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This winter will mark the 100th anniversary of Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott’s race to stand at the South Pole. Amundsen won when his boot soles hit the end of the earth on December 14, 1911, and the photographer Robert A. McCabe is publishing a book from his own overland Antarctic odyssey that he undertook 48 years later, in 1959. Check out a slideshow of some images from Robert McCabe’s journey, and if you’re curious about what it... Read post
Editor's Note: I often find myself in awe of nature, from the strength of summer thunderstorms to the serenity of a starlit sky. If you’re anything like me, you must take a look at this post. Even if you can’t visit these marvels of nature, simply looking at the pictures will leave you breathless.
Some places — and activities — have a way of making you feel really, really small.
***Copyrighted Material: The images below are copyrighted aga... Read post
Editor's Note: Got an eye for fashion? Check out these haute hotels! Top-notch designers like Giorgio Armani and Diane von Furstenberg are now designing chic hotels around the world that reflect their runway apparel, both in style and in price.
The bed inside the Hotel Missoni Edinburgh
Click the map icon at right for a Google Maps journey into all of the Fashion Designer Hotels
Put down your "it bag" and pick up your suitcase because it's not about what you're wearing anymore; it's abo... Read post
You can read any guidebook or travel article for ideas on how to spend your days in Istanbul, taking in the city's many world-class museums and bustling neighborhoods. But at night, you're better off using local resources and recommendations as a starting point and then following your own instincts. In the name of research, I checked out a few diversions from the wholesome to adults-only. While by no means an exhaustive guide to Istanbul's myriad nightlife choices, there are a few tips... Read post
From l’apéritif en terrasse to the early-morning croissant on the way home, what’s not to love about the Parisian social life?
Moderation
Boire avec modération (drink with moderation) is your mantra for socializing in Paris. France may be one of the biggest wine producers and consumers in the world, but the French pride themselves on enjoying alcohol in a civilized manner. Savoring a glass of red with one’s lunch or dinner exhibits art de v... Read post
Dana Rosenzweig, the managing editor of Travel Onion, has traveled extensively through North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and East and Southeast Asia.