Jun 26, 2026
Travel Stories
Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect "Raising the Roof" of the City
One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí remains impossible to separate from Barcelona. The Catalan architect died on June 10,...
Good News if You’re Flying to Europe: New Passenger Protections
It only took 13 years! And resistance from the air industry. But finally, European lawmakers have passed updated regulations adding...
New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip
London. Venice. Lisbon. Each powerhouse travel destination already has its share of iconic hotels. But new properties opening in 2026...
Scenic Expanding River Cruising to India, Sri Lanka
In October 2027, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is launching the Scenic Aura on the Hooghly River, debuting a collection...
Scotland's Greatest Summer Spectacle: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Every August, something remarkable happens on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. The ancient fortress, perched atop the craggy remnants of...
The Natural Thrills of Costa Rica
If you want the focus of your vacation to be an authentic immersion into raw nature, put Costa Rica on...
The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” and Other Good News for World Oceans Day
The private island for Explora Journeys and MSC Cruises, MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, is at the forefront of a...
Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island
For many travelers, the increasingly popular destination of Japan begins and ends on the island of Honshu – literally, it’s...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Alaska Cruise Edition)
In Alaska, everyone can feel like they’re in a fairy tale. Even the one with the three bears! Wildlife watching...
Places Outside of Dublin to Get to Know Ireland – and the Irish
On St. Patrick’s Day, the saying goes, there’s a ‘little bit of Irish’ in us all. For some of us,...
Why Travelers are Following the Trail of South Africa’s Oldest Vineyards
For wine travelers, South Africa’s Old Vine Project has transformed a tasting trip through the Cape winelands into a journey...
Ancestry Travel Tips
Do you travel for the food? Festivals? Or maybe family? Over a quarter of travelers these days are interested in...
The April Fools of Travel Destinations
World travel is easier than ever. But it seems world geography is not! Some destinations remain stubbornly — and even...
Astonishing Facts About China's Terracotta Warriors
You never forget the moment you come face-to-face with one of the thousands of Terracotta Warriors underground in Xi’an, China....
100 Years After Monet: Giverny Exhibit Celebrates Impressionism’s Origins
2026 marks a century after the passing of beloved Impressionist artist, Claude Monet. The museum devoted to his work in...
G Adventures Shines Spotlight on Global Tree Projects on Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a wonderful time to share stories of travel companies that are making the...
Two New Ships, Two Ways to Cruise: There Really is a Cruise Out There for Everyone
Two very different new ships—one an intimate, design-forward superyacht, the other a high-energy floating resort—are sending a strong message. Whether...
$500M Update Brings Guest-Favorite Feature Across Holland America Line Fleet
Fans of the Grand Dutch Cafés onboard Holland America Line’s newest ships can look forward to finding this little piece...
Discovering the Future of Wellness Travel in Sweden
Recently in Sweden, I experienced ancient wellness practices intertwined with new science and artistic sensibilities. In many ways, Sweden wrote...
River to Ocean Onboard a Single Ship: Windstar’s New Way to Cruise
If you love river cruising and you love ocean cruising… then there’s a new cruise style on the horizon for...
Top Souvenirs from a Springtime Trip to the Netherlands
Tulip season in the Netherlands is a feast for the senses: ribbons of technicolor flowers beside canals, market squares bursting...
Orient Express Launches World’s Largest Sailed Cruise Ship
The Golden Age of Sail is returning – with a 21st century twist! Storied travel company Orient Express made its...
Why is it Called ‘Easter’ Island?
You likely already know that’s a trick question. This tiny dot in the eastern South Pacific Ocean, but technically a...
Breaking News: Princess Cruises Building All-New Class of Ships, its Largest-Ever!
By 2039, there will be three new ships in the Princess Cruises fleet, the largest, most advanced ships ever for...