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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
National Parks in the Southwest
We’ve recently added content from Moon Grand Canyon to Moon.com. With the long Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to start planning for a getaway to Grand Canyon National Park.
Hiking is king at Grand Canyon, and author Kathleen Bryant has reviewed the most popular hikes on the canyon’s South Rim, North Rim, and in the Inner Canyon, including important details about each hike—like distance, duration, elevation gain, and effort required—to help you better plan your time.
Whether you’re planning a family outing or a romantic weekend for two, Kathleen has worked up several suggested trip strategies to get you well on your way to creating the perfect vacation. more >>
Our Absolute Favorite Covers (For Now)
When I asked the office staff last Friday to name their favorite Moon guidebook cover, someone immediately retorted, "That's like asking a mom to name her favorite kid!" But that's exactly what we did—played temporary favorites among books with which we've lived and breathed, and to which we've become quite attached. Here are our top three Favorite Moon Covers*, as determined by popular vote: more >>
The White Horse
I can't seem to stop talking about the White Horse pub, so hopefully writing this post will get it out of my system and give my poor coworkers a break from hearing me rave on and on about it to anyone who asks about my recent trip to Seattle.
This pub, located on Post Alley above Pike Place Market, is the perfect place to end the day. It feels like an overstuffed living room/library, with the old-fashioned leather love seats, shelves filled with books, dim lighting, and random paraphernalia on the walls. The bartenders and table servers are warm, friendly, and mellow despite their unexpectedly formal attire of collared shirts, ties, and aprons. more >>
Cancun Bound
My husband and I are headed to Cancun next week for a wedding, and I can hardly wait!
This will be my first trip to Mexico. Well… other than the quick three-hour jaunt I took to Juarez many years ago to buy a cold beer when attending a student journalism convention in El Paso. A bunch of us were under 21 at the time, and it just felt like the right thing to do after a long day of work. Like I said… many moons ago.
My father is from Mexico, and I’ve long wanted to explore this amazing country. I know Cancun will be more touristy than I want, but it’s a start. And hopefully it will lead to many more trips. My real dream is to really explore the state of Sinaloa, where my dad is from (he was born in Mazatlan, long before it was taken over by hotels). It’s also the home state of the mother of my dear friend, Jessica. Maybe we can go together someday. I’ll need her strong Spanish speaking skills. Sadly, mine are a little hit and miss. 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.