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Travel Stories: A Night of Dancing

by kelly on 02/15/2011
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In the age of technology and camera phones, sometimes we focus too much on getting the shot. When your camera fails you, don't throw away the experience...just tell a story.

In the shadows of darkness, two young men sit with drums at their feet. They begin to place their flattened palms to the deerskin. Faster and faster. One by one women dressed in long pleated skirts and light gauzy tops emerge from behind them, as if they are floating across the sand. I try to watch their feet to gain some sense of the rhythm. Left, left, right, right? Is that how it goes? My eyes can't keep up. Failing to discern, my gaze returns to the boys hands. What sort of rhythm were they keeping? My thoughts were interrupted by a loud voice calling out from the darkness and the rest of the women respond in song. I give up trying to understand and turn off my brain.

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Impressions from the Beirut Farmer's Market

by khalil on 08/31/2009
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This piece comes from our friend, fellow traveler, and man on the ground in Lebanon, Kahlil Pfaff.
beirut farmers market

A farmers market, in Beirut...why? Why invest in something like this when there are tons of green grocers and bakeries all over the country? I think the answers lie in quality food, sustainability, and community. Souk el-Tayeb (the Good Market) brings farmers, craftsmen, and producers from the various regions of Lebanon and plants them in a parking lot in Saifi, near the central business district in downtown Beirut. Reflecting the cultural and religious diversity of Lebanon the market features Druze, Sunni, Shiite, and Christian vendors from the Beqaa, the coast, the mountains, and the suburbs of Beirut.

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From The Newstand: National Geographic Traveler - Traveling In Stride

by austin on 02/24/2009
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Walking Down A Path
Image: h.koppdelaney.

Whenever I get my hands on a new National Geographic Traveler, I always look forward to reading the latest article by Daisann McLane. This month's, Traveling In Stride, touches on a simple, but overlooked, aspect of traveling: walking. One of the best ways to connect with the place you're visiting is by putting your feet on the ground and exploring. Daisann writes, quite eloquently, about all the beauty she's found, simply by taking walks wherever she goes.

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Know Your Food: Mexico City

by austin on 01/26/2009
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Mexico City Taco Stand
Image: loremipsum.

If you've only ever encountered "Mexican" food in the United States, you'd be understandably underwhelmed by the prospect of eating it while you're traveling. However, the reality of Mexican cuisine is that it is as delicious, diverse, and amazing as anywhere in the world. Don't assume that it's the same all over; the food you get if you visit Mexico City isn't the same as you'll get in another province. If you're lucky enough to be visiting the capital city of Mexico, check out our list below and we'll help prepare you to take full advantage of this remarkable cuisine.

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Reader's Retort: Change Your Driving Habits

by austin on 01/16/2009
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Beirut Cab Driver
Image: Antonio Caselli.

We've got some of the best readers out there. Sometimes we will get a comment that is so great, it don't deserve to be stuck at the bottom of a post. Our friend and frequent commenter, Kahlil, left such a thought provoking comment in response to Getting Ready: Change Your Driving Habits. He makes some great points about how driving in the Middle East really changed the way he behaved, both abroad and at home. For me, traveling in general requires many of the same considerations. Check out his thoughts below.

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From The Newstand: National Geographic Traveler - Seek Out Grocery Stores

by austin on 12/29/2008
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At the Grocery Store
Image: Dustin Diaz.

When you think of culture and travel, the first thing that comes to mind might be art museums, architecture, or music. But what about something more mundane, like the grocery store? National Geographic Traveler introduces the idea of a grocery store as a cultural resource, in an article titled "So What's For Dinner?"

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Global Grub: Crabs

by austin on 11/02/2008
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Maryland Blue Crab, Cooked
Image: ohad*.

Chances are, if you're near the water, you're near a place where people eat crabs. It doesn't matter what culture, from Japan to France, there is a place in the cuisine for everyone's favorite crustacean.
Above, you'll see some of our favorites, Maryland Blue Crabs; steamed and heavily seasoned with old bay, with some corn and beer on the side. For me, its the best way to eat crabs. But not everyone agrees. Click through to see how different cultures enjoy their crabs.

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Lesson Learned: Learn the Language

by kelly on 05/11/2007
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Girl in Museum with Movement
Image: think cink.

What’s the biggest fear of any American traveling abroad? Not being understood. We’ve seen it parodied in movies, reassured friends’ fears, and even heard the cop out, “I’ll go to England for vacation, at least they speak the same language.” Book publishers have seized upon this fear as a money-making opportunity, and exploited it to it’s fullest potential. Enter the travel section of any bookstore and you'll be inundated with titles promising a quick fix, such as Learn Italian in 10 Minutes a Day or German for Travelers. However, we’re here to tell you there is no quick fix. These books are full of too many words, and if you are a procrastinator, like myself, no matter how hard you try, you simply can't memorize all of the words for Italian food on the plane ride over.

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