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Best U.S. Cities for National Park Lovers

Balance city exploration with outdoor adventure. Find the best U.S. cities with easy access to multiple national parks for your 2026 trip.

Jen Mathews

A Not-So-Calm Day in South Korea

Rashaad Jorden thought hiking in Bukhansan National Park just outside Seoul would be relaxing – until he realized what he was doing.

Rashaad Jorden

How I Travel: Sam Mehan

In this week’s “How I Travel” we talk to Sam Mehan, a native Australian who travels the world to connect with and learn from indigenous cultures.

Steve Bramucci

Urban Muse – 10 Locations to Inspire Your Writing

Are you a traveler and a writer? Ahimsa Kerp recommends ten of the best cities in the world to pen your novel or write your travel memoirs.

Ahimsa Kerp

Six Tips for Getting Away From the Tourist Crowds

It used to be the best kept secret, but somebody told! Amy Lovestrand has six suggestions for what to do when you encounter crowds and fully booked hotels on your getaway vacation.

Amy Lovestrand

The Essence of Leather in Marrakech, Morocco

Suzanne Geudeke puts her nose to the test when she discovers how leather is made in a tannery in Marrakech, Morocoo.

Suzanne Geudeke

How to Spend a Perfect 24 Hours in Dublin

It’s the greatest place in the world for a pint of ‘the black stuff’, but if you really want to get to know this Celtic capital, Jessica McGovern has some native recommendations for the perfect day in Dublin.

Jessica McGovern

Land of the Pharaohs

A trip to Egypt showed Leah that there is so much more to the country than the famous pyramids.

Leah Verghese

Great Getaways from Shanghai: China’s Hidden Charms

Too many people stick to the well-trodden paths in China and miss out on the country’s hidden charms. Shelley Seale hopes to change that with these three excellent suggestions for weekend trips from the mega-city of Shanghai.

Shelley Seale

A Very Different Nepal

Nepal’s southern region, with its wetlands, forests, and agricultural communities offers fascinating contrasts with the Himmalayas. Paul Belz describes his close experiences with the Terai’s people and wildlife.

Paul Belz

6 Websites to Keep You Grounded While you Travel

The whole idea is to leave your boring job behind, take a break from your repetitive chores, and hit the road to find something new every day. The problem, however, is that we all have friends, family, and bank tellers back at home that want to see us. Laurie Tighe gives us some websites to help us stay in touch with our roots while planning the best trip ever.

Laurie Tighe

How to Maximize Limited Time on an International Trip

Many people would like to travel internationally but feel they don’t have the time. Adam Seper is here to give you three different ways an international trip can be done with a limited amount of time.

Adam Seper

Nine Amazing Eco-Adventure Activities in Mexico

Mexico is best know for it’s mega all-inclusive resorts and vast beaches, but travel writer Sherry Jackson shows you the adventurous side of Mexico.

Sherry Jackson

Five Ways to Prepare Your Kids For Big-Time Adventure

Thought your traveling days were over when your parenting days began? Think again! With Jenn Miller’s hands-on approach to preparing kids for big-time adventure your family is sure to have loads of fun and be road ready.

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

The Pros and Cons of Cruising

Anyone who has ever been cruising realizes that there are certain things that you get from such a vacation that will leave you wet behind the ears on any other getaway. Not to say that all is satisfactory with this genre of traveling. The long lines and tight quarters might make you think of scurrying back to dry land.

Rich Gonzalez

Why It’s Not Selfish for Parents to Travel With Young Children

You may (or may not) think traveling with young children is selfish, but Rachel Denning expounds on why taking young children on travel excursions is entirely for the children’s benefit, not the parents.

Rachel Denning

Graffiti in Chaiten, Patagonia, Chile

Volcano destroyed Chaiten speaks for itself. Thorny political problems still haunt the town. Peter Hubbard visits by bike, and while waiting for the ferry to Chiloé, explores the post-apocalyptic town.

Peter Hubbard

How I Travel: Hosea Rosenberg

For this week’s How I Travel, we’re talking to Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg, about connecting with the locals, sampling street food, and bus trips gone awry.

Steve Bramucci

Hiking Half Dome

Trevor Mogg endures a harrowing hike in one of the States’ most beautiful national parks – Yosemite.

Trevor Mogg

Redefining Family-Friendly Travel – Five New Ideas for Places to Take the Kids

Sick of Disney Land and Sea World? Why not take your kids to Lago de Atitlan or Prague instead? Jenn Miller shares her tips for making any destination “family friendly” as well as six places you should definitely take your kids.

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

Bungee – A Twice in a Lifetime Experience

Travel writer, Diane, lives to tell about her first time bungee jumping in New Zealand.

Diane G.

Get On Board With an Australia Rail Pass

With an Australia rail pass enjoy flexible travel across this vast continent known for a wide range of beautiful settings and attractions. From the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, to Ayres Rock in the Outback, an Australia rail pass is the perfect accessory to savour the journey just as much as the destination. Begin in the city of your choice and map out a route to include all the favourites.

Angela Guezen

Luxor – Valley of Scams

In Egypt scams abound on every corner, but it’s a good feeling when you can spy a red herring even after two days in transit. Missj tells the tale of her time dealing with suspicious events in Luxor.

Missj

Cultural Tourism: Does it Help or Exploit Local Communities?

Is cultural tourism a way to preserve indigenous cultures or does it simply exploit traditions for the sake of tourist dollars? JoAnna Haugen explores the fine line this type of tourism walks when travelers seek out opportunities to learn about the local culture.

JoAnna Haugen