Catch a Fresh Bite: Eskimo Candy Seafood, Maui
If scuba diving, whale watching and surfing lessons have left you not only broke but starving — fear not. You can still eat great fresh seafood without having to pawn…
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Wild, Wiki Wiki Weather: Maui
The SF Bay Area is known for its weird microclimates. For example, on a typical summer day, it can be 90 degrees F at my home 20 miles north of…
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Peace Offerings: The Nobel Peace Center, Oslo, Norway
A recent visit to Oslo’s inspiring Nobel Peace Center reminded me that conflict and yearning for stability are not unique to our times. The Center, which celebrates its first birthday…
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Celebrating Vagablond’s 700th Anniversary
It’s that time again. Let’s all make a wish and blow out the candles as we celebrate our 700th posting since last April. As you may have noticed, Vagablond now…
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Arriving in Style: US Helicopter, New York, NY
Want to start your vacation in style? Shiny black town cars and stretch limos are so yesterday. Literally. Starting today, US Helicopter, a company, based in Bridgeport, Conn, will offer…
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Amazing Animals: Ashes & Snow Photo Exhibit, Santa Monica, CA
If you love photos of exotic lands, native people and wild animals, you will go absolutely bonkers for this: “Ashes and Snow” is currently on display at the Santa Monica…
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Ski, Swim & Spa: Squaw Valley USA, CA
I’ve skied at Squaw Valley USA, about 200 miles east of San Francisco for many winters. I’ve swum in the chilly, snow-fed waters of Lake Tahoe in the summers. Now,…
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Elephant Blanc Sale: Maison Souvannphoum, Luang Prabang, Laos
Make no mistake; the tourism makeup of Luang Prabang is changing. From its new modernalized airport, to five-star hotels that rival rooms in London, New York, Paris, and luxurious restaurants…
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Handbag Heaven for Shopaholics: Bag, Borrow or Steal
We’ve all leased cars, rented apartments or NetFlixed DVDs. Now you can rent your next upscale handbag by the month. And no, we’re not kidding… A site called Bag Borrow…
