Destinations

The country can claim The Mona Lisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and slurp-worthy spaghetti as its own, but Italy's not only home to incredible art, architecture, and food — you can also find some of the world's best beaches on Italy's coasts.

By Emily Matras

Travelling is something we get so excited for and are always counting down the days until take off. But once our adventure has begun, things can go wrong that can taint some of our vacation days.

By Lindsay Duncan

Sure, it can be fun to travel with your partner or a group of friends. I personally prefer having my husband there to share the experience and enjoyment of traveling together. But I firmly believe that everybody should travel solo — sometimes.

By Shelley Seale

Did you know that AirBnB started when some college students rented out air mattresses in the apartment because all rooms in their city were completely booked for a festival? Hence the name AirBnB. Well, the company has come so far since then. It's fast becoming a popular way to travel just about anywhere.

By Kathryn Casna

“So it's back to reality, huh?” I keep hearing some version of this statement from friends, family, even strangers, about my return from WWOOFing (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) in Italy.

By Shelley Seale

Age is just a mind set but your body, on the other hand, can deal out something a little less easygoing than attitude when you start getting up in numbers.

By Susie Stauffer

Small towns have a style all their own. Some are quirky, some laid back and for many people living in large cities a weekend getaway to a small town is one way to relax and forget the hustle and bustle of the fast moving life.

By Bob Bales

What makes a great romantic travel destination? Awesome outdoor adventure options, great food and nightlife, and a kind of cultural uniqueness to create a romantic vibe are all good starting points. Here are some options that you should consider for your next adventure as a couple.

By Shelley Seale

For all of you multi-taskers and fidgety folk: have you ever considered going on a holiday that would teach you something you didn't know before? Travel (no matter where you go and what you see) inherently offers the opportunity to learn new things or to see things from a different perspective.

By Heather Wright

Are your usual travel plans seeming a little flat? Do you want a travel experience that is truly conversation-worthy when you return home? Do you crave something out-of-the-box, but can't quite put your finger on it? Read on below for some suggestions of amazing tours that are out of the ordinary- to varying degrees.

By Heather Wright

If you love adventure or just like to relax and unwind then Pokhara is the place for you! Situated 200km west of Kathmandu, Pokhara the second largest city in Nepal is a far contrast from the capital city.

By Flashpacking Duo

One of the biggest festivals in the world is about to hit Austin, Texas: The South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) starts on March 10 and runs through the 19th.

By Shelley Seale

Visiting Istanbul can't be complete without visiting one authentic, historic hamam, or bathhouse. Steaming, bathing, and rejuvenating massages in one of Istanbul's hamams is the one quintessential Turkish experience to have and an ancient amenity that has outlasted centuries of modernized social norms.

By Susie Stauffer

With razor-thin profit margins, hotels are getting downright sneaky with their tactics to fill rooms. In an effort to avoid being sued, I won't call them outright “scams” or “bait and switch” tactics. No, these fall into more of a gray area.

By Shelley Seale

The diversity and unrivaled size of the Amazon basin is a wonder adventure travelers flock to for experiencing the incredible ecosystem and boundless opportunity for exploration.

By Susie Stauffer

A 17-year-old boy of Bengali immigrant parents once told me how much he loved riding a bicycle—but that he would drive a car when he was an adult. We were cycling from London to the coastal city of Brighton at the time.

By Shelley Seale

Toronto has many pretty green spots within the city. Here are our picks for parks and outdoor spaces that capture the beauty of Southern Ontario right in the backyard of its biggest city.

By Shelley Seale

Puebla, one of 32 Mexican federal entities is located in the east-central part of the country. It's home to five major indigenous groups: Nahuas, Totonacas, Mixtecas, Popolocas, and Otomi who mainly live in the mountainous north and south.

By Shelley Seale

Looking for a great place to visit where you can really get a feel for the California landscape? Then check out the Kern River. The Kern River starts in the mountains near Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park and empties into Isabella Lake at the southern tip of the park near Kernville, CA.

By Kathryn Casna

We watched mesmerized and shivering, just off the side of an empty two-lane road as three moose grazed lazily alongside a herd of a hundred or so bison. Lateral ribbons of grey hovered above us, extending fingerlike and sparsely woven toward the horizon.

By Shelley Seale

The most inhospitable continent in the world can be a surprisingly normal at times. But then you have to mail your poop home.

By Jesslyn Shields

Most travelers to Cuba have one thing in common; they tend to stick with the better-known areas of Havana, Varadero or Cayo Coco. Unfortunately for those travelers they are missing out on an abundance of charming towns that offer vacationers an unforgettable experience.

By Lindsay MacNevin

While huge luxury vessels have their appeal (think glitzy shock and awe) and offer a huge amount of choice when it comes to activities, dining and amenities, bigger doesn't always mean better.

By Heather Wright

When planning your next trip, don't forget to explore Buena Park's numerous one-of-a-kind seasonal events. Visitors can experience everything from holiday snow fall and delicious food festivals to world renowned Halloween events and prehistoric expositions.

By Shelley Seale

The Atacama Desert was recently reviewed in The New York Times under the headline “New ways to explore the world´s highest desert,” highlighting it as one of the 52 getaways you can´t miss this year 2017.

By Shelley Seale