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Focusing on the heritage of African-descended travelers not just in Africa but also the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond.…

This landlocked Slavic country is home to one of the world's loveliest cities, Prague, as well as many also lovely smaller cities, towns, and countryside. Top draws include…

For millions each year, no vacation is complete without exploring the huge variety of museums throughout the world. Here's a place to discuss our favorites, & what's hot in the world's museums.

Sure, it's a barren island in the North Atlantic -- yet with its hopping capital of Reykjavík, impressive nature, and adventure tourism (oh, and Björk), it still manages to be one of the world's cooler -…

For those who love being on the water but not on humongous cruise ships, there are plenty of options across the seven seas (and lakes and rivers in between) -- many luxury but some surprisingly…

A diverse, mostly forested state of rugged coast, spectacular Cascades range, wine country, and kick-butt culture and urban scenes in in places like Portland,…

Wepa! This Latino commonwealth of the U.S. remains a vacation gem, whether it's the bright lights and colonial quarter of San Juan; the laid-back, castaway feel of isles Vieques and…

Can it make sense to get some procedures done abroad, in countries where quality is good but prices are a fraction of what they are at home? Not so fast - there can be pitfalls, too. A look at the pluses and…

Especially for families, amusement parks the world over are a big part of vacations. Cutting-edge and old-fashioned, corporate behemoths to modest mom-and-pops - that's our focus…

It's long, narrow, and pulchritudinous, from the wilds of Tierra del Fuego in the south up to the Atacama desert in the north. Other highlights: gracious coastal cities…

The world's favorite adult playground -- way beyond just casinos these days, the dining, shopping, entertainment & sheer spectacle need to be seen to be believed!

Tough times largely behind it, this South American country is a stunner, from cosmopolitan Bogotá to the Andean cities of Cali and Medellín to…

Travel promotes freedom and understanding, but human beings being what they are, all too often politics and conflict can get in the way. What do you think about the relationship between politics and travel, and how…

With its polders, windmills, and canal-crossed cities of Amsterdam and Delft, this picturesque country (also called Holland by some) is like no other in Europe. Definitely worth going Dutch!

Your picks of the hottest nightspots (or dayspots, for that matter) across the planet. Bottoms up and boogie away!


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As a subtropical getaway, this sprawling archipelago includes some of the glitziest as well as the sleepiest offerings going. From Nassau, Freeport, and Paradise…

Politics notwithstanding (still in the grips of the Daniel Ortega dictatorship), Central America's largest country welcomes visitors and indeed is becoming a hot ecotourism destination, with…

Different aspects of the culture that developed across the world in the wake of Christopher Columbus' voyages of exploration. And also para todos los que quieran practicar el español -- ¡la lengua…

Anything and everything about la Città Eterna - facts, history, stories, legends, curiosities, as well as dining, shopping, lodging, and attractions. Because there´s no place…

Here we´re dedicated to celebrating cities across the world, as well as giving folks the opportunity to connect with someone who lives in a city they want to visit, as well as showcase their hometowns´…

An admittedly drier but potentially critical corner of travel - don't leave home without it!

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Outside cosmopolitan Warsaw, Eastern Europe's largest country is well worth the trip for its atmospheric, historic cities like Cracow; Europe's largest primeval…

So much of our travels can be enjoyed through the prism of literature. Some writers are intrinsically connected to a destination and you can still visit places associated with them. Just a very few examples: …

The once great Indochinese kingdom that's home to glorious Angkor Wat and the proud Khmer civilization has seen a tourism boom in recent years, now welcoming nearly 2 million visitors yearly to capital Phnom…