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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
Hawai'i: A Foodie Paradise — Part One
By Bree Kessler
The Big Island of Hawai'i is an underrated foodie paradise that can easily compete with the likes of Brooklyn or Portland. From food carts to farmers markets to local and seasonal foods, the Big Island has it all; better yet, it’s tropical.
Before eating locally became trendy, the Big Island played a large role in beginning the Hawaiian Regional Cuisine movement. Initially, these foods weren’t necessarily local in that they were grown on the islands; rather, these foods were the popular cuisine eaten by the different populations from Polynesia, Europe, and Asia. Taking an eating tour of the Big Island not only allows you to taste these quintessentially Hawaiian treats, but it also tells you a little something about who came to settle the islands throughout its history. more >>
Exploring California via Road Trip with Moon California Road Trip
Moon Travel Guides recently released an all-new guidebook, Moon California Road Trip. The book, which features routes, travel tips, and suggestions from a collection of Moon authors, is available in stores and at online retailers now. We asked Avalon Travel Acquisitions Director, Grace Fujimoto, to talk a little bit about the book, and to offer her suggestions for what she thinks makes a great California road trip.
1. Moon California Road Trip isn't just about California (or about all of California, for that matter), nor is it a classic road trip like those in Moon's Road Trip USA. What is this book, exactly? more >>
Enjoying the Outdoors in the Black Hills of South Dakota
By Laural Bidwell
The Black Hills of South Dakota are most famous for the outdoor activity of sculpting mountains into memorials. Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, two gargantuan feats of rock removal, are a big part of what encourages visitors from all over the country to add South Dakota to their travel agendas. What most folks don’t know until they get here is that the Black Hills are simply gorgeous. Rolling hills, big skies, craggy peaks and granite spires are surrounded by an ocean of plains. Much of the landscape remains undeveloped in the form of national grasslands, national forests, state and national parks. It doesn’t matter whether your aim is to relax and smell the flowers or to hike the highest peaks; the hills accommodate. more >>
Celebrating Election Season with Free eBooks to Charlotte and Tampa
By Bill Newlin
I've always been fascinated by presidential nominating conventions, both Republican and Democratic. My father worked for the government in Washington DC, where everybody follows politics, and I've watched every convention on TV from start to finish for more than 40 years.
One key aspect of any convention is the host city, which often makes a lasting impression. Chicago, 1968, when hippies and yippies squared off against Mayor Daley's police force, and probably cost Humphrey the election. Miami Beach, 1972, the last time both parties held their conventions in the same city, and George McGovern's vice presidential selection process devolved into a very public farce. New York City, 1980, when the spectacle of urban grit and decay helped convince many voters to abandon Jimmy Carter. Denver, 2008, when Obama's speech in front a record-breaking 84,000 attendees and the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains launched him to the presidency. 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.