Puerto Plata: Tropical Terrains and Pristine Beaches
Puerto Plata Dominican Republic, which Christopher Columbus called ‘the fairest land under heaven’ exploring the remote Samana Peninsula.
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Bora Bora: Off the Beaten Path
Destination Mini-Guide to Bora Bora By Nancy Smay Bora Bora. Just the name evokes images of sparkling waters, shimmering beaches and a certain Polynesian mystique. Like most honeymooners anticipating a tropical escape from reality, we expected to find all of these things. And they were there in abundance. I might have been content to spend…
To the End of the Road: Driving to Tierra del Fuego
A 25,000-mile road trip from Connecticut to Ushuaia, Argentina, road trip South America. Driving to Argentina from the USA, Driving to Patagonia from US.
Pakistan’s Karakorams: Mountains to the Max
Trekking in the World Class Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan By David Rich What place would you nominate as the world’s most spectacular mountain vacationland, an amalgam of beautiful lakes, glaciers, meadows and mountains combined with sincerely hospitable people? Candidates abound. A half dozen finalists might range from Europe’s French, Swiss and Italian Alps to the…
A Homestay with the Aymara on Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca in Peru, a mountain lake By Eva Piccozzi Lake Titicaca, shared by Peru and Bolivia, is the highest navigable lake in the world, lying at 12,500 feet (3,810 m) above sea level. On the lake, there are floating islands that the Aymara indigenous group still occupy and uphold their traditional culture. There are…
Slovenia at Fifteen: Hip, But Unspoiled
Slovenia’s top attractions are illustrated through Christine O’Toole’s trip to the region.
Turin, Italy: Regal Grandeur, Bohemian Nightlife
By Jim Sajo Turin sits anonymously in Italy’s northwest corner, bypassed by the armies of tourists who have captured Venice, Florence and Rome. With the arrival of the Winter Olympics in February 2006, that all changed. WHY GO THERE? The intense passion of international sports competition played out amid the heart-stopping beauty of the Italian…
Bangkok’s Vibrant Lumpini Park
Bangkok, Thailand: Spending the day in Lumpini Park watching people jogging, boating, doing aerobics and relaxing.
Springfield, Illinois: The Legacy of Lincoln
Springfield Illinois: Relearning the legacy of Lincoln in his hometown, visiting his home and tasting the “horseshoe” the unique sandwich of beef & fries.
Getting the Most Mileage As a Frequent Flyer
An excerpt from the book Mileage Pro about how to get the most out of frequent flyer programs. By mileage experts by Randy Petersen and Tim Winship.
Cabo Polonio, Uruguay’s Fabled Ombu Tree
Cabo Polonio, Uruguay: Kelly Westhoff describes her trip to Cabo Polonio, Uruguay, to view the rare Ombu Tree.
Costa Rica: History, Geology and Pageantry
By Terry Braverman It’s 6 p.m. on the eve of Independence Day and Costa Rica has screeched to a halt, as the national anthem is warbled by a countrywide choir of all Costa Ricans. The flickering of lanterns around me reflects the re-creation of history, specifically, the decree issued from Congress in Guatemala City on…