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Through the lens: the magic of Rio ...

No other word better describes Rio de Janeiro than "exhilarating." It’s a city that seduces visitors with the persistent rhythm of samba, mile upon mile of sandy beaches, stunning mountains that tumble down to the deep blue sea and sexy tan

Tags: Rio de Janeiro, travel photography

Photographer captures passion of Paris

I hope my photos of Paris inspire you to travel to the City of Light and discover its beauty on your own. And if you end up falling in love with the city, pick up a camera and look through its lens.

Tags: Paris, travel, travel photography

Orbitz travel photographer Elina Fu...

With just six rolls to last me two months on assignment in Afghanistan, I learned to trust my instincts and my eyes to see the truth through the faces of the people. I found myself trying to feel the right moment just before squeezing the shutter.

Tags: travel photography

Half Dome at night, a hiking adventure

By Melissa Fuller It happened a lot like this. I get a call from my best mate Jackie at 3 […]

You can't get this view from a San ...

By Melissa Fuller Traveling “far away” in my own neighborhood is one of my favorite things to do. This week […]

Orbitz travel photographer Melissa ...

Melissa Fuller is the Orbitz Travel Blog’s travel artist of the month. Each week we will feature a series of […]

Lions and zebras and ostriches - oh...

By Melissa Fuller I went on an amazing international vacation — an African safari to see some of the world’s […]

Through the eyes of Emma: Maine

By Emma Simmons Even though I was born in Texas, I grew up in Maine-Midcoast Maine, to be exact-with a […]

Through the eyes of Emma: Morocco

By Emma Simmons Fes, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, Essaouira: It all sounded so exotic that I traveled to Morocco in […]

From the eyes of Emma: Kashmir, India

by Emma Simmons In the fall of October 2008, I traveled to Kashmir, India with my photography mentor, John Isaac, […]

Tags: India, travel, travel photography, volunteer vacations

Meet the Orbitz travel artist of th...

Emma Simmons is the Orbitz Travel Blog’s travel artist of the month. Each week we will feature a series of […]

Tags: travel

Skiing, scenery in Banff and Lake L...

Experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies with this traveler's Banff photos.

Tags: ski, Winter

5 easy ways to improve your vacatio...

This photo buff says experimenting with color, angles and distance can make all the difference when it comes to good vacation photos.

Tags: vacation, vacations

Mexico City is a fascinating and af...

Neighborhoods a little west of the center have some good hipster amenities. I preferred areas like La Condesa and Colonia Roma, which had quiet leafy streets, dusty Art Deco homes, artists' workshops, and some funky cafes and restaurants.

Tags: Mexico City, Mexico Vacation, travel

Experience the vibrancy of India

These photos capture the vibrancy of India.

Tags: Delhi, India, Mumbai, Rajasthan, Taj Mahal

Thinking about Buenos Aires

When I spotted Matt Lauer on "Today" -- during the Buenos Aires stop on his latest where-in-the-world tour -- I couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic about my week-long Buenos Aires vacation last year. Here are a few of my photos.

Costa Rica vacation: Top picks for ...

What should you do in Costa Rica? After three tours, here are a few of my top picks for where to go and what to see.

Tags: Costa Rica hotels, Costa Rica vacation, Eco-Tourism

Europe vacation: Easy travel from A...

In Barcelona I ate tapas, sometimes way too many, at small taverns and enjoyed music at night in the oldest quarter, the Barri Gotic. Read more about my trip through Europe.

Tags: barcelona vacation, Europe train, Europe travel, Europe Vacation, European travel, European vacation, Greece vacation, Madrid vacation, Paris vacation, Spain vacation

Belize vacation: Diving in paradise

You want it, you’ll find it in Belize. The second-largest barrier reef system stretches the length of the country’s coastline. And Mayan ruins cover vast swaths of the tropical regions—some still buried underneath the soil, waiting for the

Tags: Belize flights, Belize vacation, scuba diving vacation

Beauty, history in colonial Mexico

I liked Guanajuato most for its extraordinary location in a picturesque valley with mountains on all sides. Colorful buildings, ornate colonial churches and narrow streets wound their way up the mountainsides.

Tags: Mexico Vacation