“Help!” I called. I was seated on the edge of a raised patio, eating a sandwich, when suddenly a furry creature the size of a large house cat climbed onto …
Cairo is an electrifying place. Loud, chaotic and very crowded, this Middle Eastern megalopolis is fascinating, yet it also can be overwhelming in large doses. It has another side too, …
The sky was still mostly blue when a few cheeky raindrops hit the leaves of the grapevine arbor high in the hills above the Rhine River in southwest Germany. The …
When Darci Murray entered her cabin on an Explora Journeys cruise in the Caribbean, nonalcoholic champagne awaited her. “We felt like everybody else,” said Murray, a travel advisor and owner …
Chase away the January blues aboard Windstar’s Star Legend, sailing in winter from the Catalan capital to the Eternal City. Even if you’re not feeling blue, this journey will lift …
As more people notice the threat wasteful consumerism poses to our planet, the definition of luxury is changing — especially in the tourism industry. The old mindset (expense equals “class”) …
Love culture? Love cats? You can satisfy both those passions by planning a cat trip, visiting historic sites worldwide that house lovable felines. For instance: The Hemingway House and Museum …
Affection Nothing brings joy like a new member of the family — and ASPCA research shows that adopting a shelter pet for the holidays (once you’re ready to share the …
“Our readers are the real experts when it comes to judging the best of the best in the cruise industry! Here’s what they had to say for 2024.” — Bill …
Winter can put the fun of travel on ice … for some. Frozen roads make going by car inconvenient and downright dangerous. Flights can be overcrowded. And hiking — even …
As more people notice the threat wasteful consumerism poses to our planet, the definition of luxury is changing — especially in the tourism industry. The old mindset (expense equals “class”) …
For the traveler seeking out aquatic interests to experience, the dual Dutch and French island of Sint Maarten/Saint-Martin stands out in this part of the Caribbean for its diverse range …
“Mahlzeit!,” said our Viennese hosts while they handed out glasses of cloudy liquid as we entered the pub’s garden. It was early October and we were at Schreiberhaus, a heuriger, …
Experts once declared Tanzania’s Kwakuchinja wildlife migration route “abandoned.” Due to illegal logging, poaching and over-grazing the once-thriving area between the Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks had become nearly …
If you think Turkish food is limited to kebabs, think again. Istanbul, the former Ottoman capital, has long been home to peoples from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The 21st …
Editor’s Note: This story won a first-place writing award for Terri Colby, who was named the 2024 Mark Twain Travel Journalist of the Year by the MTJA. Three musicians take the stage …
Have you ever wondered if time travel is possible? After an 8-day voyage aboard a century-old wooden trawler, I think it just might be. Just standing and looking up at …
For 21 years, Thund consulting firm has been teaching the world about the delicate balance of Iceland’s plant and animal life. Using meticulous research, the scientists at Thund offer educational …
Laid-back Caribbean getaways and chic European excursions are wonderful. But lately, some science-minded travelers are opting for less conventional experiences that provide up-close looks at unique forms of life. One …
It’s the time when summer ends and we get ready for new adventures. Whether it’s heading back to school for some book-learning, or entering a different kind of class on …
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