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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 it's oh, so rewarding!

One of a kind as U.S. states go, its north is more Dixie while the south is where you'll find that famous Cajun culture -- including that (in)famous capital of les bons temps, New Orleans..

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The hills are alive with...skiing, history, and culture galore!

 

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Sure, it's home to big, brash Chicago, but there are a lot of lower-key historic and natural charms, too, including sites related to Abe Lincoln and Lewis and Clark (not to mention, more recently, Barack).

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

Industrial & bucolic, flat & hilly, the Midwest's biggest state has big-city action (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Akron, Toledo) & natural beauties (Lake Erie islands/beaches, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, more). And it's…

Half Flemish, half French, and home to the capital of Europe, this tiny country packs in a lot of great eating, drinking (ah, those beers!), scenery, and sightseeing.

Part of China but a bit less restrictive (though much less so than it used to be, since the mainland régime's anti-democracy crackdown), HK is at once hyper-urban and rural, traditional and as cutting-edge as it gets.

The Sopranos and the turnpike notwithstanding, it's called the Garden State because it really does have some lovely areas, especially down south and on the Jersey Shore. Atlantic…

More and more, Fido and Fluffy have been coming along for the ride (and even the overnight). But if you've tried it you know how much complication and expense it can add. Here are ways to minimize both.

Central America's most heavily Maya country is a lush, mountainous region offering spectacular ancient ruins like Tikal and colonial towns such as Antigua, along with hopping capital Guatemala City and Pacific beaches.

Pining for the fjords? Us, too -- but there's a lot of other stuff about the land of the Vikings that floats our longboat. Besides dramatic scenery, there's great history, culture -- and it goes without saying the winter sports are incredible!

Where your travel experiences get particularly in-tents (or in RV's).

One of Europe's coolest/great cities, famed for its canals, museums, coffeehouses, and liberal social/sexual scene, Amsterdam is fun & eye-opening in every way!

Wherever you are & whatever your ride, here's a place to share car rental tips and strategies to help you save & be safe.

When most people think of the USA's quintessential desert state, Las Vegas springs immediately to mind, but Reno and Laughlin offer plenty of gambling too; other highlights include Hoover…

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 Bridgetown is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its British…

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…

Truly dedicated anglers will travel the world for the best waters -- whether deep-sea, flats, lakes, rivers, or streams. Here's our own forum on the finny 411 -- cast!…

You might say this trend is "barely" growing, but that would be just for the sake of a bad pun. Nude beaches have been a European staple for years, and these days au naturel travel is kicking tush all over the planet!

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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The language and ancient culture of China includes not just the world's most enormous country but spreads across various countries of Asia - and increasingly, well beyond. Here we explore all aspects of that culture.…

Once people navigated by the positions of the stars. Today, astrology can still help you navigate, serving as a kind of spiritual travel agent - clueing you in, for example, about destinations likely to be good and less good matches for your…