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Happy Fall Season <\/b>from\u00a0the Staff at Traveling Boy<\/h3>\n

We have designated this season to think of those who suffer from great sorry and misfortune. Here are some of our favorite charities.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Festival of Life and Death Traditions in Riviera Maya<\/h3>\n

Courtesy TravelPulse<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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‘Calaveras’ displayed on the Day of the Dead. Photo courtesy of Experiencias Xcaret<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day of the Dead, or D\u00eda de Muertos, is a holiday celebrated all throughout Mexico where living people honor the dead, giving the spirits of friends and ancestors who have passed on offerings including both food and drinks.<\/p>\n

This year it takes place from October 30 to November 2, and the guest of honor is the Mexican state of San Luis Potos\u00ed. This will be Grupo Xcaret\u2019s fourteenth annual Day of the Dead celebration.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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There’s a Reason Why Last-Chance Tourism Happens, But We Still Need to Talk About It<\/h3>\n

Highlighting \u201cgo before it\u2019s gone\u201d messaging encourages people to visit endangered destinations.<\/h5>\n

Courtesy JoAnna Haugen<\/a>, Adventure Travel News<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Uluru is sacred to indigenous Australians and is thought to have started forming around 550 million years ago.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In November 2017, the Associated Press<\/a> reported that climbing on Uluru, Australia\u2019s sacred monolith rock also known as Ayers Rock, would be banned beginning 26 October 2019. The park\u2019s board made the decision in 2010 to ban the activity if interest declined and visitors were drawn to other activities. According to Parks Australia, only 16% of visitors climbed the rock between 2011 and 2015, a sharp drop from 74% in the 1990s.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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7 Hidden Benefits of Cruising That Might Surprise You<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Albom Adventures<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Are you wondering if a cruise holiday is right for you? While there are all the obvious benefits that come from a nearly all-inclusive vacation with a pre-planned destination itinerary, there are also many hidden benefits of cruising that might surprise you.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Could Nuclear-Powered Ships Help the Industry Meet the 2050 Emissions Target?<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Lloyd’s Register<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Nuclear power as a fuel for ships is a completely zero-emission solution \u2013 it does not emit any SOx, NOx, CO2 or particulates. The technology is also millions of times more power-dense than fossil fuels and alternative fuel options that are currently being considered like methanol, ammonia and hydrogen. In terms of meeting the IMO\u2019s 2050 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction ambition, it\u2019s the only proven solution available today, capable of replacing fossil fuels in all marine applications.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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The Middle Seat Is About to Get Wider on Some Planes<\/h3>\n

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(CNN) \u2014 It is a truth universally acknowledged that middle seats on airplanes are the worst.Being awkwardly sandwiched in between two people while fighting for elbow room is the bane of most passengers. Now a new design might actually make people want the middle seat \u2014 or at least make the travel experience less miserable. The S1 design from the Colorado-based startup, Molon Labe Seating, features three economy seats in a staggered layout, putting the middle seat slightly behind the aisle and window seats, and at a slightly lower height.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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11 Endangered Bucket List Destinations (And How to Visit Them Responsibly)<\/h3>\n

Courtesy of Mariana Zapata, SmarterTravel<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Climate change and overtourism make daily headlines now and are stark reminders that some of the most beautiful places in the world are at risk of disappearing. For many travelers, the natural response to this is \u201clast chance tourism,\u201d or a rush to see endangered places while they\u2019re still here. But before writing obituaries for these endangered destinations, consider instead taking actionable steps before and during your trip to\u00a0keep<\/em>\u00a0them from disappearing. Here are 11 at-risk destinations and what you can do to help preserve them.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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How to Survive Sitting on a Long Flight, According to a Physical Therapist<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Josh Ocampo<\/a>, Lifehacker<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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I can never sit comfortably on a flight; I\u2019ve struggled with lower back pain for years. After emerging from a long flight spent in a middle seat, I have been known to collapse on the floor of the airport like an infant that\u2019s learning to walk.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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How to Take Your Own Passport Photo<\/h3>\n

