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The Best Hikes in Iceland
Borgarfjörður Eystri: This well-rounded coastal region combines many geological marvels found in the interior—particularly rhyolite mountainsides and their marbled patterns—with an…
The Best Websites in Iceland
www.icelandreview.com: Iceland Review is an online magazine that strikes a fine balance between serious journalism and touristic concerns; the travel articles are great for scouting…
In Four Days in Iceland
Word is getting around that Iceland is great for casual 3- or 4-day escapes. The basic components of an Iceland long weekend are Reykjavík, and excursions from Reykjavík; and more…
Language in Iceland
Pronunciation Guide Icelandic inflections are difficult to get the hang of, but rules of pronunciation are relatively straightforward. Stress usually falls on the first syllable of…
Bird Watching in Iceland
In Iceland, even non-birders are at some point drawn to bird-watching. Iceland lies at a major junction of migratory routes, and hosts at least 278 species. Puffins, universally…
The Best Websites in Norway
Norwegian Tourist Board, www.visitnorway.com: This is the official travel guide to Norway, welcoming you to this far-northern outpost with lots of tips on attractions and special…
The Best Natural Attractions in Texas
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden: Who knew Dallas had more than dust, concrete, steel, and glass? This surprising oasis on the edge of White Rock Lake is a great spot to duck…
The Best Websites in Texas
The Handbook of Texas Online (www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online): The Handbook is an encyclopedia offering concise entries that explain who's who, what's what, and where's where in…
Exploring the Border in Texas
A political boundary and one of the most recognizable lines on a Texas map -- the dual curves of the Rio Grande (known in Mexico as the Rio Bravo) -- is a fascinating route through two…
History in Texas
Early Native Americans -- In prehistoric times, central parts of the state were once submerged underwater, and about 100 million years ago, massive dinosaurs, some unique to Texas,…
Walking in Cape Cod National Seashore
The Seashore also has a number of walking trails--all free, all picturesque, and all worth a trip. In Eastham, Fort Hill (off Route 6) has one of the best scenic views on Cape Cod as…
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky
This is the world's longest system of caves and one of America's most popular national parks, drawing almost two million visitors a year. They come not just for the miles and miles of…
Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky
When Daniel Boone first crossed into what is now Kentucky more than 200 years ago, he found a naturally beautiful yet rugged landscape: a place of deep forests, high mountains, steep…
In One Week in Vermont
A good taste of Vermont can be enjoyed in less than a week. This trip involves about 2 or 3 hours of driving daily, if you don't linger (though I wholeheartedly recommend it). You can…
Ridgefield in Fairfield County
No town in Connecticut has a grander, more imposing main street. Ridgefield's is 132 feet wide, lined with ancient elms, maples, and oaks, and bordered by massive 19th-century houses,…
A Cultural Primer in South America
It's estimated that 385 million people live in South America. The population is extremely diverse, and it would be difficult to generalize about the cultural makeup of the continent.…
The Best Websites in Central America
Below are some good Internet sources for each country, along with the recommendations on sites that cover the region in general. Each section of this guide has more country-specific…
The Best Travel Experiences in Andalusia
Getting Lost in the Barrio de Santa Cruz: In Seville, "famous for its oranges and women" according to Lord Byron, you can wander at leisure through this Arab-looking ghetto of narrow…
History in Andalusia
In the BeginningThe Bronze Age Kingdom of Tartessus was founded sometime in the 1st millennium B.C. Establishing itself at the mouth of the Río Guadalquivir, bordering Seville and…
Driving Tour 3 in Los Picos de Europa: Cangas de Onis to Panes
This 56km (35 miles, 1 hour) tour travels along the relatively straight C-6312 from the western to the eastern entrance to the Picos de Europa region. A number of unusual excursions…
Wine Tasting in Grand Junction
Colorado may not be the first location that comes to mind when winemaking is mentioned, but the state does have a growing wine industry, and the heart of it is here in the fertile…
Dinosaur National Monument in Grand Junction
This national monument, about 2 hours north of Grand Junction, is really two separate parks divided by the Utah-Colorado border. One side takes a close-up look at the world of…
Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction
Just minutes west of Grand Junction, this relatively undiscovered national monument is a delight, offering a colorful maze of steep-walled canyons filled with an array of naturally…
Curecanti National Recreation Area in Gunnison and Curecanti National Recreation Area
Dams on the Gunnison River, just below Gunnison, have created a series of three very different reservoirs, extending 35 miles to the mouth of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Blue…
Outdoor Activities in Maine
You’ll only see a portion of the coast following this 6-day itinerary, but you’ll see it deeply. This is a trip all about minimizing time in the car and maximizing time in Maine’s…