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Officially a republic since 2021, one of the Caribbean's more buttoned down islands is a class act with fantastic beaches, an interior dotted with manses and gardens, and the old quarter of capital…

This trio of islands each offer something a little different. St. Thomas is the busy cruise port, resorts, and shopping mecca. St. Croix has more history and fewer resorts. And St. John is mostly…

ኖር! One of Africa's most historic and intriguing countries also has one of its most compelling cuisines. And budget travel? There's hardly any other kind here. Travel in some part of the country was recently become…

Lots more than cheese, pastries, or fairy tales, Denmark and its sparkling capital Copenhagen are one of Europe's great treasures.…

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You might say this trend is "barely" growing, but that would be just for the sake of a bad pun - and also not quite accurate. Nude beaches have been a European staple for years, and these days au naturel…

This volcanic archipelago in the South Pacific offers some wonderful tropical landscapes, spectacular reefs for diving and snorkeling, and a mostly Melanesian culture whose pre-Christian roots can still be…

France meets the South Pacific across a wide-ranging archipelago including Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Rangiroa,…

Whether it's a foreign language, Italian cooking, medieval history, or a million other possibilities, taking classes on your vacation can add a truly unique, enriching, and unforgettable dimension.

The Hashemite Kingdom holds some of the great mysteries of the Holy Land, most notably the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, one of those proverbial places to see before you…

The silverback gorilla is the star but is also just one of the awesome variety of wildlife in this East African country. Here you'll also find the source of the Nile, some beautiful scenery, and a welcoming capital,…

This atoll of 1,200 isles spread over some 90,000 square kilometers of Indian Ocean is endangered long-term by sea-level rise, but for now is still a spectacular if pricey destination of pristine…

The "final frontier" of travel on Earth, this majestic frozen continent isn't easy or inexpensive to get to, and increasingly there are ethical questions about "overtourism" even here. But many of those who have…

The "other" China boasts some great eating, history/culture (aboriginal and otherwise), and other urban allures in Taipei, along with some mighty lovely countryside.

Increasingly popular as a tourist destination (K-Travel!), Korea's home to the temples and various other sites of its ancient culture, scrumptious food, great bargain shopping, and lovely scenery. You can sneak a…

One of West Africa's most prominent countries, it's friendly, safe, and culturally fascinating.

Did you know that Germany had a colony in southern Africa? In neat, tranquil Windhoek you can still find beer halls and German speakers. That plus spectacular scenery, wildlife,…

It's no news that the surfing/windsurfing/kitesurfing subcultures are way travel-oriented - surfer dudes and dudettes will go practically anywhere in search of the perfect wave, right? …

Rounding up lil' dogies in the USA and Canada; hanging with the gauchos in Argentina and Uruguay; riding with Bedouins in the Middle…

A homestay isn't not for everybody, but staying with a local family -- whether in your own country or abroad - can give you a unique perspective and instant entrée into local society. And of course it's very…

Ethnically a mix of Ukrainian (78 percent) and Russian (17 percent), Europe's second largest country has strong village and folk traditions; a beautiful Black Sea coast along…

For some of us, part of the thrill of different shores is distinctive exteriors and interiors both cutting-edge and historic - yes, build it, and they will come. It´s also inspiring to see what…

Still a British colony, the three Caymans - Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac - are exceptionally and gloriously tropical,…

Perhaps unjustly lowest on the radar in Southeast Asia, this Buddhist "land of a million elephants" is today a laid back trekking mecca and a trove of eco-wonders and splendid cultural monuments…