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To Love and Travel: 25 Perfect Quotes for Valentine’s Day

Travel in itself is quite a romantic endeavor: The mystery and intrigue of exploring new places. Freedom to notice beautiful everyday details. The rush from an abrupt change in plans. And of course, the possibility of crossing paths with an intriguing, yet complete stranger. When these elements, however, are shared with another person, it can … Continued

Best Time to Visit: A Travel Guide for Every Season [Infographic]

When planning a vacation many travelers are also expert researchers. How many minutes is the second layover? Does the hotel have 4 or 5 stars? and especially, Is breakfast included? This information is valuable, but knowing when to travel is just as important. So to help the cause, we studied the best time to visit each of the must-see destinations … Continued

What Does Pura Vida Mean to You?

The popular expression pura vida is as synonymous with Costa Rica as the abundant wildlife and picturesque beaches that make up this small tropical country. If you’ve never visited this part of Central America, there’s a good chance the phrase (“pure life” in English) is new to you, but those that have spent time here know … Continued

7 Ways Discover Corps Practices Sustainable Tourism (and What It Means for You)

These days it’s impossible to pick up a magazine, peruse the newspaper or read a blog without running across buzzwords synonymous with sustainability. Words such as renewable, eco-friendly and green living are appearing with more and more regularity. This is also true for sustainable tourism, as its various forms include green travel, ecotourism and conscious travel. … Continued

40 Crazy Travel Facts

Travel can be many things: scary, profound, educational, and sometimes, life-changing. It can also be quite surprising. Accordingly, we scoured the internet and found 40 crazy travel facts. Enjoy!