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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
A Slice of Philly
I just finished getting our Moon Philadelphia book, by Karrie Gavin, online today. What a blast from the past—literally!
I visited Philadelphia for the first time in 2004 and was immediately enchanted by the history of the city. The Philadelphia I experienced was vastly different from the preconceived notion I had of the city. For one thing, even though Philadelphia is brimming with history, most historical sights and buildings are not cordoned off in typical “do not touch” fashion. For the most part, Philadelphia and Philadelphians live in and among history, not around it. more >>
An Evening with Outdoors Writer Tom Stienstra at REI Berkeley, June 17th at 7pm
If you're a Bay Area local or are just visiting, join Tom Stienstra, outdoors columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, on Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm, for an exciting multi-media event at REI Berkeley.
REI Berkeley: Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm
Doors open at 6:30, arrive early, space is limited
1338 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 527-4140
Sierra Crossing and More: An Inspirational Evening with Outdoors Writer Tom Stienstra: more >>
Whirlwind Italy
Summer is in full swing here at the Avalon Travel offices. Desks are emptying out, postcards are arriving from afar, and weekends start early on Fridays.
Working for a travel publishing company comes with some perks. One of my favorites is that vacations aren’t just the norm here, they’re encouraged—it’s career development if you really think about it. With all of the great travel deals going on right now, it seems like every other week someone is announcing an incredible flight deal they found online and are jetting off to soak up the sun in Cancún, trek through Costa Rica, or hop the pond to explore the sights, sounds, and of course food, of Spain or London. more >>
National Park Service Announces Three Free-Admission Weekends this Summer
Yesterday, the National Park Service announced three weekends this summer where visitors and residents can explore their local National Parks, fee-free. The weekends are: June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16.
Of the 391 National Parks in the US, 147 charge entrance fees ranging from $3 - $25, and these fee-free weekends offer a budget-friendly way to get out and vacation with your friends and family, and help local businesses thrive at the same time. 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.