My Senior Year Abroad
After spending 355 days in Italy as a solo 68-year-old woman, I'm trying hard to "re-enter and recover" back "home" in Massachusetts. I spent my "Senior Year Abroad," and the experience was a wonder....
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8 Places to Tap Into Your Inner Cowboy
Courtesy Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort A rustic vacation in the Wild West might be just the cure for stressed-out city slickers or suburbanites. As John Denver once crooned, the range is the place...
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14 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to New York
I just read 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to Australia, an article by an American woman who's recently relocated to my hometown of Sydney. Basically the list boils down to three things: Aussies...
View Article9 Points of Etiquette for the Traveler in Ecuador
First off, always start with "Buenos días" (Good morning). People in this part of the world don't jump right into the issue when addressing each other. When you get into a taxi, for example, don't...
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In Praise Of Play
Robin Williams once said, "The world is open for play." But how often, in the midst of the daily grind, does it really feel that way? When we measure our lives in to-do lists and devote every moment to...
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Get Free International Stopovers on These Airlines
For adventurous travelers, a free trip to an exotic city is a mouthwatering prospect. Stopovers - connections between flights of more than 24 hours - provide a sneaky way to do just that, giving...
View Article10 Signs You're the Worst Person on Your Flight
Are you a candidate for most-hated passenger on the plane? If you're guilty of any of the following bad habits, you'll likely be the subject of disdainful glares, sanctimonious whispers, and violent...
View ArticleHow To Vacation Your Way To A Better You
Do something good for yourself on your next getaway. Book a trip that will have a lasting impact on your health and well-being. Maybe it's a yoga retreat in the Costa Rican rainforest or a beachside...
View Article10 Belly-Busting Buffets from Around the World
Are there any words more glorious in the English language than "unlimited buffet"? Do you see the phrase "all-you-can-eat" as a challenge rather than an invitation? Then you'll love these 10...
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21 Must-See Wedding Photos By James Simmons, Australia's Best Professional...
Wedding photographer James Simmons was recently named Australia's best photographer. One look at his impressive portfolio and it's easy to see why. Simmons took home the award for Canon AIPP Australian...
View Article20 Signs You Are a Traveling Family
When our eldest daughter was 2 months old, we were very much in need of a vacation. While we were worried about flying with such a small child, we took her to France anyway. This trip was soon followed...
View ArticleExploring Hudson Valley's West Bank (PHOTOS)
The Hudson Valley, the historic area of New York State running up and down the mighty Hudson River, has dazzled travelers since the Dutch arrived and mapped the land in the 1600s, and most likely...
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Embracing Canada's Luxurious Wild Side
Courtesy Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Remote luxury can mean many things to different people. Whether it's exhilarating helicopter adventures over faraway lands or quaint inns showcasing the best in...
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12 Stereotypes About The Spanish That Are DEFINITELY True
First, we debunked some of the stereotypes about the Spanish that are not true (you know: that we can all dance the flamenco; that we’re all fans of bullfighting; that we only eat paella). But now,...
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10 International Street Photographers Who Change The Way We See The World
Think of a city. Of its winding roads and bustling crowds and tall buildings and piling garbage and whatever else. Now look closer. Think of the strange colors that jam up against each other for a...
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The JT Insider Food Guide: Costa Rica
Top chef Carlos Andrés Meléndez of El Silencio Lodge tells us what makes Costa Rica an exciting culinary destination, from Caribbean flavours to the taste of the highlands. Food of the Nation Costa...
View ArticleHow To Survive A Plane Crash
LONDON (AP) — They raced down the slide, one by one, like children on a playground. At the bottom, smartphone photos were snapped and high fives exchanged. The frequent fliers were all smiling and...
View ArticleCongress Sails Past Airport Hell Under Special TSA Program
Members of Congress may have helped create the nightmare that is flying in America after Sept. 11, but they no longer have to endure it. Under a special Transportation Security Administration...
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Ski Bums Pick: The West's Top 3 Most Livable Ski Towns
When the question "Where's the best ski town to live in year round?" was posed to a bunch of North American snow sport diehards, consensuses gathered around a few choice areas. These places cater to...
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Airlines Battled for Your Butt in 'The Great Lounge War'
Squished into your economy seat 35,000 feet over Toledo, it's hard to picture yourself sauntering down the aisle to a lounge the size of your living room, plopping down into an overstuffed chair and...
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