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Social Media Causes Lesser-Known Destinations to be Overtouristed
The March 2026 report on hidden destinations ruined by viral tourism found that Nara, Japan is experiencing the biggest influx of visitors. A new study by the digital entertainment platform JB.com shows which travel regions are struggling with...
New Children’s Book Teaches Young Travelers About Airports
Anyone who has navigated their way through a modern airport lately knows it’s like navigating a maze. As a travel writer/photographer for several decades, I have visited many countries (56 to be precise) and have flown in and out of any number of airports, big and...
Hotel Review: Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam
After flying from New York to Amsterdam, we were collected at Schiphol Airport and driven to the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel in a luxurious black limousine-sized car. It maneuvered through Amsterdam’s tiny streets - more suited to bicycles than limousines -...
Fines in Europe: Don’t Get in Trouble!
Many American vacationers arrive in cities like Rome and Portofino with their luggage in tow, ready to sightsee straight from the airport or train station. What most don’t realize is that doing so could actually be illegal. Italy has introduced some of the strictest...
Travel News and Advice – March 15, 2026
Global Entry in the U.S. has been reinstated after it was suspended for a few weeks. Travel and the Iran war. The war in Iran is causing problems with lots of air travel, whether or not you're heading to the Middle East. That's because the airspace over these...
America at 250: Where To Soak in the History
If you want to visit some sites rich in early American history during our 250th year, below are some places and experiences that fit the bill. Quincy, Massachusetts Quincy played an outsized role in shaping the ideas, leadership, and institutions that defined the...
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Destinations
Undiscovered Bulgaria
Ancient civilizations, mysterious cultures, remarkable art, spectacular natural scenery, mythical caves, natural mineral springs, friendly people, charming traditional villages, nine UNESCO World Heritage sites, great food, and even better wine. Yes, I’m talking about...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Round Hill Villa Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Round Hill Villa Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica could easily be pictured in the dictionary next to the word “luxury.” Spending a few days at this resort was definitely an experience of the proverbial good life, so it’s no surprise that Round Hill caters to the likes...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Restaurant Review: Azurmendi, Larrabetzu, Spain
Eneko Atxa is a chef who is deeply rooted in the regional traditions of classic Basque cookery. His culinary inspiration were the dishes of his mother and grandmother, yet his current dishes reveal an inventiveness and imagination that go well beyond any constraints...
Cruise & Sail
The Viking Sea: Luxury on the High Seas from Athens to Venice
I have long been a fan of Viking River Cruises and totally enjoy the smaller ships, along with the opportunity to converse with other passengers and crew. With a focus that highlights culture, it has always been the perfect blend for me. So when I had the opportunity...
Museums, Entertainment
Marilyn Monroe Turns 100: Celebrations Around the World
The iconic Marilyn Monroe, who died in 1962 at the age of 36, would have turned 100 years old on June 1, 2026. So celebrations have been planned around the world. If you're a fan, you might want to check some of these out. Los Angeles. The Academy Museum of Motion...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News and Advice – March 31, 2026
Shutdown and ICE at airports. I traveled by air toward the end of the month, but right after my trip, things got bad in the U.S., as TSA agents either quit (more than 450) or called out since they're not being paid during the government shutdown. This has made TSA...