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Four Flavors of Iberia
“Blindfolded, I can taste one forkful of food from Spain and tell you if the cook is from Andalucia, Catalonia or wherever,” claims our guide and friend, Riccardo. “Perhaps,” smiles...
If You Want to See the Real Galápagos, Here are 5 Reasons to Skip the Ship
When my family and I go on vacation, we really don’t like to sit through PowerPoint Presentations. A friend who cruised in the Galápagos recently sent me a photo that...
The Bucket-List Dreams Are Made Of: Galápagos and Machu Picchu
If Charles Darwin and Hiram Bingham had ever planned a vacation together, it would have been one crazy wonderful experience. Out on the Galápagos Islands, Darwin would have taken his...
On Safari in the Galápagos
Belly down on the sand, I’ve come nose-to-whisker with a sea lion pup. In a kayak, I’ve raced with penguins, though it wasn’t a fair contest. They lapped me about...
Enjoy a Girlfriend Getaway on an Italy Culinary Tour
Take a deep breath and imagine yourself inhaling salty Mediterranean air and sipping limoncello. Now try to taste the hearty blend of flavors in a seafood and potato stew you...
Going Native – Travel Tips for Visiting Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
Seek the roads—and rivers—less traveled to experience daily life in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Hours after arriving in Vietnam, I’m catapulted into the dazzling midafternoon sun and freewheeling Ho Chi...
Back to Basics with Green Travel
With more ways than ever to access Earth’s most beautiful locations, the next question on your mind might be how to do so while minimizing impact. Green travel is becoming...
How does social distancing affect greetings around the globe?
Humans are inherently social creatures, and physical greetings have been an act of affection and respect since time immemorial. Beyond social symbolism, they’re a biological necessity, slowing the heart rate,...
A Rocket Scientist Goes on Vacation
The first thing you need to know about Cameron Maywood is that he’s an honest-to-goodness rocket scientist. He’s a member of the team that manages NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile...
Guides can differ greatly, and make a great difference
This is the first in a series of blogs written by one of our colleagues with 20+ years in the travel industry. I hope you’ll enjoy the benefit of her...
