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At Grownup Travels, we believe in the kind of travel where you bring home stories, not souvenirs. We look for adventures with rough edges but soft landings, accommodations that are unique or boutique, and the kind of cultural experiences that make your travels more memorable. Read some of our latest articles below, scroll down to browse a destination that interests you, or visit our photo galleries that are sure to fuel your wanderlust.
The Story and the Man Behind the SourToe Cocktail in Dawson City, Yukon
"You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow, but your lips must touch the toe." It was the last thing Dawson City's "SourToe Captain" said to me before I hoisted my tumbler that contained a shot of vodka and a gnarly dessicated human toe - complete with toenail....
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Best Things to See at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Virginia
It's one thing to watch one of NASA's Space Shuttles on TV; it's an entirely different experience to see one in person, especially one that bears the scars of more than 39 missions to outer space. Yet there Henk and I were, standing in the Smithsonian National Air and...
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Road Tripping North of 60: Top of the World Highway to Chicken, Alaska
What do you do when the 7 permanent residents of a place called Ptarmigan can't agree on how to spell its name? You change the name of the town to "Chicken". And you build a 10-foot tall metal bird as your mascot. It sounds like a story you'd read in some children's...
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About Jane
Jane Canapini spent more than 20 years as a creative director in advertising, hoarding every vacation day in order to pursue her travel passion. Now she applies her keen eye for imagery and love of storytelling as editor of Grownup Travels. Read more