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Travel News and Advice – October 31, 2026
Train accident in Spain. A high-speed train collided with another train on the tracks on October 28th in the Castilla La Mancha region of Spain, killing 68 people and injuring many more. Spain suffered another deadly train crash in January. Officials say traffic...
Tromsø, Norway in Winter: An Almost Northern Lights Guarantee
Tromsø, Norway is located 217 miles north of the arctic circle, and in winter, it's serious winter. I decided to go in December because I wanted to see the Northern Lights at a time and in a place where they're almost guaranteed. And see them I did! This was important...
November is New Jersey Wine Month
A lakeside tasting, tapas overlooking the vines, or a coastal weekend with wine and a walk-through town: November’s New Jersey Wine Month is an invitation to explore the Garden State one glass at a time. Five regional itineraries pair winery and ciderhouse visits with...
Photo Essay: Enchanting Japan
Japan is one my favorite countries in the world. It's an extraordinary and photogenic place, as you can easily see from these images. If you haven't been, I urge you to go if you can. It's quite safe, and the people are more polite than any place I've been. See my...
Iceland’s Ice Caves
I went to Iceland about a decade ago, and I regret that I didn't know about the ice caves. While I haven't personally experienced them, I wanted you to know about them in case you're planning a trip to the country anytime soon. Shaped by meltwater and constantly...
From Curiosity to Conservation: What Wildlife Comebacks Can Teach the Next Generation
In eastern North Carolina, four litters of red wolf pups were born this year, marking an encouraging milestone for a species declared extinct in the wild in 1980. Elsewhere, wildlife comeback stories are unfolding across the country, from river otters returning to...
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Destinations
Tromsø, Norway in Winter: An Almost Northern Lights Guarantee
Tromsø, Norway is located 217 miles north of the arctic circle, and in winter, it's serious winter. I decided to go in December because I wanted to see the Northern Lights at a time and in a place where they're almost guaranteed. And see them I did! This was important...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Le Berbère Palace, Ouarzazate, Morocco
One of the most attractive and well-equipped hotels I’ve visited in North Africa is Le Berbère Palace. Built in a Kasbah style, the hotel has 240 comfortable, air conditioned guestrooms with in-room facilities that include a desk, a minibar, and a separate sitting...
Food, Wine, Spirits
November is New Jersey Wine Month
A lakeside tasting, tapas overlooking the vines, or a coastal weekend with wine and a walk-through town: November’s New Jersey Wine Month is an invitation to explore the Garden State one glass at a time. Five regional itineraries pair winery and ciderhouse visits with...
Cruise & Sail
Cruising Caledonia: Discover the Beauty and Spirit of Scotland Aboard European Waterways’ Scottish Highlander Barge
A leisurely canal cruise on European Waterways’ luxury barge The Scottish Highlander is the ideal way to explore northern Scotland’s scenic Great Glen and famed Loch Ness Following our unforgettable first inland waterway cruise in France aboard the luxury floating...
Museums, Entertainment
Dance Review: ‘Mulan’ by China Ningbo Performance & Arts Group
The story of Mulan has had many incarnations - including the romanticized Hollywood versions by Disney - but I enjoyed a classical dance retelling based on the original poem presented by The China Arts and Entertainment Group at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News and Advice – October 31, 2026
Train accident in Spain. A high-speed train collided with another train on the tracks on October 28th in the Castilla La Mancha region of Spain, killing 68 people and injuring many more. Spain suffered another deadly train crash in January. Officials say traffic...