Travel Stories

May 1, 2020 • 4 min read

With most of the world still under lockdown or beginning to consider easing restrictions, when might travelers be able to hit the road again?

May 1, 2020 • 4 min read

Head to Italy from the comfort of your own home with these suggestions to create the perfect virtual vacation

May 1, 2020 • 5 min read

For long-distance couples who met while traveling or live in different countries or on different continents, the COVID-19 pandemic adds a new layer of…

May 1, 2020 • 3 min read

Dalgona coffee has become a quarantine classic, seemingly overnight. 

May 1, 2020 • 5 min read

Four-hour waits to board flights for COVID-19 precautions? While media reports speculate this could happen, aviation journalist John Walton weighs in.

Apr 30, 2020 • 6 min read

A writer attempts to return to Italy from Peru upon learning that his parents had passed away from COVID-19.

Apr 30, 2020 • 6 min read

Mike and Anne Howard of HoneyTrek had a difficult choice: return to the US where cases of coronavirus were growing, or self-isolate in a van in Poland.

Apr 30, 2020 • 4 min read

From the cloud forest to the misty volcanic peaks Costa Rica is a place where adventurers go. Here's our guide to experiencing pura vida in your home.

Apr 30, 2020 • 8 min read

Exploring Europe from the comfort of your own kitchen is simple and seamless with a selection of suitable cookbooks. Where cookbooks are concerned, the…

Apr 30, 2020 • 5 min read

Mother and daughter, Maxine and Laura DeCook, have been traveling together for over 20 years and are each other's ideal travel companion.

Apr 29, 2020 • 4 min read

Portugal is a special place not just because of its rich history, but because of the people. Immerse yourself in the emotion of Portugal with this virtual tour…

Apr 29, 2020 • 4 min read

Until we can toast each other over a glass of sangria and plate of pinxtos under the Spanish sun, here’s a guide to experiencing the best of Spain at home.

Apr 29, 2020 • 5 min read

The show's filming locations set the scene for a story of repression and self-discovery.

Apr 29, 2020 • 7 min read

This spring marks 80 years since the author and eventual Nobel Prize winner embarked on a six-week expedition, chartering a sardine boat in Monterey,…

Apr 28, 2020 • 5 min read

We put the latest camping gear to the test. Here's what we found out.

Apr 28, 2020 • 6 min read

Feeling lethargic? Unfocused? This 15-20 minute sequence will get your blood pumping and lengthen your body while strengthening muscles throughout.

Apr 28, 2020 • 5 min read

“This time it will be harder to say goodbye. Parting will be difficult,” Shyamal, my father, said, as we munched on dosas in a crowded cafeteria.

Apr 27, 2020 • 5 min read

New Zealand can feel like a fantasy for travelers. That’s probably partially due to the lush storybook landscapes but the whole country has an air of magic…

Apr 27, 2020 • 5 min read

When a pair of travelers found themselves in Hanoi as the world responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to stay put and saw Vietnam's response to the…

Apr 27, 2020 • 6 min read

Is it really everyone's job, even in the tourism industry, to know English?

Apr 24, 2020 • 9 min read

The hummingbirds are coming. A travel writer muses on being stuck at home and managing her urge to go.

Apr 24, 2020 • 7 min read

Just beyond the St George Ferry Terminal in downtown Staten Island, you’ll find cultural attractions, diverse art, craft beer, world-class eats, and stunning…