When it comes to city breaks, it’s easy to see why people fall for Madrid over and over again. The sun-kissed city, capital of Spain, is one of the biggest and most vibrant in Europe, with leafy green parks, an art scene bristling with energy and elegant winding streets for sunset strolls. This week-long itinerary…
The city of Philadelphia is both a playground for the young as well as a bastion of old-school traditions. Known for its American history, the Rocky stairs, and as the city of cheesesteaks, Philadelphia is, certainly, a bastion of old-school traditions and literal hitching posts, but also a modern metropolis with top universities, upscale suburbs…
When I moved to Spain, I knew that the country’s cuisine was vast and varied by region. Yet I didn’t know much about where each local specialty came from, or even the difference between pintxos and tapas. (For the record: pintxos are bite-sized and meant to be eaten with your hands, while tapas are generally…
Public lands define many Montana vacations, offering a robust selection of free outdoor activities throughout the year. The state maintains roughly 17 million acres of national forest within its borders, and if you’re into adventuring outside, it’s easy to explore Montana on a budget. The biggest expense can be simply transporting yourself to the Treasure State. Between…
From harbor-front Hong Kong glam to old-school European luxury, a just-released list of the best hotels on the planet offers a handy guide to traveling the world in high style – or at least assembling a list of dream accommodations. The inaugural ranking of the World’s 50 Best Hotels was announced this week in London,…
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Mongolia is a very special place. Families who don’t mind stepping outside the familiar can explore nomadic lifestyles, see pristine nature, and try all sorts of adventurous activities with children. Horse and camel riding, historical and cultural museums, and myriad national parks will help you create unforgettable memories with your children in Mongolia, but long…
With a bit of planning, visiting the USA can be fun and done on a tight budget. Abundant with mountains, canyons, rivers and beaches, the great outdoors is one of America’s finest treasures, and much of our natural splendor is free. Camping costs are minimal, too. Small towns are typically quite affordable, with mom-and-pop motels…
Most visitors to Central Switzerland base themselves in Lucerne in order to explore the glorious landscape that surrounds it, but don’t forget to make some time for the city itself. Not only does it have a gorgeous setting on the shore of the Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Lucerne), but it offers world-class museums, fascinating history, a lively music…
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania might just be the next big hiking destinations. For if the Baltic states lack mountain ranges for summit collectors, and though long, dark winters are better suited to sauna sessions than open trails, the largely rural region is home to almost endless forests, primeval bogs and a rugged coastline lapped by…