Mysteries of the Superstition Wilderness
By Breana Johnson“Are you sure this is the right way?” My husband, Ben, stopped me and took a critical look at the map. Read more
United States Nature & Outdoors
Pulperías: Where the gauchos gathered
By Ana Astri-O’ReillyImagine spending days, even weeks, in the vast plains with only your horse and your loyal dog for company. Herding cattle during the day, sipping mate next to the campfire at night. The need for human interaction will be met at the nearest pulpería, although near and far are relative terms in the … Read more Read more
Central and South America Adventure Off the Beaten Path Food & Drink
Some favorite LGBTQ friendly destinations
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Some wonderful travel options are available to the LGBTQ+ community, where travel can be enjoyed without fear of discrimination or violence. Read more
The World LGBTQ
Where to Celebrate National Pride Month this June
By Lola MéndezCities across the States get a little more colorful as groups of people come together to celebrate Pride each year in June, with rainbow flags and clothes to symbolize gay pride. Read more
United States LGBTQ Events & Festivals
The Perfect Introductory Activities to Solo Travel
By Cara SieraI never thought solo travel was for me. I spent my childhood adventuring with my parents and other family members. When I got married, I relished the thought of a lifetime travel companion. How often we have regaled with stories of road trips with friends. Read more
The World Experiences
Traveling with small footprints: A guide to eco-tourism
By Chelsea WiersmaEco-tourism has been rapidly growing in popularity over recent years. There are now eco-friendly stores, eco-lodges, vegan restaurants, and sustainably made products in almost every major travel destination. It is the responsibility of travelers to be mindful of their impact on the environment and make informed decisions while exploring our … Read more Read more
The World Eco-tourism Sustainability
Historic Places in China You Absolutely Need to See
By Jennifer RaskinChina was a place I wound up in much by accident. It’s a place that tends to give most people intense culture shock, but once it wears off, you’re left to marvel at this beautiful place surrounding you. Read more
Asia History
Western New York’s New Onöhsagwëde’ Cultural Center
By Kathleen WallsThe Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County, New York are the homeland of The Seneca Nation, one of six Native American tribes that formed a confederacy in the region. The largest of the six tribes, The Seneca, who lived in the Western part of the Confederacy, called themselves the Onöndowa’ga,’ or … Read more Read more
United States Experiences Indigenous Preservation
One Night in Jail: A Travel Horror Story
By Katherine BertrandSuddenly, below several work emails and app notifications, a Whatsapp message from your mother catches your eye: “Well… I just had the longest shower…ate breakfast and drinking 3 cups of coffee… I just spent my first night ‘ever’ in jail.” Read more
Mexico Insights
Have a high time in Albuquerque
By Kathleen WallsA major highlight in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a hot air balloon ride at daybreak. Read more
United States Off the Beaten Path Food & Drink
Unlocking the Flavours of Porto
By Trixie PacisThough rough around the edges and often overlooked, many travellers have a soft spot for Lisbon’s sister city Porto. Read more
Europe Food & Drink History
A day trip to Mexico’s Playa Balandra will leave every nature lover speechless
By Thomas SpäterAlthough I usually have a hard time ranking landscape destinations, there is one specific beach I would easily consider the most beautiful in the Baja California area, if not even in all Mexico: Playa Balandra, a spectacular, crescent-shaped bay with crystal clear and shallow water. Read more
Mexico Landscape
Saving a Species: Palm Oil, Orangutans, and the Leuser Ecosystem
By Jessica BarrettSix and a half million acres. That’s the size of Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem, one of the most ancient and biodiverse places ever documented and the last place on Earth where Sumatran rhinos, tigers, elephants, orangutans, and sun bears roam freely together. Read more
Asia Sustainability
Five Copenhagen Districts You Should Visit
By Ali JenningsAlthough Denmark has a not entirely unfounded reputation for being on the expensive side, this doesn’t stop many travelers from heading to Copenhagen.. Read more
Europe Off the Beaten Path
Take your time when visiting Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park
By Thomas SpäterIn the central part of Croatia, close to the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina, lies the Plitvice National Park, one of Europe’s most famous and, by far the prettiest. This almost 300-square-foot area consists of a broad range of natural features, such as turquoise water, deep green forest surroundings, limestone … Read more Read more
Europe Landscape Nature & Outdoors