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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
Adventure Travel Ideas – and a Contest!
Our webmaster recently received an email asking why we don’t offer information on travel to the moon since after all; we are called Moon Travel Guides.
This got us thinking. Even though we don’t cover lunar travel per say, we do offer information of lots of adventurous destinations like Argentina, Cuba, Belize and Costa Rica—just to name a few.
Who knows, maybe one day we’ll cover travel to the moon, but until then, here’s a few adventurous trip ideas to hold you over. more >>
Just What Makes Istanbul So Cool?
Newsweek has called Istanbul one of the coolest cities in the world. So, what exactly makes Istanbul so hip? We asked our Moon Istanbul & the Turkish Coast author Jessica Tamtürk to answer this question. Here she weighs in, giving five reasons why her city is in.
It always amazes me how newbies to Istanbul are blown away by the hipness of this city. The mosques, Ottoman palaces and colossal cathedrals of centuries past top any itinerary, of course, but once conquered the city just brims to reveal the tantalizing secrets why it's been slugged as one of the coolest metropolises in the world. Here are the top five reasons why I wholeheartedly agree. more >>
Thanksgiving Weekend Getaways
If you’re not going home for Thanksgiving this year, or your family has decided to eschew tradition for a destination-based holiday, you still have time to book an escape for the long holiday weekend. more >>
Día de los Muertos
Image © Shari Husain
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by many people of Mexican descent in the US. The holiday focuses on gatherings to remember deceased friends and family members. Traditionally, the celebration occurs in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2)—large celebrations in the US tend to be less tied to these dates, partly due to the fact that Americans also celebrate Halloween. 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.