Tens of millions of people were in the path of totality when the 2024 total solar eclipse passed over the eastern and central U.S., southeastern Canada and central Mexico last spring. In addition to the more than 43 million people who live…
Spain has long been associated with sun-drenched beaches, vibrant cities, and world-famous cuisine. While Barcelona, Madrid, and Ibiza are famous for a reason, the true soul of Spain is often found in its remote corners. One of the areas I love the…
For Americans who want the water but don’t live on a coast, lakeside living is a special thing, and many people might want to settle somewhere with easy access to one. Fortunately, finding the perfect place to live just got easier, as…
During the summer, Mark Fast spent a lot of time surrounded by nature, in his native Canada and Wales––but now, it’s “back to the grind,” as he said at a preview. For Fast, the “grind” revolved largely around his knitting machines, the…
Homestays run by women in Nepal Nestled in the Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot Community Homestay Network is a cornerstone for building businesses. It enables women to grasp financial independence by opening up their homes to tourists. It was an enriching cultural experience for…
Birding season in Madagascar offers an experience unlike anywhere else in the world.
Why? You’re not chasing migrating flocks following seasonal rains; here, birding is more intimate, grounded, and entirely endemic.
With over 310 recorded species, 115+ endemics, five unique families,…
Royal Caribbean has extended its pause on sailings to one of its private destinations through next year.
The popular cruise line initially paused visits to Labadee, Haiti, in April 2025, citing political instability, and has now extended the suspension by another…
Associated with high altitudes, harsh conditions and challenging terrain, Salkantay earns its name, which is derived from the Quechua word for “wild” or “invincible”. A trail skirting its foothills served as a pilgrimage route for Incas travelling to Machu Picchu. But even…
France—the home of Burgundy Grand Crus, Bordeaux first growths, and UNESCO-designated champagne caves—is the oenophilic holy grail. But excellent wine is being made all over the world nowadays, from Australia’s southern coast to Canada’s Okanagan Valley. In the United States, many…
Frontier Airlines is adding another option for travelers out of Philadelphia International Airport, with new nonstop service to one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Dominican Republic.
The carrier will begin operating flights between Philadelphia and Santiago de los Caballeros on Dec.…