Courtesy, Caroline Morse Teel, SmarterTravel<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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After paying $15 to have an awkward photoshoot in the aisle of a CVS, only to have my passport photos rejected twice (once for being too dark and once for being too bright), I decided there had to be a better way to take your own passport photo. Turns out, snapping your own passport photo is easier, cheaper, and much more convenient than going to a \u201cprofessional\u201d (a.k.a., the cashier at your local drugstore). Here\u2019s a few tips:<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

The Worst Seats on a Plane (And How to Avoid Them)<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Sarah Schlichter<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re crammed into a middle seat at the back of an airplane, with neighbors encroaching on your armrests and an endless chorus of flushing sounds from the lavatory nearby. Alas, you\u2019re stuck in one of the worst seats on a plane, and you have to ask: How did you end up here, and how can you make sure it never happens again?<\/p>\n

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Seat selection can make a huge difference in how comfortable you are in flight, especially on\u00a0long international trips<\/a>. I interviewed an expert to help identify the worst airplane seats and explain how you can land yourself a betterlast-cha spot on your next flight.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

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Ancient ‘Lost City’ of the Khmer Empire Discovered in Cambodia<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Jessie Yeung, CNN<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Researchers have identified the elusive ancient “lost city” of Cambodia for the first time.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Nina Hofer\/Courtesy of Antiquity Publications Ltd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mahendraparvata was one of the first capitals in the Khmer Empire, which lasted from the 9th to 15th centuries AD, but much of what we know come from inscriptions recovered from other sites.<\/strong> Scientists theorized that the city was located on the Phnom Kulen plateau, about 48 kilometers (about 30 miles) north of Siem Reap, but it was difficult to find evidence.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Americans Reveal What Makes a \u2018Good Tourist\u2019<\/h3>\n

Going abroad provides the perfect opportunity to relax and get away from the responsibilities\/stresses of everyday life. Set in vacation mode, many people sometimes forget that they are a guest in another country and therefore, fail to ensure their behavior as well as actions are always respectful towards the visiting destinations local culture\/customs.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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New Cruise Ships for Fall 2019: What People Are Most Excited About<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Cruise Critic<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Love that new ship smell? This fall is proving to be a bumper season for new cruise ships, with megaships debuting from Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruises \u2013 all within a few months. Even though none of these ships are first in their class, each has new onboard activities, bars and restaurants that set them apart from their sister vessels.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Airbus Previews “Cabin of the Future”<\/h3>\n

The airplane cabin of the future will include luggage bins that glow red when they’re full, seats tailored to passenger preferences and seat belts that alert cabin crew when they’re unbuckled, according to Airbus. The company announced in-flight trials of its new “Airspace Connected Experience” cabin at an industry event in Los Angeles.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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A Triple Crown \u2013 Swimming the English Channel, NY\u2019s Twenty Bridges, Catalina<\/h3>\n

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I had it marked on my calendar for several years: Diana, a friend of my daughter Jeannette and myself, would swim the English Channel in August, 2019 \u2013 and I planned to be there to see her off from the English shore and to greet her in France on the completion of her swim. It seemed only right because six years ago, I was one of her many friends and relatives to greet her on a Palos Verdes shore in California upon her completion of a swim from Catalina.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Together in Spirit \u2013 The Best Friends Animal Society<\/b><\/h3>\n

At the core of Best Friends Animal Society’s work is the dream that one day animals will no longer be killed in America’s shelters.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Dodging Sticky Fingers: How to Outfox Pickpockets<\/h3>\n

By Rick Steves, Tribune Content Agency<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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I don’t give much thought to petty crime when I travel abroad. I’m well aware that it happens: I’ve been preaching about the importance of wearing a money belt for decades. And for decades \u2014 probably about a total of 4,000 days of travel \u2014 I’ve never been hit by a thief. Well, my happy streak finally ended: I was pickpocketed in Paris this summer.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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One in 11 Americans Has Gone On Vacation Without Their Partner Knowing<\/h3>\n
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Photograph by Deb Roskamp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n