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UNESCO has called the Mogo Caves the “largest, most richly endowed and longest-used treasure house of Buddhist art” in the world. The caves are located outside Dunhuang, an oasis city in northwest China at the edge of the Gobi Desert in Gansu province. Filled with vivid murals and statues depicting Buddha and Buddhist paradise, as…
In the Swiss alpine village of Lauterbrunnen, the snow-capped peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau rise dramatically above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. And depending on the lunar cycle, the towering, jagged peaks can cradle a bright full…
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…
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…
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By David DeVoss It was the opening game of the baseball season and the atmosphere…
By David DeVoss It was a beautiful autumn day in 1887 when Mac McGillivray and…
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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
