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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
Guest Interview: The People's Guide to Mexico Authors Carl Franz and Lorena Havens
The People’s Guide to Mexico authors Carl Franz and Lorena Havens have been exploring Mexico since the early 1960s. The warm, easygoing style and personal insights of the writer and editor team have inspired generations of travelers. When not on the road—or living somewhere in Mexico—they can usually be found at their cabin in the North Cascades of Washington. We asked Carl and Lorena to share with us some of their background and the history of the book.
1. This is the 14th edition of The People's Guide to Mexico and 2012 marks its 40th anniversary. Please tell us the story of how your book came to be. more >>
Guest Post: Top 10 Gifts for Road Trippers
By Jamie Jensen
With the winter cold at our doorstep and the holiday season in full swing, now is the perfect time to start dreaming of all the fun, spring and summertime travel possibilities the New Year will bring. So don’t waste time and reward yourself, and your fellow road-trip loving friends, with my top 10 gift ideas this year. Also check out this list on Moon's Pinterest page.
1. National Parks Pass $80—Travelers come from around the world to explore our beautiful National Parks, and for good reason: these public lands offer some of the most amazing scenery, spectacular landscapes and wide open spaces anywhere. Invest in a one of these passes, and you and everyone you travel with gets in free to more than 2,000 unforgettable places. more >>
Hawaii Giveaway Winner Announced
We have a winner in our Discover Hawaii giveaway. A big thank you to everyone who entered!
Gregory Hains of Salem, Oregon is the winner of the 60,000 HawaiianMiles from Hawaiian Airlines and Moon Travel Guides. This is good for one round-trip between one of Hawaiian Airlines North American airport hubs and Hawaii, excluding taxes and fees.
Hains, who’s an Oregon State Beavers fan, said he's thinking of using the trip to visit Oahu next September to watch the Beavers football team play the University of Hawaii. He said there are many things he loves about Hawaii, but the diversity and uniqueness that each island has is what really makes it special. more >>
Win a Round-Trip Ticket to Hawaii from Moon and Hawaiian Airlines!
To celebrate the release of our two all-new Hawaii guidebooks, Moon Big Island of Hawai'i, and Moon Kaua'i, we're partnering with our friends at Hawaiian Airlines to give one lucky winner 60,000 HawaiianMiles, which is good for one round-trip between one of Hawaiian Airlines North American airport hubs and Hawaii, excluding taxes and fees. 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.