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The Moon Water Cooler is a place for Moon staffers to share what's new in their world. Check back often to hear about author events, book releases, travel trends, and maybe even some staff recommendations for what part of the world to explore next.
Recent Posts
- Two Reasons This Week is Awesome: Earth Day and National Park Week
- The Glory, the Groundwork, and the Grind of Travel Writing
- Finding Pizza Nirvana in Nashville
- Guest Interview: Exploring Offbeat Mexico with Churpa Rogers
- Guest Interview: The People's Guide to Mexico Authors Carl Franz and Lorena Havens
- Guest Post: Top 10 Gifts for Road Trippers
- Hawaii Giveaway Winner Announced
- Win a Round-Trip Ticket to Hawaii from Moon and Hawaiian Airlines!
- Why Moving to Belize Isn’t as Hard as You’d Think
- From Dosas to Dumplings: My Eight Favorite Toronto Restaurants
- Guest Post: At Least We Have Pizza – The Cost of Living in Mexico vs. New York City
- Hawai'i: A Foodie Paradise — Part Two
- Hawai'i: A Foodie Paradise — Part One
- Exploring California via Road Trip with Moon California Road Trip
- Enjoying the Outdoors in the Black Hills of South Dakota
We Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Becky Cole of West Seneca, New York, who is the lucky winner of our road trip-themed giveaway.
Becky feels like hitting the road whenever she hears “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts. Fortunately, she’ll be able to download this song soon—right onto her new 8GB iPod Nano. She’ll also receive a copy of Moon Walt Disney World & Orlando, which she plans to use during an upcoming vacation to Walt Disney World. more >>
No Invite? No Problem! The Best Ways to Explore London
Didn't get your invitation to THE wedding in the mail? No problem—you don’t need a royal invite to hop a plane to Londontown.
I first fell in love with London during a 2004 study-abroad tour. Bitten by the Britannia travel bug again, I returned last November and fell head over heels once more. Whatever your reasons for visiting England’s capital—whether Will and Kate’s royal love story is fueling your interest or you’re heading across the pond for non-tiara-related purposes—it never hurts to have some inside advice. Here are my personal top recommendations for discovering this world-renowned city on your own terms:
• Hyde Park: It’s beautiful and vast. Be sure to check out Serpentine Lake, Princess Diana Fountain, Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue, Speaker's Corner (which is especially entertaining on Sundays), and the Rose Garden. more >>
Hit the Road with Moon and Win an iPod Nano
Summer is almost here. Are you road trip ready?
All this week at Moon.com we’re featuring handy road trip itineraries and routes, as well as plenty of road-tested tips and advice from Moon’s American Nomad blogger, Laura Martone. We’re also giving one lucky reader the chance to win an 8GB iPod Nano (Retail Value $149 USD) and a Moon guidebook of their choice. To enter to win, simply comment below or on our Facebook or Twitter page and tell us what song most makes you want to hit the road. more >>
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Moon Travel Guides make independent travel and outdoor exploration fun and accessible. With expert and adventurous travel writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic travel advice, insider travel tips and an essential dose of humor, Moon Travel Guides ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience. Each travel book is filled with unique trip ideas, easy-to-use maps, and detailed information on sights, restaurants, and accommodations. Moon Travel Guides not only point you in the right direction, they inspire new ideas and adventure. Whether you are seeking a relaxing beach trip to Hawaii, or an adventure travel trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, Moon guidebooks—and Moon.com—are with you every step of the way. Founded in 1973, the Moon Travel Guides series includes Moon Handbooks, Moon Outdoors, Moon Metro, Moon Living Abroad and Moon Spotlight travel books. Moon is based in Berkeley, California and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.