Road trips are a bit more fun when you rent an unusual mode of transportation. Picture this: you’re cruising down California’s famous Highway 1 in a vintage red Mustang, or […]
The Pan-American Highway: the ultimate road trip
Ask your friends what their idea of a cool road trip is and you’ll get some great suggestions. South of France in summer in a convertible. Safari in Africa in […]
6 national parks around the world with surprisingly spectacular diving
While national parks may be “America’s best idea,” they aren’t exclusive to the United States. There are more than 3,000 national parks around the world, and many of them offer spectacular […]
Costa Rica’s 10 best natural wonders
From grumpy volcanoes to labyrinthine limestone caves to stunning black-sand beaches, Costa Rica offers a never-ending array of natural wonders that keep visitors coming back. Here are 10 natural wonders that make this […]
Why Australia’s ‘big things’ are the ultimate roadside attractions
The world’s largest island is also a little obsessed with making things BIG. Depending on how you measure it (we’re looking at you “Big Bogan”, Nyngan, New South Wales) there […]
The best things to do this spring in Australia
Australia has had a notoriously tough year, from the wildfires at the beginning of 2020 to the global COVID-19 pandemic that’s left Oz and New Zealand quarantining together in a […]
Why Knoxville is the perfect location for responsible travelers
In a time of social distancing, we are all looking for safe ways to connect – with our own communities and those we are visiting. Knoxville, Tennessee is uniquely situated […]
Iceland’s top 10 geothermal pools
Thanks to Iceland’s abundance of geothermal heat, swimming is a national institution, and nearly every town has at least one sundlaug (heated swimming pool – often outdoors). Most pools also […]
Costa Rica has reopened to travelers. Here’s what it’s like to visit
Soon after Costa Rica reopened to US tourists, Ali Wunderman visited to talk to the locals, learn the pandemic protocols and seek out a very elusive bird. Twenty-one years ago, Costa […]
Why you should take the train to Glacier National Park
The love affair with the motor car is a relatively recent phenomenon in the USA. One hundred years ago, wealthy tourists searching for an antidote to the stresses of city […]