The engine of our little tuk-tuk is squealing with exhaustion as we judder up the final hill. Here, the ancient paving stones aren’t joined as neatly as they are in other streets, and we bounce over the gaps until we reach the hacienda where my friend is staying. Tuk-tuks are…

Thailand is a diverse and wondrous country located in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide, offering beautiful islands, tropical jungles, and ancient temples. There are several misconceptions about traveling in Thailand, ranging from the sex culture (not all male tourists…

Under the glow of Roma Termini’s departure boards, a dark-green train prepares to leave for Munich. Its name—Espresso Monaco—echoes a different era when travel meant rhythm and refinement rather than queues and boarding passes. Operated by FS Treni Turistici Italiani (TTI), the service is the latest step in Italy’s…

Eco-Path Adventures, a safari operator in Kenya, has its own take on the safari experience. Brigit Murugi, the founder and director of Eco-Path Adventures, wants to tweak the standard industry model just a bit with its own style of travel, which she calls Slow Travel. In terms of travel to…

Milford Sound is located on the southwest corner of New Zealand’s South Island. It lies within the Fiordland National Park, part of the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area. This UNESCO classified site encapsulates and raises the bar of the word dramatic. Steep, rounded mountains rise up with a sudden break…

Area 51, situated in the remote Nevada desert, is a military base that is shrouded in secrecy and speculated over by conspiracy theorists. A US Air Force testing ground, the facility is known to develop cutting-edge aircraft. It has, however, been its association with extraterrestrials that has really captured the…

For travelers seeking a more adventurous or whimsical experience, Québec’s non-traditional accommodations provide unforgettable nights under the unusual. Imagine sleeping in a treehouse, tepee, yurt, or even a hobbit-style dwelling inspired by The Lord of the Rings. For the bold, nights in an igloo or the famed Hôtel de Glace await…

When you think of Christmas Markets the first place that comes to mind are the traditional ones located in Europe – specifically in Germany and Austria, where old cobbled streets decorated with stringed lights house wooden chalet stalls that sell everything festive. Strasbourg, France Located in the Rhine Valley, Strasbourg…

Istria lies on the Adriatic Sea in Croatia. This region has actually belonged to a handful of other countries, including Italy and Yugoslavia, and has withstood the perils of war. The one thing that has never changed is the breathtaking views from Istria’s seaside cities. Those towns have now been…

Just for a moment, stare at the picture of the Earth on this page.  You and I are neighbors.  I can see your house from here. We think of the earth as incredibly large and very small, as the most solid entity we can imagine and the most fragile. To…

Porto is located in northern Portugal on the banks of the Douro River. Its charming historic center, rich history, and the iconic Port wine are all unique selling points for the city. Visitors love its picturesque scenery, including the Ribeira district along the Douro River and azulejo tile work. The…

At Spain’s green northwest edge, the Miño River draws a natural line between Galicia and Portugal. Along this border, five small towns—Tui, A Guarda, O Rosal, Tomiño, and Oia—offer a compact route through medieval stone, Atlantic air, vineyard valleys, and Camino waymarks. Tui sits high above the river with the…