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Day One: Sea of Cortez Cruise Moments

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Unlike other natural wonders in and around North America, such as Hawaii and Alaska, a cruise on the Sea of Cortez begins as a mystery. Before this trip last week, I’d never read about this sea that lies between mainland Mexico and Baja California, nor seen it on television.  People don’t win trips on game [...]

Friday Photos: Roman Romance

Rome Forum capitoline hill

Romance and a view over the ancient Forum on Capitoline Hill.

Brisbane, Australia: Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha

black berries

As Australians recover from another severe flood this week, it seems fitting to visit this peaceful oasis and remember that as bad as things are right now, we will rebuild.

Friday Photos: First Look at Kosice, Slovakia

urban feel from Kosice, slovakia train station

Some places hold their secrets a bit closer, but I knew we’d rolled into a place that was going to be both colorful and urban before even exiting Košice train station.

2012: An Emotional Year of Travel in Photos

best travel photos 2013, Denali national park

Personally and professionally 2012 has been an extremely challenging year for me. There I said it. On one hand I’m pretty good at hiding behind rosy words and photographs. But over time, eventually something has to give. Without meaning to sound either cryptic or mysterious, in 2013 The Travel Belles is changing. I am changing. [...]

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