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Guide Article / Litchfield Hills

Regions in Brief in Litchfield Hills

When the Hamptons got too pricey, too visible, and too chichi back in the 1980s, a lot of stockbrokers, CEOs, and celebs started discovering the Litchfield Hills, arguably the most…

Guide Article / Gyeonggi-do

Regions in Brief in Gyeonggi-do

There are, of course, many more historical sites, little towns, and cultural places you can visit in the province, but here are a few places that I think are particularly noteworthy,…

Guide Article / Fairfield County

Regions in Brief in Fairfield County

Mansions, marinas, and luxury apartment blocks nudge up against each other along the deeply indented Long Island Sound shoreline in the southwestern corner of the state. This is one of…

Guide Article / Chungcheongnam-do

Regions in Brief in Chungcheongnam-do

Geumsan Geumsan is a small country town in the hills just south of Daejeon. Well known for its insam, this little town is responsible for about 70% of Korea's ginseng production. If…

Guide Article / Gyeongsangnam-do

Regions in Brief in Gyeongsangnam-do

Hadong The Hadong region and the small village of Agyang are known for the green tea plants that grow wild on the foot of Jirisan. The green tea has been growing here for over 1,300…

Guide Article / Bahias de Huatulco

Active Pursuits in Bahias de Huatulco

Beaches A section of the beach at Santa Cruz (away from the small boats) is an inviting sunning spot. Beach clubs for guests at non-oceanfront hotels are here. In addition, several…

Guide Article / Cuernavaca

Active Pursuits in Cuernavaca

Golf With its perpetually springlike climate, Cuernavaca is an ideal place for golf. The Tabachines Golf Club and Restaurant, Km 93.5 Carr. Mexico-Acapulco (tel. 777/314-3396;…

Guide Article / Yellowstone National Park

Organized Tours in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone guide services and commercial bus tours abound, based both inside the park and in the gateway towns. Concessionaire Xanterra (www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com; tel.…

Guide Article / Westfjords

Exploring the Area in Westfjords

Látrabjarg Peninsula Entering the peninsula along Route 612, the landscape's allure is soon apparent. Three kilometers (2 miles) from the Route 62 junction is a picnic table, where the…

Guide Article / Sprengisandur Route

Exploring the Area in Sprengisandur Route

At the northern end of Route F26, make sure to stop at the enthralling waterfall Aldeyjarfoss.Hrauneyjar Highland Center, a year-round highland oasis at the southern terminus of the…

Guide Article / Menton

Active Pursuits in Menton

Three breathtakingly beautiful villages perchés (or perched villages) hover high above Menton. Each one is linked to the French Riviera by a winding mountain road. Better still,…

Guide Article / Bogotá

Side Trips in Bogotá

The Tren Turístico de la Sabana, as it’s officially known, is Colombia's only remaining steam train and is a great way to see Bogotá’s picturesque (if cloud-covered) countryside. The…

Guide Article / Bogotá

Exploring the Area in Bogotá

La Candelaria: Bogotá’s semi-restored colonial quarter is home to most of the city’s tourist attractions. For many tourists, La Candelaria is the most interesting part of the city. The…

Guide Article / Managua

Side Trips in Managua

A Side Trip to Pochomil BeachPochomil is a pleasant Pacific beach that is a 90-minute drive from the city and popular with weekenders. The sand is dark with seashells, and the sea…

Guide Article / Ruta de las Flores

Regions in Brief in Ruta de las Flores

SonsonateSonsonate (65km/40 miles west of San Salvador) is mentioned here only because it is the largest city before the Ruta de las Flores, and you'll likely either bus through or…

Guide Article / Balsamo Coast

Regions in Brief in Balsamo Coast

La Libertad Puerto La Libertad is making a valiant attempt at cleaning up its image. This crowded, hardscrabble, oceanfront city 32km (20 miles) south of San Salvador is notorious for…

Guide Article / Eastern Pacific El Salvador

Regions in Brief in Eastern Pacific El Salvador

Playa El Espino A wide, gorgeous beach that is splendidly isolated on weekdays and alive with beach-goers on weekends, Playa El Espino is gaining a reputation as one of El Salvador's…

Guide Article / Granada, Nicaragua

Side Trips in Granada, Nicaragua

Las Isletas Trailing away from Granada's southern waterfront is the 354-island archipelago known as Las Isletas, formed by a volcanic eruption from nearby Mombacho over 10,000 years…

Guide Article / Seminyak

Side Trips in Seminyak

A Day in DenpasarDenpasar, the capital of Bali since 1960, was once an important trading center and the home of the rajahs of Badung before the colonial era. You'll likely pass…

Guide Article / Paternoster

Side Trips in Paternoster

Lambert's BayThis fishing port, the last bastion of "civilization" on the coast, lies 100km (62 miles) north of Velddrif and 62km (38 miles) west of Clanwilliam. There are two main…

Guide Article / Stone Town

Walking Tours in Stone Town

Note that you can start anywhere on this circular route, depending on where you are staying, but for ease of reference, we start off at:1. Forodhani GardensLocated on the seafront…

Guide Article / Ratanakiri

Side Trips in Ratanakiri

Exploring MondulkiriThe remote eastern region of Mondulkiri is Cambodia's largest, yet it's the most sparsely populated province and traveling there is difficult. There is only one…

Guide Article / Northern Laos

Side Trips in Northern Laos

Nong KiaowThis small town boasts one of the most beautiful settings in Asia. It is surrounded by towering limestone mountains fronting fantastic river views. There is not much to do…

Guide Article / Petra

Side Trips in Petra

Wadi Rum Nature Reserve Also known as “The Valley of the Moon”, this extraordinary valley, with its stunning sandstone and granite rock formations, was used as a background location…

Guide Article / Guangzhou

Side Trips in Guangzhou

The Leaning Towers of KaipingThough cleverly photo-shopped images everywhere may lead you to believe otherwise, none of the diaolou (watch-towers) in the Kaiping region 137km (85…