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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
Giving Vegas a Second Chance
For your typical tourist, spending New Years Eve amid the lights and celebration of Las Vegas is a dream come true. For me, traveling to Vegas on December 31st, 2009 had nothing to do with ringing in the New Year in style. It was about giving Vegas—a place that had become synonymous with tragedy to me and my family since my dad’s death there a year earlier—a second chance. If there was beauty and peace in Vegas, I was determined to find it. more >>
The Growing Trend of Moving Abroad
Each year, thousands of Americans make the life-changing decision to move abroad either to work or retire—and if the trend stays the same, 2010 will be no different. In fact, the number of Americans moving abroad may even increase.
According to the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, living abroad is a growing trend. A recent study released by the group shows that 5.26 million US citizens not working for the U.S. Government reside abroad, a 67 percent increase since 2008. The benefits of a life abroad are numerous, including statistics that show expats earn more, pay less tax, have a better work/life balance, have an improved quality of life, enjoy broader cultural opportunities, and receive better job prospects. more >>
Ready to Fly Giveaway Winner
We Have a Winner in Our Ready to Fly Giveaway!
Congratulations to Heather Patrice Richardson of Boulder, Colorado who is starting 2010 as the winner of our Moon.com Ready to Fly Giveaway.
Heather will receive a $100 Southwest Airlines gift card courtesy of Moon. She plans to use it for a getaway with her husband to celebrate their upcoming 10th anniversary.
A BIG thank you to all who entered! Stay tuned to the Moon Staff Blog for more cool giveaways, travel tips, and updates on our new travel guide releases.
Jen Rios-Burns
Online Marketing Manager more >>
Guest Post: Brazil's Ten Best Secluded Getaway Beaches
By Michael Sommers
While a good chunk of the Northern hemisphere is busy cranking up the thermostats and/or huddling between their down quilts, Brazil is in the throes of summer. And when the going gets hot, Brazilians are quick to climb into a form-fitting biquini or sunga (the male equivalent), and head to the nearest beach. Considering there are close to 8,000km (5,000 miles) of them, the selection is mind-boggling. If (like me), you like to avoid the crowds, here is a list of Top Ten Secluded Getaway Beaches (from South to North) that offers a sampling of well and lesser-known beaches from around the country that are guaranteed to satisfy the most jaded sand-and-sun seekers. more >>
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