Travel & Culture

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...

If you happen to be in London one of these days, chances are you'll want to try out a traditional English pub. Pubs are the backbone of English culture! Although there may be a dozen on any...

Louisville, Kentucky, is a beautiful and vibrant area to vacation in. Depending on what you are looking for, you can find adventure, romance or quiet times. No matter whether you are straight or...

While some people enjoy experiencing the fun of travel most by themselves or with a family member or friend, others find meeting people along the way to be one of the major benefits of traveling. ...

The world is an ever-shrinking place. It’s easier than ever to see parts of the world previously impossible to visit. With that in mind, it is also easier than ever to negatively impact these...

The only thing I love more than traveling is finding the local eateries while I’m there. Food encompasses a lot of a region's local eccentricities and flair. Here are some suggestions to find...

Decatur, founded in 1823 and the second oldest municipality in Atlanta, is only a short distance from the heart of the city, but its variety of restaurants, small independent stores and very...

There is no one more pathetic than a vacationer who refuses to fit in to his environs. The term “Ugly American” was derived from such behavior. When traveling, it is always important to immerse...

Ask any local, and they'll tell you that in order to get a taste for the real Hawaii you have to try the local cuisine. Take a culinary tour of Hawaii, and you're bound to fall even more in love...

While plenty of organizations—such as Elderhostel and the Sierra Club—offer getaways designed to educate as well as entertain, you can take some fairly easy steps to create your own educational...