Destinations

During my 3-week trip along Australia's east coast last April, one of my favorite things - and one of my most delightful surprises in discovering Oz - was the incredible food I ate.

By Shelley Seale

Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, Big Ben, St.Pauls Cathedral. They are all famous historic landmarks in London where tourists flock. Rightly so.. while they are great places to visit and a must-see, there's plenty more to London.

By Flashpacking Duo

This past Saturday I attended a performance of the eight-time Tony Award®-winning musical Once, at ZACH Theatre in my hometown of Austin. I was excited, with high hopes for the show, because the movie Once is a favorite of mine; and I absolutely adore the soundtrack.

By Shelley Seale

Hiking and cities don't tend to go together when we imagine ideal travel destinations. Typically we think of long mountain trails, beautiful country areas, or even beachside paths when we imagine the best places to hike.

By Shelley Seale

This review of what it's like to #TradePlaces at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is Part 1 in our 3-part series on Mexico's Riviera Maya.

By Merilee Kern

Hotels have played a prominent role in movies throughout the years, from the glamorous places where James Bond stayed to the exotic resorts. Let's discover the iconic hotels that were featured in famous films where you can stay and be treated like a star! 10.

By Susie Stauffer

Blue skies, pristine wilderness, powder-fine snow, rolling hills and beautiful blue skies define Hokkaido and the outdoor treasures if offers. Hokkaido is enchanting, with beautiful backdrops and plenty of things to do throughout the year. Traditional onsen dot the island, which is Japan's most northerly island.

By Susie Stauffer

Because it's there. George Mallory Dreams and Realities... If you're going to climb a mountain, you'd want to climb the highest one, right? Since I can remember, I've been fascinated by Mount Everest.

By Flashpacking Duo

Although today's London is a dramatically different landscape than it was in the 19th century, it still contains well-preserved remnants of the old days. With its rich, complicated layers, you'll find a page out of history around every nook and cranny, starting with the hangouts of the literati.

By Susie Stauffer

When budgets feel squeezed and pinched to the max, there's help in the form of cash-inducing apps! To help make everyday life easier on the bank account, here are 7 apps that could help you earn a few extra bucks ...and have some fun and even get healthy in the process! 1. Foap If you have a [...]

By Merilee Kern

There are few more idyllic, memorable, budget-friendly activities than enjoying an outdoor picnic.

By Liam Bentley

The list of America's Favourite Works of Architecture is dominated by three cities I the northeast and one 9n the Midwest. New York has 32 places on the list (SPOILER ALERT) including #1 the Empire State Building. Chicago has 17 one more than Washington D.C.

By Susie Stauffer

Located just across the river from the city of Ottawa proper, the boundaries of the Outaouais region extends from Abitibi-Témiscamingue to the Laurentians and Ontario (beyond Ottawa).

By Susie Stauffer

There are many ways a place can delight the senses. The majestic height of a mountain. The power of a waterfall. The overpowering silence in the serenity of the wilderness. The raucous sounds of the jungle or an outdoor opera in a Roman amphitheater in Provence.

By Liam Bentley

From the verdant rolling hills of the English countryside to historic estates dating back centuries, follow in the footsteps of your favorite Masterpiece Classics and BBC television series like the Highclere Castle in Hampshire from Downton Abbey and the Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great and Small fame.

By Susie Stauffer

The magnificent fortresses and walls encircling Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are part of a earnestly restored and historically important center showcasing museums, churches, plazas, and shops. These, merged together, create a vibrant and dynamic coastal destination that's at once surprising, gritty, appealing, and interestingly infectious.

By Susie Stauffer

Everyone loves a good ghost story, especially if it involves legend and lore. As a rule, the creepier, the better. Ghost stories take on a whole other meaning when you move them away from the conversational setting and immerse yourself in the experience.

By Susie Stauffer

Visiting Paris as a tourist, seeing sight after sight- like the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and The Louvre- can get very overwhelming and exhausting. So take a break from the lines and spend time exploring Paris' nitty-gritty- you will discover what makes Paris a world-class destination time and time again. 10.

By Susie Stauffer

It's known as the happiest place on earth: Disney World. Though that might be a debatable claim depending on who you ask, there is definitely something about the group of six theme parks under the Disney umbrella in Florida, that you want to be able to take your kids to experience.

By Shelley Seale

Perhaps paradoxically, at the same time North Americans have been waging war on carbs and gluten-laden treats, there has also been a growing infatuation with bakeries of all stripes. Of course, not all bakeries are created equal and very few of them are worth traveling far from home for.

By Susie Stauffer

What is the quintessential adrenaline rush exactly? For some it's free-falling out of an airplane into endless sky while for others it's diving into the deep depths of the ocean into waters teeming with eager sharks. The essential ingredient of any adventure trip is most definitely adrenaline, no matter what form it comes in.

By Susie Stauffer

The English countryside holds a bounty of natural beauty and scores of surprises best uncovered along thousands of kilometers of trails comprising England's revered National Trails and additional footpaths. Old legends are revealed along steady paths, history unveiled along careening mountain passes, and coastal paths explore the charm of the waterfront.

By Susie Stauffer

There's nothing quite like getting out to sea and sailing the mighty waters and if you've ever experienced it, there's a good chance you're hooked. For some, sailing around the world is a dream but for others, a blithe reality.

By Susie Stauffer

There are surreal landscapes all around the world, many which seem to be from another planet entirely and go well beyond the point of extraordinary. Many of these landscapes are just plain bizarre and seem to be a collection of detailed movie sets but they are indeed as rel as you and I.

By Susie Stauffer

A large swath of Europe's landscape is occupied by the Balkan Peninsula, one of the continent's oldest and largest settlements. Natural wonders and historic landmarks dot the territory, merging with unique culture, making it a popular destination with people from around the globe.

By Susie Stauffer