A lake archipelago of more than 1000 islands. A bike path that follows an old railway line alongside and over the lake. Loud loons and ospreys flying overhead at dusk. Ancient deciduous forests. I’d never been to Sweden, but a bike trip around Lake Åsnen in the south of the country sounded lovely – as close…
Extending across the Andean highlands, the Amazon, the Pacific coastlines, and even the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is a mandatory stop in South America. Brimming with diversity, you can experience different geographical regions within a few hours. However, with the US dollar as the official currency, Ecuador is not a bargain destination. But, with these few…
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Benin is the birthplace of voodoo – a religion that worships natural spirits and reveres ancestors. It was also a significant source for transatlantic slave traders. A history you’ll learn more about at its museums. This small West African country is blessed with luscious natural surroundings, beautiful beaches and unique markets. It's a popular destination…
India loves kids of all ages. Its lively tumult, which can be overwhelming for adults, is manna to children. The sights, sounds, and smells mean they’re never bored. And their actions, exclamations, and even tantrums, which may raise eyebrows elsewhere, are easily absorbed by India’s accommodating culture. While the country may throw up challenges for…
I’m a traveler who embraces stark contrasts. Take, for instance, my recent trip to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Just north of Puerto Vallarta, this 200-mile stretch of coastline is home to some of the most luxurious beachfront resorts in the world. Yet just down the road, you’ll find lower-key, more bohemian-feeling villages with a decidedly local…
A Unesco site in its entirety, Cilento is a vast and varied area in the southernmost part of Campania, Italy. Often overshadowed by its showy neighbors, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, the underrated Cilento enjoys more relaxed rhythms. Beyond its most popular attraction, the Ancient Greek town of Paestum, there are many natural and man-made…
Toyko is the megacity that other world capitals look up to. Nowhere else has quite the same mix of timeless history and space-age tech, of strict tradition and up-to-the-second fashions, of bewildering crowds and moments of utter serenity. It's the past and future wrapped up together into one thrilling package – and understandably, it's one…
A land that mesmerizes with its natural beauty as much as it enchants with its traditional culture, Mongolia is an adventure like no other. Here you’ll follow in the footsteps of Chinggis (Ghengis) Khan is the very same landscapes that captivated the great emperor as you travel through a boundless expanse of grassy steppes where nomadic…
The terrain in Pakistan ranges from sea level deserts to the second highest point on earth at the summit of 8611m (28,251ft) K2, so it shouldn’t be surprising that the country sees a huge range of climatic conditions. The best time to visit will depend largely on whether you are drawn by the dramatic mountain…