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…

For decades, Europe has been the heartland of river cruising, with storied waterways like the Danube, Rhine, and Seine drawing travelers to explore medieval villages, grand capitals, and scenic vineyards. But as demand grows and seasoned travelers (us included) seek more diverse cultural experiences, river cruising is pushing far beyond…

My trip to Kenya to attend the Magical Kenya Tourism Expo could have made a perfect commercial for Kenya Airways, though I’m sure they prefer to keep their marketing in a positive vein. The first fights I was presented with were out of JFK flying Kenya Airways. From Hoboken, New…

I’ve been waiting for this one. For years, I’ve wondered when American Cruise Lines would bring its easy, small-ship style to the Great Lakes. And now it’s happening. Starting May 2026, American will debut three brand-new Great Lakes cruises aboard its newest ship, American Patriot.

On my third day of a total immersion language holiday, I suddenly feel a slight rebelliousness. I’ve paid good money to spend a week in Colombia improving my Spanish, yet I’m craving to hear some English before my head explodes. But no, it’s 100% Spanish from the time I eat…