The World’s Most Charming Ski Towns
Whether you like snow sports or not, a good, cozy ski town is a perfect winter escape. Dedicated “powderhounds” can tear up the slopes, mixing and mingling with like-minded enthusiasts,…
What to Know About Spain’s La Tomatina Festival
The world’s biggest food fight takes place annually the final Wednesday of August.Photo by BearFotos/Shutterstock The Spanish festival La Tomatina, or Battle of the Tomato, may not be as well-known…
The Best Beaches in Cuba
Jibacoa, along Cuba’s northern coastline, is a fantastic day trip from Havana.Photo by Shutterstock The biggest of all Caribbean islands, Cuba is an intoxicating combination of tropical rhythms, modern art,…
Podcast: A Septuagenarian Explorer Hits the Road
“Now, I’m a guy who has a jones for travel. . . . But what I really enjoy is a road trip—to just get in my car and go.” Photo…
Can Nature Heal a Broken Heart?
Colorado is home to more than 50 14,000-foot mountains, known as 14ers, including the 14,003-foot Mount Huron. Photo by Travis J. Camp/Shutterstuck I wasn’t alone on that first climb. I’d…
Puerto Rico Drops All COVID Restrictions for Travelers Arriving on Domestic Flights
Travel to Puerto Rico just got a lot simpler.Photo by Shutterstock Starting March 10, 2022, travelers no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result…
A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna
A stylish evening out at Motto am Fluss in ViennaCourtesy of Oesterreich Werbung/Volker Preusser Tian: It may come as a bit of a surprise that Vienna has a gourmet vegetarian…
5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors
Classic view of famous Golden Gate Bridge framed by old cypress trees at the scenic Presidio in San Francisco, CaliforniaPhoto by canadastock/Shutterstock Midway through 2020, many city residents took to…
California’s Best Aquariums: Sea Otters, Penguins, and Sharks, Oh My!
You can see the world’s largest living indoor coral reef in Golden Gate Park.Photo by Will Love; courtesy of California Academy of Sciences From the scenic beaches of San Diego…
This Ancient Trading Post in the United Arab Emirates Is an Essential Stop for Modern Visitors Too
Al Ain is close to Abu Dhabi but offers a very different experience.Courtesy of DCT Abu Dhabi Think of the United Arab Emirates and images of rolling deserts, Dubai’s gleaming…