Travel Makes Us Human
Maybe it’s one of those things we only daydream about. Venturing out into the world to find the unknown, seeking the things that we ourselves aren’t even sure how to describe. People will comment ‘Oh...
View ArticleHeaven is a Pineapple Farm
To start off, you should know that the humidity is absolutely relentless in Nicaragua. The guys in our group were sweating through three shirts a day, and the girls were looking very Bride of...
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Traveling with Kids: A Manifesto
Being a parent doesn’t mean you have to put your wanderlust on hold. Let me be honest, traveling with children is not exactly a relaxing vacation, it’s more of a trip. It’s hard work, exhausting,...
View ArticleWhy I Am In Love With London
The other day as I was talking to my French friends, they asked me when I was going back to France. They made it sound like: “The holiday is over; it is time for you to go back where you belong.” They...
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Aiming For The Finest Detail
Close-up travel photography is not a favorite at the top of many travelers’ lists. Novice photographer Rhonda Chapman finds taking photographs up close surprisingly more interesting, especially when...
View ArticleKarijini National Park, A True Australian Experience
Color. It’s everywhere. Majestic and true. From the emerald green of tree leaves, to the vibrant amber of butterfly wings fluttering past your face. It’s hard not to relax with a sigh of relief under...
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History and Mystery: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Yogyakarta, nicknamed by locals as ‘Jogja’ (JOGH-jah), is the birthplace of Batik; the ornamental dress patterns renowned throughout Indonesia. And if that’s not enough to get you to purchase a ticket...
View ArticlePoll: Tell us your favorite Airline!
Do you have a go to air carrier? If so, we want to know who! Feel free to leave us a comment stating why. Who is your favorite Airline?*Air CanadaAmerican AirlinesDeltaLufthansaQuantasUnited...
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6 Tips to Prepare You For Traveling to Beijing
Beijing is a remarkable city steeped in history and tradition. From the wonders of the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven, to the Silk Markets and the Great Wall, you could...
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Rocky Mountain High – Pot Tourism in Colorado
When proposition 64 was up for vote in Colorado, I admit I was one of the minority who voted against legalizing marijuana in Colorado. Not because I think marijuana use should be criminalized. Not...
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Haunted London
On the face of it, London is just another big city. But on closer look, London is one of the most resilient cities in the world. It has seen it all: fires, plagues, triumphs and defeats. No wonder it...
View ArticleTraveling in Times of Turmoil: Ebola, ISIS, and Travel Anxiety…
I haven’t felt this way since 2001 when my parents tried to convince me not to go backpacking around Europe. I was due to fly out 10 days after September 11th…and they were worried. Everyone was...
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Jump In – The Planet Needs You – Travel & Volunteering
Travel is life changing. But imagine if, as we traveled, we could make positive changes to someone else’s life and the planet! So much has been written about combining traveling, community development,...
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Life in South Africa as an American Expat
It’s funny: The country we heard the direst stories about is the one we most soundly fell in love with. Had we judged South Africa solely based on its reputation, we might never have moved there with...
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5 of the Eeriest Destinations Around the World
I’ve always had a fascination for the macabre. Perhaps it’s my name. Ripper – first initial J. After being teased incessantly at school, I wanted to find out about this fellow called Jack, who the kids...
View Article8 Airport Survival Tips
Do you dread traveling? Do airports overwhelm you? Having worked for a couple airlines at multiple locations, I have spent a great deal of time on both sides of the ticket counter. Here are a few of my...
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Under a Demoness’ Spell: The Art of Kathakali Performance
The stage is black, except for a spotlight in an outer corner. A musician is poised, ready for the night’s story to unfold. There is a crisp white cloth tied around his waist and his chest is bare...
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Terrific or Terrifying? Toilets and Travel
Sooner or later, eating your way through any travel destination will lead you to a whole other destination: the toilet. And depending on where in the world you are, and how you are traveling, it can...
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The Best Places to Celebrate Christmas Around the World
Christmas. For those who celebrate, the Christmas celebratory period is a special time of year. One filled with family, friends, food and festivities. But sometimes you just want to get away from it...
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A New Year’s Date with the Dateline
Celebrating New Year’s Eve first in the World Many travellers are keen to jet as far away from their hometowns as they can. In their never-ending search for tapping into newfound lands, travellers are...
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Christmas Shopping, London Style
It is that time of the year again: London is so busy that I tend to avoid venturing outside, and I try to do all the Christmas shopping online. A sad reality but true nonetheless. However, this year, I...
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The Lure of the Southern Dominican Republic: Barahona
Barahona is home to the famous actress, Maria Montez (Arabian Nights); an egg in a nest of coffee-growing canucos; the urban centre, ending a series of the South’s sugar cane plantations; and the...
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Driving Through the Heart of Namibia
I cast a worried look at my watch. It’s 5 pm, meaning we have about an hour of daylight left. Normally this wouldn’t be a problem. By now we should be lounging on the porch of yet another gorgeous...
View ArticleWhat Not to Do When You Travel
Travellers always have such amazing stories. The stunning sites, intriguing people, architecture, culture and food. Oh, and then there are the things you simply must see! But then there’s the unspoken,...
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It Was the Best of Road Trips and the Worst of Road Trips
Several years ago, I read a great piece about a road trip in the travel section of the New York Times. The authors had rented a car and drove Ring Road, the highway that circles Iceland. They described...
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