Marrakech is a city where streets are alive with the vitality of markets and colors that enhance the atmosphere in this walled city. It sits at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains with a natural beauty that could never be overshadowed by the rising peaks above it. An imperial…

There’s no excuse for a woman traveler not to hit the road solo. Solo travel can be extremely rewarding and liberating. This is a great time for introspection and reconnecting with yourself. When you’re traveling on your own, there’s no need to make compromises on travel schedules and itineraries or…

Upon arriving in Lyon, France’s third-largest city and textile capital, it took me all of twenty minutes to figure out how French women maintain their slim figures. They walk everywhere. And in a city like Lyon, where the topography rivals that of San Francisco, there’s nothing even remotely simple about…

Travelers have until February 1 to get a passport or a RealID—or cough up $45 more to board an airplane anywhere in the United States, the TSA announced this morning. On that date, TSA will begin turning away every flyer over 18 who shows up at the airport without an…

In the swirling dust of the 1960s, thousands of young Westerners set out on a journey eastward, carving out paths that would come to be known collectively as the Hippie Trail. This loosely defined network of overland routes stretched from Europe to India, Nepal, and beyond, becoming a symbol of…

Phishing attacks have come a long way from the generic spam emails filled with glaring red flags. Today, cybercriminals employ sophisticated techniques that exploit human vulnerability and advanced technology to deceive even the most cautious individuals. As we come upon this election season, the threats will be more prolific and…

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…