I love to travel, but I grew tired of the same "stay in a hotel, eat at a tourist trap restaurant" routine. After traveling to dozens of countries as a regular tourist, I found that my experience was getting...

It’s true, Instagramming all of the amazing sights as you travel can be as exhilarating as actually seeing all of the amazing sights in the first place. Heck, I’ve even been guilty of checking work email...

It’s 3:00 am and my daughter is screaming. The plane is completely dark—except for the small, dull lights on the floors and the occasional reading lamp. Everyone around us is sleeping (or attempting to...

Arnold Schwarzenegger made news recently while on a safari in South Africa when his open air jeep was charged by an elephant.  What caused the elephant to charge is not known.  We're glad no one was hurt...

“Welcome home.” I’m caught off guard. It’s my second day in Israel and here I am, amid a gaggle of cargo shorts wearing Americans and having been told by an interested local: “Welcome...

There are places where a group of adults with no kids can feel a little out of place. Bouncy houses for one, Chuck E Cheese, playgrounds, and oftentimes — zoos. On our recent trip down under, seeing...

Home to palm-fringed beaches and blue waters, St. Lucia has become a premier spot for honeymoons and relaxing getaways. While the Caribbean island is the perfect place to relax and unwind, you'll also find...

Many go-to travel destinations throughout South America, the Caribbean, and Latin America are experiencing Zika outbreaks, caused by a mosquito-borne virus that has been known to cause birth defects in...

Before traveling to Nagasaki, I had always connected this Japanese city with the catastrophic World War II atomic bombing. I was unaware that the city had more to offer than one of its main attractions —...

My perception of Cuban food while eating at restaurants in the US was limited to Cuban sandwiches, pulled pork, rice, beans, and a few meat staples. It was only when I visited Havana a couple of years ago that...

This post was last updated on August 24, 2023. It's the postcard image of the perfect honeymoon: palm-fringed beaches, the clearest of waters, colorful architecture, and a relaxing atmosphere that lets you...

If you haven't read about the Canadian teen who used constellation patterns and Google Maps to find a possible undiscovered Mayan ruins site - you've got to check it out. And while we appreciate the time and...

Eating out in one of the world’s most expensive cities can be quite daunting at first. In Oslo, Norway, a pint of beer can set you back $8 and a basic lunch (sandwich + Coke) about $25. Even a Big Mac combo...

Few things are more romantic than saying “I do” in the Caribbean. With sandy beaches, towering mountaintops and cascading waterfalls, it’s no wonder that Jamaica was recently ranked as one of the top...