Travel & Culture

Fiesta is San Antonio's 11-day celebration that serves up culture, authentic cuisine, and introduces guests to the city's uniqueness. During this April celebration, thousands upon thousands of...

While there are many ways to change foreign currency in Mexico, some are certainly better than others. All major currencies such as dollars, pounds sterling, euros and yen can be exchanged at...

Japanese public baths (sento), which are located in most parts of the country and open to anyone, offer a refreshing and inexpensive experience that's also authentically Japanese. They're...

You love mopeds but usually have trouble running them smoothly? Well you need to check the carburetor, spark plug or ignition points as these certainly could be the prime reasons why most mopeds...

A Turkish water closet, or WC, is a type of toilet found in Turkey and some parts of Europe. Also called "alaturka," traditional Turkish toilets are plumbed holes in the floor with a place for...

The best travel advice is to plan a visit to Rome. The city is a living museum filled with history, art and antiquity. There is a feeling about Rome that reaches out to almost everyone. If you ask...

From theaters and museums to ballgames and night life, Houston, Texas, has lots to offer for couples looking for a way to spend an afternoon (or two), a night out on the town, or a romantic...

Colombia has a diverse eco-system that includes shoreline, mountains, rainforest and desert. Its proximity to the Caribbean and other South American countries that encourage tourism (such as ...

If you are deciding to travel to a Caribbean resort, you may be tempted to consider either the Bahamas or Cancun, Mexico. By cruise or by air, both countries offer excellent amenities and tourist...

Many African nations are in desperate need of food. The Food and Agriculture Organization 2009 estimates were that 186 million Africans are starving. The Hunger Project, sponsored by the United...

Looking for lesbian hangouts in New Orleans and the surrounding areas? Looking for places to go out that are gay friendly? Check out these great tips and suggestions.

While the memories of a trip are still fresh in your mind, it's important to jot down as many highlights as you can think of. A lot of leisure and business travelers keep a trip journal for that...

You may not have more than a weekend available, but if you approach your health spa getaway with the right mind-set, you'll walk away feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Choose your destination...

When it comes to Scotland, some places get all the recognition: Edinburgh, Glasgow and, of course, Loch Ness. But how much do you know about Scotland's largest town, Paisley?

Mt. Etna is one of 16 volcanoes designated a "decade volcano," due to its large eruptions and proximity to populated areas such as Catania. At 10,922 feet (more than twice as high as Mt....

How do you capture a calcot?? Good question but what is a calcot? It is the main part of a delicious meal - a calcotada, a mixture of a large plate of calcots (think half way between leeks and...

Proponents of ecotourism claim that it provides sustainable vacations to untouched foreign locations while protecting the environment and increasing the standard of living for local people....

Phoenix, a thriving metropolis, is the capital of Arizona. As the fifth most populous city in the United States, the city's downtown hosts a variety of cultural, sport and artistic centers for the...

The Kona Coast, located on the eastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii, is one of the world's foremost travel destinations and a place unlike any other in the United States. From the beautiful...

Learning about an area’s history can help give you a better understanding of its past and present, and make a trip much more memorable as well. While a museum may be a given, there are many other...

This is a how to on avoiding timeshare mistakes. Talks about how some of the changes in the timeshare industry have made things very difficult for timeshare owners and how to deal with the new...

The Giza pyramids, considered among the greatest architectural achievements in history, are some of the most famous buildings of the ancient world. The biggest of the pyramids, and the most...

London is the capital of England, which is one of four countries that makes up Great Britain or the United Kingdom (UK, for short).

Maybe you’ve heard someone say that the French are rude, or, the only bad thing about Paris is that it’s full of Parisians. Don’t believe it! The French are warm, wonderful people when you get a...

When going on a trip, or just driving around town with friends, it's not likely everyone will agree where to eat. Instead of making Lunch a long argument or hours of trying to decide on a place,...

While some cities are a haven of honeymooners (think Honolulu, Hawaii), others are full of solo single men looking to meet like-minded ladies. For women looking to meet single men while traveling,...

If you've ever looked at a globe, you've noticed that there is a line running around the center of the Earth. This line is known as the equator.

With a reputation for being the city that never sleeps, New York City's long list of restaurants and quaint eateries is constantly changing to suit the fast-changing tastes of its denizens. Still,...

San Francisco hosts an eclectic array of events year-round, so it's no wonder that the city would offer unique events for Valentine's Day as well. Whether it's a romantic evening with your honey...

How to impress an Australian and make a great drinking buddy.

Some deserts, such as the Mojave and the Sahara, are sandy, sun-baked wastelands; others, such as the frigid polar deserts of Antarctica and the Arctic, are covered with snow and ice. The one...

A former fishing port turned resort town, Ocho Rios is located in St. Ann Parish on Jamaica's northern coastline. The city offers banana exports, beautiful beaches, plentiful waterfalls and...

Body language is very important to learn when you are traveling abroad. It is essential to not use rude hand gestures when you are a guest in a foreign country. But how should a person go about...

In late August 2009 my husband and I whisked our children (ages 5 and 7) off to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. We stayed overnight at a 3 star hotel, ate dinner at a local hot spot, explored the...

Coronado, California, near San Diego is home to 26,000 people and is a tourist destination primarily because of the historic Hotel del Coronado, one of the last surviving Victorian seaside...

Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Located in Polynesian waters, it is considered one of the most remote locations in the world. Maui is made up of two volcanoes that erupted long...

At first glance, Vietnam, with its mountains, bays, beaches and villages, not to mention cuisine, is a logical place for tourism to have flourished over the ages. But a political history involving...

West Virginia is renowned on the East Coast for its freshwater fishing, its lakes and streams teeming with native trout, citation bluegill, wild rainbow and brown trout, native brook trout and...

Dating back to General Sherman's departure, the Atlanta restaurant scene has offered a wide variety of quality dining choices. Representing many cuisines such as soul food, Cajun and French, the...

Thinking of moving to Israel? Perhaps you're aching for a place near the beach? You could join the hundreds of thousands who have flocked to live in cities near the Mediterranean Sea. Or maybe...

Uruapan lies about 100 miles inland from the beach resorts of Ixtapa and Zihuatenejo on Mexico's Pacific coast. Its hilly location and rich soils make it a subtropical haven that is a relief from...

Differences of temperament and lifestyle mean that no one formula or set of credentials can be used to determine the best city in which to live. While "top 10" and "best cities" lists abound, the...

Landlocked Mali is Africa's seventh largest country, encompassing nearly 500,000 square miles. Its population is estimated to be 13 million, with nearly half of the population under the age of 14....

The official name of this quintessential Tuscan town is Greve-in-Chianti and it is appropriate since the picturesque community sits in the heart of the province, 16 miles south of Florence and 30...

Home to approximately 3,500 festivals each year, the Indian state of Gujurat is known as the "land of fairs and festivals." These festivals are a wonderful way to interact with locals and get to...

Nearly everyone who visits the Hawaiian Islands wonders what it would be like to live there. Beaches, sun, volcanic mountains and greenery---the islands have it all. It's also a laid-back place to...

I was born and raised in Germany and now that I have been in Florida for a while I miss it. I grew up in a small secluded are that is full of history and beautiful to visit. There are many small...

Wilfred the Hairy knew a thing a or two. He was called the Hairy because, quite simply he was. Legend has it he was a giant of a man. He was Count of Barcelona from 878 to 898. He is famous as...