of many…
You’ll probably eat miso on a trip to Japan, but what if you could also learn how to make the fermented soybean paste? What insight might you gain into wabi-sabi, the Japanese appreciation for the imperfection and…
All Aboard America’s greatest writer, Samuel Clemens, who wrote under the pen name Mark Twain, grew up on the western shore of North America’s greatest river, the mighty Mississippi. Abraham Lincoln called it the Father of…
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The tourism landscape is being transformed by the growing number of travelers embracing the sharing economy. Never before has it been easier to “go local.” Instead of patronizing corporate travel brokers and global hotel chains, travelers are discovering they can rely upon the expertise of local residents to explore a new city. Of course, those who enjoy more conventional experiences will remain loyal to major hotel brands close to popular tourist attractions in the center of a city. But today’s savvy young travelers seeking a more memorable experience are checking into houseboats, treehouses and Airbnbs operated by hosts well versed in the destination’s unique culture. Instead of staying in a hotel in Sydney’s Martin Place or New York’s Times Square, they are heading to quieter locations with authentic flavor and ambiance. Neighborhoods like Psari in Athens, Lapa in Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco’s Mission District. Read More
