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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
Enter to Win a $500 Continental Airlines Gift Card from Moon
To celebrate the release of the new edition of our popular Moon Costa Rica guidebook by Costa Rica travel expert Christopher P. Baker, Moon Travel Guides is giving away a $500 Continental Airlines gift card to one lucky winner. Two runners-up will receive a copy of Moon Costa Rica. more >>
5 Voluntourism Opportunities Around the World
Volunteer tourism has become more popular in recent years. For those who love to travel to different countries, voluntourism is a great way to travel, immerse yourself in a culture, and make a difference in the lives of local people and communities.
Many organizations do not require you to have any special skills; simply a good work ethic, an open mind, and a willingness to learn. Here are five voluntourism opportunities that are sure to be eye-opening and impactful.
Volunteer Vacation in Mexico:
Teach English to University Students
Global Volunteers more >>
San Diego Taqueria Tour
I like to consider myself a bit of a taqueria connoisseur, and one of the highlights of my recent trip to San Diego was the taqueria tour my husband and I embarked on during our visit.
San Diego is a hub for excellent Mexican food. And when you’re a native Californian like me who now lives in Texas—where Tex-Mex is king—you crave a good no-frills Cali-style burrito every now and then. You know the kind; big as your head, wrapped in foil, filled to the brim with simple goodness like carne asada or pollo asado, and stuffed with fresh pico de gallo and slices of ripe avocado. I should note that my mouth is salivating as I write this.
For those of you looking to explore some of the best (and most wallet-friendly) Mexican grub in San Diego, here are three places we loved on our last trip. Enjoy! more >>
Best Ways to Beat the Heat in Charlotte
By Jodi Helmer
It’s no secret that temperatures can rise to sizzling in the South. Need proof? The current heat wave has temps topping 100 degrees in Charlotte! There’s no need to sit in front of a fan until fall. Here are a few creative ways to beat the heat:
Race down the waterslides or challenge the kids to a soaker gun shootout at Ray’s Splash Planet where there is no shortage of H2O to keep things cool. Operated by the parks and recreation department, Ray’s Splash Planet was the first indoor waterpark in the state. The massive indoor complex boasts a three-story waterslide, lazy river and a quick current pool called The Vortex as well as lap lanes for swimming and water basketball and volleyball. 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.