Perhaps the one thing that still divides Italy -- even after its 1861 unification -- is also its most alluring trait: the food. From steaming pasta to crumbling pizzas, fortifying wines to fizzy prosecco, a...

The thrill of encountering wildlife in its natural setting is unmatched. For those of us who are passionate about animals and the natural world, the opportunity to observe endangered species in their native...

As the Lunar New Year approaches, people worldwide prepare to usher in the festivities, marked by family gatherings, vibrant parades, and, of course, delectable feasts. While China experiences a mass exodus of...

This post was updated November 20, 2023. 'Tis the holiday season once more, and that can only mean one thing: the global tradition of lighting communal Christmas trees in cities around the world. These...

This post was last updated on October 10, 2023.  If you love the environment and you love to travel, you've probably already wondered how you can justify taking those long, CO2-emitting plane rides with a...

Have you heard the call of adventure to the great outdoors? Do you want to commune with nature on your next trip? Before you hit the trail, there's some essential prep you need to do, especially if you don't...

So you're headed home for the holidays -- we bet you're excited! Aside from the enticing prospect of family conversations around the dinner table, watching Elf together throughout the holiday season, the...

We love Labor Day. You love Labor Day. Literally, everybody loves Labor Day. And if you haven't been paying attention, it's quickly approaching. Yes, that glorious three-day weekend will soon be a reality and...

Packing your bags, making endless checklists, drafting up and itinerary... you've done it all for your upcoming solo trip. But have you stocked up on apps? In an age where smart phones reign supreme, having...

Can you feel it? The longer days, the need for increasingly thinner outer garments, and the noticeable (dare we say...glaring) rise of more sunshine (maybe you should buy some sunglasses?). It all adds up to...

Fire up the coffee maker, make sure you didn't get any eggshells in that special breakfast, and be sure to order a good rose bouquet. It's Mother's Day once again! And even though moms nationwide will be...

If you've ever stared in disbelief at your friends who claim that they only travel with a carry-on, prepare to learn their secret: bundling! It's the hottest new packing trend since the travel world discovered...

Susan and James, the married couple behind the travel blog The Savvy Backpacker, have been traveling around Europe together for six years. Both from the state of Missouri, the two packed their bags when Susan...

She’s ziplined in Panama, spent a night in a New York City bus station, Couchsurfed across the world, and has been traveling for ten years now. Oh, and she has polio. “Being a disabled black woman with...