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Curated Travel Gems: Links We Love – September 22, 2018

Curated Travel Gems: Links We Love – September 22, 2018

Every week, our travel editors and experts select the best travel finds on the internet and beyond.

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The latest short film from our friends at Jungles in Paris tells the sweet story of eight-year-old Dulce and her journey to learn to swim in her coast Colombian town, where the skill is practically a livelihood. It's 100 percent worth the fifteen-minute investment. – Daniel, Fathom editor

Two thumbs up for Rita Konig’s stance on souvenir shopping. Couldn’t agree more. – Berit, senior editor

Creative Time, my favorite organization dedicated to presenting art in the public realm, is hosting a summit in Miami from November 1-3 for "thinkers, dreamers, and doers" in art and politics. –Jeralyn, editorial director

Singapore's Parisian-chic Tiong Bahru cafe Merci Marcel has a new outpost in the heart of the city on Club Street. Somehow, it's dreamier than the original. – Daniel

For those who wander into plant stores everywhere they go, this flower market in the heart of Mexico City is a wonderland of medicinal plants, bonsai and cacti. – Cris, Spotted by Locals

Everything you need to know about Hong Kong's eleven-billion-dollar bullet train to China. – Berit

Inca Rail, the luxury train that runs to the base of Machu Picchu, just rolled out programming for kids. In addition to their normal high-end services, they're giving little ones coloring books, entertainment kits, and a kids menu with Andean eats. So much for roughing it.– Amelia, WordSmith

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Curated Travel Gems: Links We Love – September 22, 2018

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Georgia: Take an tour of the country's funky, all-natural wine scene.

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Travel Notes
  • Top Travel Links We Love: Editors Picks from November 10, 2018

    Every week, our travel editors and experts select the best travel finds on the internet and beyond.I stopped in my (Instagram) tracks when I came across what I thought was a winter wonderland image. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was a small hot spring and waterfalls containing calcium carbonate deposits. You can find this dreamland in Bagni San Filippo, an area in the Province of Siena, Italy. Mamma mia. – Jeralyn, editorial directo

  • Top Travel Links We Love: November 3, 2018

    Every week, our travel editors and experts select the best travel finds on the internet and beyond.JetBlue founder David Neeleman is launching a new U.S. low-cost carrier in 2021. Code-named Moxy, the airline will run hundreds of low-competition routes between smaller U.S. cities and international destinations and will operate primarily from an app. – Daniel,  editorFor those of you who have had the pleasure of visiting New York C

  • Top Travel Links We Love: October 27, 2018 Edition

    Every week, our travel editors and experts select the best travel finds on the internet and beyond.Not that anyone needs a reason to go to Cuba, but this one is epic: Blondie is performing in Havana March 14-18, 2019. Its their first time to the country, and youre invited for the party. Rapture! — Pavia, CEOTheres a new reason to visit The Line LA: Two-star Michelin chef Josiah Citrins cooking at the recently revamped g