The Silk Road, a vast and ancient network of overland trade routes,
spreads over Europe and Asia and passes through numerous presentday
countries. Active trading along the route began sometime in...
From its first sightings by outsiders, Mount Kilimanjaro has had a
romantic and mysterious appeal. Described by Ernest Hemingway as
"wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in...
Assembling the gear for a safari could be as much fun as the trip
itself. Think about it--every time a sales assistant says, "May I help
you?" you can reply, "Why, yes, I'm in need of some safari...
There are two kinds of guys in the world--those who go on hunting
trips and those who wish they were allowed to go on hunting trips.
Truth is, the actual hunting is not the best part--camping out...
Nothing makes you look more like a rookie than forgetting an important
piece of gear on a big trip--and many people are reluctant to
loan a prized fishing lure or piece of hunting gear for fear it...
The wilderness can be unforgiving, even with the proper gear. The last
thing you want is to reach a remote destination and find that you
forgot something essential. Develop a plan to guarantee...
A surprising number of Americans look overseas when it comes time to travel, forgetting the wealth of domestic attractions. The National Park System contains hundreds of scenic gems that would be...
After years of listening to your ravings about great snow and scenery,
your friends have finally agreed to accompany you on a backcountry
ski tour. They'll thank you for introducing them to the...
Car rallies come in many forms, but most are designed to provide
entertainment while testing participants' ability to follow directions.
There are both large and small rallies ones held around the...
If you forget to bring an important item on an ocean voyage, you may
have little recourse, as the briny deep is remarkably free of convenience
stores. Obviously, you should know the duration and...
Looking for a scenic and relaxing way to travel through England? A
canal trip might be just the ticket. During the 18th and 19th centuries,
Great Britain undertook numerous canal-digging projects...
Ever dream of flying from sea to shining sea? Once pilots reach a certain
level of proficiency, it's natural to start thinking about endless
adventures in the wild blue yonder. Making a...
Anybody can pay money to join a guided tour, but nothing beats the
freedom and satisfaction of planning your own day abroad. Just say
no to fixed schedules, bickering couples and tedious group...
Putting the Louvre in Paris was poor planning. Is there not enough to
see in Paris without the world's most fabulous museum, too? And the
Louvre is huge and demanding, so have a solid game plan in...
Add an unforgettable adventure to your trip to Sydney and scale the
Harbour Bridge. Enjoy breathtaking views of one of the world's most
beautiful harbors during the day-or the dazzling city lights...
The literal translation of Mardi Gras is Fat Tuesday, referring to the revelry that occurs prior to the Christian recognition of Lent, which is marked by acts of restraint. For many travelers,...
The key to enjoying the fun and excitement at Disneyland in Anaheim,
California, is to keep the whole family happy and avoid the brutally
long lines. Impossible, you say? Not at the Magic Kingdom....
Very few high-quality countries are on the market these days. If you want one, you'll have to get it the old-fashioned way: Invade. Now, before you go running off half-cocked, keep in mind that,...
You're traveling in an exotic country that suddenly veers into anarchy
due to a political coup. Many scary scenarios flood your mind, such
as, "Will we all be killed?" and "Do they really eat rats...
Arr, matey! 'Tis a dangerous life, the sea--full of giant beasts, raging storms and wayward ships bobbing around like steel icebergs. And that's not to mention the pirates. Sounds like an...