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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 like Rome!…

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: …

This Southwestern state boasts great skiing, tourism superstars like Santa Fe & Taos, plus Indian reservations & parks that're cultural & natural gems, like Chaco, Carlsbad, & El Malpais. Then of course there's Roswell and Los…

Another Central American eco-powerhouse, its rainforests, beaches, canal, and castaway islets are complemented by Panama City, the most dynamic urb in Central America, offering a…

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…

The world's most wondrous sights and sites manmade and natural, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! In other words, to paraphrase the bestseller, more than 900 places to see before you…

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 here.…

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

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

Vacationwise, the USA's easternmost state's about the great outdoors, especially the rugged coast's islands & postcard-perfect fishing villages. Highlights: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor.…

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

Jewish travelers find that visiting synagogues/communities adds an interesting dimension to trips. For all travelers, discovering Jewish historical "footprints" leads to greater understanding of cultural forces which have shaped our world. דֶרֶך…

One of the Caribbean's largest islands famously has its problems, but also plenty of rewards, from the cliffs of Negril to the waterfalls near Ocho Rios and…

History, eco-tourism, nature (including the iconic Galápagos Islands), urban scenes in Quito and Guayaquil - and all a relative bargain!

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 quieren practicar el español -- ¡la lengua de Cervantes y Shakira!…

Scandinavia's biggest country has had a long and influential history -- meaning lots of impressive architecture, historic sights, folklore, and culture. The Stockholm archipelago is…

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

Between sizzling South Beach; tony Bal Harbor and Coral Gables; funky Coconut Grove; highrise downtown/Brickell; the Everglades way out west;…

One of the most visited destination in the travel universe, greater Orlando in central Florida has the famous theme parks, of course, but also increasingly impressive dining, shopping, entertainment,and culture. Find out what you're missing!

Stupendous beaches, rum, cigars, eco-adventure, baseball, sensuous merengue music, and some of the oldest historic sites in the Americas. …

As more of us focus on giving back, minimizing social/environmental harm, and  increasing world understanding, responsible/ethical tourism is becoming a hot travel trends, and one with deep implications for our…

This singular and stunningly scenic Himalayan Buddhist kingdom - dubbed "the Land of the Thunder Dragon" - is by design notoriously pricey to visit, with tourists committed to spending at least 250USD per day. But…

From the Smokies and Blue Ridge Mountains to the beaches of the Outer Banks, the Tar Heel State's got plenty to keep you busy. That includes history and culture in places like Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Asheville, and Greensboro.

Central America's only totally English-speaking country offers bargains in eco-tourism; beaches of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker & Placencia, Maya ruins like Altun Ha & Caracol; & of course kick-ass diving/snorkeling (home to the…