Got a source for global travel news? Probably not just ONE site, but many - and searching them all is a hit-or-miss proposition.  Well, recently I found a site, Travel Off the Cuff, that does that search for you. This site is just incredible - I've found new travel sites I'd never heard of - and now, I know that if I want to find something, or if I've missed a few days on the 'net, I can go here and see what is new. Fantastic!

My first thought upon arriving in Yangshuo was: this place reminds me of the Smurfs. Yes, an ancient Chinese landscape brought to mind a long-dormant memory of a 1980s Saturday morning cartoon.

I'd like to introduce you to our July Photographer of the Month, Sarah Franklin.

Blue Door, Blue Wall

One of the best books I have ever read is a story of hope through extraordinary tragedy and circumstances - They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan. Written by Benson Deng, Alephonsion Deng, Benjamin Ajak, with Judy A. Bernstein, this book was difficult to put down.