GORP Travel Contributor: Alistair WearmouthBiographyWith two young children now in tow, Alistair Wearmouth's travel perspective has shifted from digging out the best backpacker hostel in Kathmandu to coping strategies for toddlers on a transatlantic flight. A writer and editor based in Washington, D.C., his world travels have taken him through Europe, India, Nepal, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Canadian Rockies, and beyond. He has written for publications including Backpacker, The Washington Post, and Smithsonian.com. PublicationsAlistair Wearmouth's Photo GalleriesAlistair Wearmouth's Articles
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June 2011
Coasting Through West Sweden's Koster Islands West Sweden's Koster Islands have long been a summer haven for Swedes. Now, with the designation of the waters around these islands as the country's first marine national park, the locals' secret is out. We sent one of our writers to find out more. 
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December 2010
Phoenix Top Ten Outdoor Activities From biking to hiking to riding in a hot-air balloon, we present the best things to do in and around one of Arizona's premier outdoor cities. 
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June 2007
An Altruist's Vacation If travel is meant to broaden the mind, then the steadily growing field of “voluntourism” stands to broaden the mind and enrich the soul. But like its close cousin ecotourism, the altruistically simple concept of doing good while traveling is also privy to some easy misconceptions. Here, we offer a guide to get you on the right path to becoming a good global citizen.
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June 2007
A Safe Gamble: Picking the Right Place to Stay Seven simple commandments for traveling with young kids from the parents who know.
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May 2007
Scotland in Miniature On Scotland's Isle of Arran, mountains, meadows, and forests create the perfect seaside landscape for a family vacation.
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September 2006
The Essence of Culinary Travel: Q&A with Food Historian Betty Fussell Journalist, food historian, and travel writer Betty Fussell gives us her thoughts on the world's delicious (and occasionally dire) culinary melting pot. She sheds light on how varying textures, tastes, and types of food underpin our appreciation of customs and cultures around the world, from the narrative of a culinary odyssey to the anarchy needed to halt the world's industrial food apparatus.
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August 2006
Rule Britannia...for Less A new look at the Old Country with a seasonal, savings-guaranteed twist
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August 2006
A Slow-Burning Revolution Journey from the 21st-century's helter-skelter, fast-food culture to a place where taking one's time is a national treasure.
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May 2006
Enter the Land of Opportunity Unlock the mysteries of Southeast Asia's adventurous hinterlands without the headaches—and high costs—of high-season travel.
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October 2005
A Tale of Two Cities Park City is the consummate destination resort, whether for budget backpackers looking to ski-and-save or big-money travelers after some select pampering. So rest assured that whatever the color of your charge card, Utah's 2002 Olympic star has got you covered.
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May 2005
Four Seasons in One Day An insider's guide on how to play—and beat—the Scottish weather
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August 2004
Alberta Winter Redux Two national parks, four ski resorts, and one score to settle
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May 2003
Trail of Dreams Although not the first word in global fat-tire hot spots, Northern Ireland's MTB star is rising |
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