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01

Mar

Next time you hop in your car for a long trip, take your time and consider making a pit stop at a few quirky roadside attractions like these….

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30

Jan

California skiesThis weekend, Peter is broadcasting his radio show live from the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

Located about 25 miles south of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay has long been a favorite vacation spot known for its prime surfing conditions, golf,  parks, and historic state beaches.

Keep reading to find out what the locals love about this coastal getaway.

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19

Jan

It’s one thing to deal with rules of the road in foreign country. But if you’re not careful, you could end up breaking the rules in another state!

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18

Jan

Langebaan bird - photo via Langebaan TourismIn part three of her road trip through South Africa, Lynn Langway explores the coastal gem of Langebaan. With its rugged landscape and ample outdoor activities, the Western Cape is a longtime favorite local getaway, often overlooked by foreign visitors.  

Read on to learn about her Great Cape Escape adventures.

The intrepid traveler who visits Langebaan on South Africa’s rugged Western Coast soon absorbs some crucial local lessons:

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11

Jan

Tail of a whaleYou won’t need to hunt as hard as Captain Ahab to find whales in and around the South African seaport of Hermanus; in fact, you won’t even have to leave dry land.

This picturesque town, located about 69 miles southeast of Cape Town, is the center of South Africa’s well-named Whale Coast, which draws hundreds of the magnificent mammals each year between July and November.

The Southern Right Whales migrate from Antarctica to the sheltered waters of Walker Bay to mate, give birth, and raise their calves in deep waters that run near the shore, making Hermanus one of the world’s best places to see the leviathans without getting wet.

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11

Jan

Western Cape, South AfricaCape Town, South Africa, with its stellar scenery and stirring history, has been getting increased attention as South Africa gets ready to host soccer’s World Cup in the summer of 2010.

But for those who prefer to travel further off the beaten path, the Western Cape countryside offers so much more than just its legislative capital city.

Lynn Langway investigates the great Cape escapes of South Africa.

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07

Jan

While I’m a big fan of train travel, the fact is our train system is something of an embarrassment. But guess what? The bus industry has gotten its act together and has become an economically viable—and often surprisingly comfortable—way to travel.

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28

Dec

Even if you’re a daily driver who is confident behind the wheel, remember that traveling in unfamiliar terrain or weather conditions can be a real game-changer.

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