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Celebrating the joy of travel on National Shop for Travel Day
By Tonya FitzpatrickThe technological resources that are available make research and planning for vacations much easier. This was the reasoning behind the creation of National Shop for Travel Day. Read more
United States Events & Festivals
Five Travelers share their Travel Wish List for 2021
By Tonya FitzpatrickWe were curious about the places other travelers are dreaming about so we asked some of our fellow travelers to share their travel wish list for 2021. Read more
The World Insights
Tenerife- The Wild Side of Spain
By Bianka CramblitOne hundred miles off the coast of the Southern coast of Morocco lies The Canary Islands. These eight one-of-a-kind islands will charm you so much that you might start searching for early retirement options on your flight back. Read more
Spain Food & Drink History
Safe and Spooky: Where to enjoy Halloween from a Social Distance
By Tonya FitzpatrickHalloween is around the corner and the ghouls and goblins are coming for us whether we’re ready or not. This time they will be frightening us from a safe distance. But don’t worry because your adrenaline will still run high. Read more
The World Family Travel Events & Festivals
The Basque Country – Beauty & Independence
By Bianka CramblitThe proud capital of Spain’s Basque region, Bilbao, is a place where culture, history, and mouthwatering gastronomy surround you. Their storied history and decades spent fighting to retain their unique culture have shaped it to be the one-of-a-kind city it is today. Read more
Spain Insights History
Spain As We Know It, Thanks to the Moors
By Bianka CramblitStrolling through the southern Spanish city of Sevilla on a sunny early spring day, the sweet smells of orange blossoms surround you as they waft through the air. These fragrant fruit trees flourish in the cobble-stoned streets and bring color to the beautiful Royal Alcázar of Seville. Read more
Spain Religious Travel History
World Footprints Stands with Black Lives Matter
By Ian and Tonya FitzpatrickIs it possible to heal amid soul-crushing events? From the violations of the Constitutional rights of peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters, to the unlawful killings of black citizens–George Floyd, Armaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor (and many more before them), to the global pandemic that is taking lives and undermining the … Read more Read more
United States Insights Social Responsibility
Traveling Post COVID-19: Focusing on Sustainable Tourism
By Terri MarshallWith the COVID-19 virus attacking our world, looking on the bright side seems like a daunting task. But as with every cloud, a silver lining emerges, and while it may not be visible to all humans, it is crystal clear for our planet. Read more
The World Sustainability
How I’m Dealing with the Coronavirus Lockdown in Ireland
By Derek CullenIreland was quick to respond to the coronavirus situation. While many world leaders were waiting to “see what happens”, social gatherings were banned and even the pubs were closed. Read more
Ireland Social Responsibility
Global health crisis brings a much-needed break for nature
By Jessica Barrettf there is a bright side to this pandemic, it’s that it’s forced us to slow down. To spend more time with loved ones, to learn how to adapt to challenging and changing circumstances, and to observe how powerful collective action really is. And that forced slow down has made … Read more Read more
The World Sustainability
Aran Mor: Reliving a Traditional Way of life in Ireland
By Derek CullenAran Mor is arguably the most significant example that comes to mind and an island on which you can learn about the past, while enjoying everything it has to offer in the present. Read more
Ireland History Preservation
Why You Must Visit Warsaw: 30 Years After the Fall of Communism in Poland
By Patti MorrowCareening through the backstreets of Warsaw in a minibus that bumped and jostled us through a former Communist neighborhood, I immediately regretted that extra pierogi I’d had for lunch that now threatened to expel itself. As if clairvoyant, Tomas, our guide, stopped and shepherded us into an area where partially destroyed, … Read more Read more
Europe Off the Beaten Path Architecture History
Around the World in 16 Photos
By Tonya FitzpatrickPhotos and good storytelling inspire and engage our senses so we have curated this compelling photo essay from 16 fellow travelers who have memorable travel stories to share. Read more
The World Insights
Discovering Traditional Arts in Thailand’s Golden Triangle
By Katie DundasThe Golden Triangle region of Northern Thailand sits at the intersection of three Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong and Ruak Rivers: Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. A visit to this area is an incredible way to learn about the culture, history, and traditional arts of the region, which have been … Read more Read more
Asia History The Arts Social Responsibility
How a Trip to Georgia Changed My Life
By Ali JenningsTransformational travel has been one of the biggest travel trends in recent years. Put simply, transformational travel is taking trips with the specific intent to experience something life changing in order to learn and grow as a person. Read more
Europe Transformative History