Planning A Family Sabbatical
An excerpt from Elisa Bernick’s Family Sabbatical Handbook
Travel Resources
England by the Book: Best Bookstores and Libraries
Dr. Anna Marie Benton writes a guide to the most notable bookstores and libraries in England, including the British Library, Blackwell’s and Foyles.
America’s Newest No-Frills Airline: Skybus
Sadly, Skybus didn’t last long but the ideas are reminiscent of Ryanair By Renee Estey [Editor’s note: In April 2008 Skybus stopped all flights and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Commentators are speculating about whether it was a defect in their business model or poor management that led to the…
Eating Up Italy: Voyages on a Vespa
By Matthew Fort Travels Through Italy – Culture, Tradition, and Recipes By Marina Solovyov Travel through Italy with Matthew Fort. He is the entertaining and hilarious author of Eating Up Italy, a new cook book that leaves you with more than just recipes. Fort travels up from the southern most…
Ten Tips for Wandering Women
Stephanie Elizondo Griest has mingled with the Russian Mafiya, polished Chinese propaganda, and belly danced with Cuban rumba queens. These adventures are the subject of her award-winning first book: Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana. An avid traveler, she has explored 25 countries and once spent…
A Step-By-Step Passport Primer
Changes in passport requirements for travel to and from the US have changed a lot in recent years, largely due to new regulations promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security. So travelers need passports to go to a lot of places — notably Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean — that…
Rafting Through the Heart of Russia
A review of Jeffrey Tayler’s latest book, River of No Reprieve: Descending Siberia’s Waterway of Exile, Death, and Destiny By Marina Solovyov
Greenland: The Beautiful Empty
Greenland: A visit to frozen Greenland and details about life in the main towns of Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut, and Kangergueseag.
Travia: The Ultimate Book of Travel Trivia
By Nadine Godwin A cat flew nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean twice before Charles Lindbergh made his historic trip. The Eiffel Tower was nearly knocked down in the early 20th century. Guests cross the Equator to get from the lobby to the restaurant at the Mount Kenya Safari Club. New…
Transcendentalists’ New England
GoNOMAD Book Excerpt: A Journey into the Transcendentalists’ New England By Robert Todd Felton This work examines the major figures of the Transcendentalist movement and explores the places that inspired them. Beginning with Transcendentalism’s birth in Boston and Cambridge, the book charts the development of a movement that revolutionized American…
Contrarian Timing: Pay Attention to the Travel Seasons
By Tim Leffel Have you ever bought a calendar on January 1? If so, you probably paid half what buyers did a day or two earlier, even though you’ll use it the same number of days. Have you ever bought a dozen roses on February 15? Christmas candy on December…
Adjusting to Air Travel Changes
“I Will Still Fly the Skies” By Kent E. St. John Senior Travel Editor Editor’s note: Since this story was written, the Transportation Safety Administration has changed its regulations to allow liquids and gels in containers of three ounces or less. See their website for details. It has been almost…