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9 Reasons Why You Should Fly to Cleveland Right Now (No, Really!)
Cleveland can be a tough nut to crack. It is easy to lump the city in with the rest of the Rust Belt, to write it off as one of those towns whose best days are far behind it. In some ways, this might...
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The World's Ten Best Hotel Pools
The world is full of beautiful places, and it's also dotted with incredible hotel pools to admire them from. Whether you prefer drifting in heated pools among ice-flecked mountain peaks or looking out...
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8 Souvenirs That Could Land You in Jail
By: Sophie-Claire Hoeller It's one thing to bring back souvenirs so terrible that they land you on your friend's @#$% list, and quite another to tote home tchotchkes from overseas that send you...
View ArticleVery Rare All-White Humpback Looks Like A Ghost (VIDEO)
On June 19, some lucky whale watchers caught a rare glimpse of this magnificent creature along the Green Cape in New South Wales, Australia. Though the ghostly whale is hardly ever spotted, this is the...
View ArticleGovernment Says No Mores Drones In National Parks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service is taking steps to ban drones from 84 million acres of public lands and waterways, saying the unmanned aircraft annoy visitors, harass wildlife and threaten...
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Welcome to France
Our Best of Europe in 21 Days tour is a carefully balanced design of intense big cities and relaxed small towns. It starts easy in Holland and finishes with a cultural bang in France. As a tour guide,...
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Harry Potter Cast Reunites At Universal Studios' Wizarding World
No, former teenagers, you are not dreaming: Draco Malfoy, Bellatrix LeStrange and Luna Lovegood really did get together to hang out in a magical village. On Wednesday, June 18, members of the "Harry...
View ArticleNew And Improved Naples Is Green, Clean And Bike-Friendly
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Luca Simeone rides his bike along the sunny beachfront of Naples while his little daughter sleeps on the baby seat. It may sound ordinary, but this simple act is revolutionary....
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Most Adventurous Moment
Adventure, going off the dictionary definition, is: an unusual and exciting or dangerous experience. Seeking those experiences is totally worthwhile, for everyone. Doing the thing you've wanted to do...
View ArticleAmerica's Coolest Music Venues (PHOTOS)
Les Schwab Amphitheater has beautiful grass, and it's right along the Deschutes River, so there's usually a lovely breeze," says Noelle Fredland, marketing director for Bend, OR's Old Mill District,...
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International House Hunters Shifting from Vacation Areas to Urban Neighborhoods
The top countries for foreign home searches in the U.S. are Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Brazil. Nationally, 4.0% of the home searches on Trulia.com between January and May 2014 came from...
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Stars Join Government's $231 Million Girls' Education Plan In Wake Of...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dozens of actors and athletes are joining a U.S. government effort to support girls' education worldwide. Jennifer Garner, Susan Sarandon, Alicia Keys, Anne Hathaway, Tyler Perry and...
View ArticleRick Toasts Kid Travelers
We took our kids out of school every May for many years, and I always considered it good parenting, great education, and a bonus for the adult tour members to have kids as part of the group. Having...
View Article9 Reasons to Plan Your Vacations Around Eating
1. You can't have fun if you're hungry Everyone knows that museums, galleries, scenic tours, and even shopping are downright difficult when you're hungry. At a certain point you realize: just like a...
View ArticleWhy Traveling Matters
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.", wisely pointed out St. Augustine and I wanted to start this article with that quote because traveling has become one of the most...
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5 Purpose-Built Mountain Bike Trails That Deliver Stoke and Sustainability
Adrenaline pumps though your body. You're riding fluid undulations, with your hands off the brakes, and your tires rising up the banked turn - You feel the flow of a trail designed to deliver this...
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The Perfect Time To Catch These Flowers In Full Bloom
Blue forests, flower fields, rose festivals -- certain seasons bring beauteous natural wonders. But if you blink, you might miss seeing some of these flowers in full bloom. Just make sure that if...
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World Cup Victories, An American Hero And The Smallest Poisonous Frog You'll...
Nothing quite compares to the power of a photograph to communicate the goings on in the world. Ranging from the serious to the silly, these photos offer peeks into what happened around the globe this...
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Rare Fossil 'Mona Lisa' Meteorites May Be Evidence Of Ancient Cosmic Collision
They're being likened to the Mona Lisa -- four fossil meteorites that may be linked to an ancient cosmic crash in the early universe. Dr. Philipp Heck, curator of meteorites and polar studies at the...
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Airport Lounges: Get VIP With an Economy Ticket
Airport lounges ooze exclusivity and warm muffins. They are also a revolving door for the travel elite and road warriors - the "cool kids" of the air. But how can the everyday traveler escape the...
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