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Guide Article / Side Trips in Houston and East Texas

Piney Woods & Big Thicket National Preserve in Houston and East Texas

From Beaumont (to get to Beaumont from Houston, take I-10 east toward New Orleans, and you'll arrive in Beaumont in 1 1/2 hr.), if you drive north on Tex. 69, you immediately enter the…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Houston and East Texas

Caddo Lake & Jefferson in Houston and East Texas

Caddo Lake and the town of Jefferson (pop. 2,600) share a curious history. The former owes its origin, and the latter its glory days, to an immense, naturally occurring logjam on the…

Guide Article / Austria

The Best Outdoor Pursuits in Austria

Skiing is the name of the game in Austria.Biking Along the Danube: The Lower Danube Cycle Track is a biker's paradise. The most exciting villages and stopovers along the Danube,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Austria

The Southern Lake District in Austria

Fleeing the alpine peaks, we descend on the southern lake district to wind up our final tour of Austria. Of course, this tour is recommended during the all-too-short summer months.…

Guide Article / In Depth in South Carolina

Recommended Books & Films in South Carolina

BooksThis region is particularly identified with its great writers, especially Thomas Wolfe (1900-38) of Asheville, North Carolina, and (Mary) Flannery O'Connor (1925-64) of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Georgia

Recommended Books in Georgia

This region is particularly identified with its great writers, especially Thomas Wolfe (1900-38) of Asheville, North Carolina, and (Mary) Flannery O'Connor (1925-64) of Savannah,…

Guide Article / New Hampshire

The Best Places to See Fall Foliage in New Hampshire

Aboard the MS Mount Washington: One of the more majestic views of the White Mountains is from Lake Winnipesaukee to the south. It's especially appealing from the deck of the Mount…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

Biking and Hiking in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

The 57 miles of carriage roads built by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. are among the park’s most extraordinary, somewhat hidden treasures. Though built for horse and carriage, they are…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

Nature Guide in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

The human history of Acadia National Park is usually thought of as beginning in the early 20th century, when preservationists banded together with wealthy philanthropists to set aside…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Argentina

Mountain Adventure in Argentina

You can practically do it all here in Mendoza -- live large, indulge your palate, and experience thrilling adventures and marvelous scenery. This journey starts with a few nights based…

Guide Article / In Depth in Argentina

History in Argentina

Settlement & ColonizationWell before the arrival of Europeans, several distinct indigenous groups populated the area now called Argentina. The Incas had made inroads into the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Santiago

Cerro Santa Lucía & Mulato gil De Castro in Santiago

Materializing as if out of nowhere on the edge of the city's downtown limits, the lavishly landscaped and historically significant Cerro Santa Lucía is a triangular-shape hilltop park,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Santiago

Parque Forestal in Santiago

This slender, manicured park, landscaped in 1900 with rows of native and imported trees, skirts the perimeter of the Río Mapocho from Vicuña Mackenna at the Metro station Baquedano to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Santiago

Shopping A-Z in Santiago

AntiquesThe antiques stalls at Anticuarios Mapocho, at Mapocho and Brasil streets (daily 10am-late afternoon) near Parque Los Reyes, sell a high-quality selection of antique…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Valparaiso

Walking Tour 1 in Valparaiso

From the Port to the Heights of ValparaisoStart: Muelle Prat (Prat Pier).Finish: Ascensor Concepción or Calle Esmeralda.Time: 1 to 3 hours.Best Times: Any day except Monday,…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

Trails in Torres Del Paine in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine has something for everyone, from easy, well-trammeled trails to remote walks through relatively people-free wilderness. Which path you choose depends on how much time…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in El Chalten

Hiking & Camping in El Chalten

El Chaltén is Argentina's national trekking capital and home to some very good hiking guides who'll take you out for an afternoon stroll, a full-day trek, or even a multiday hiking…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Moscow

In Three Days in Moscow

The luxury of a third day in Moscow is best enjoyed at a more leisurely pace. Spend the morning at Novodevichy Convent and Cemetery, a secluded spot that feels miles from the downtown…

Guide Article / Exploring the Area in Kruger National Park

Tips For Wildlife Viewing in Kruger National Park

Better Wildlife-Viewing for the Self-Guide Safari1. Purchase a detailed map that indicates all rivers, dams, dirt roads, and lookout and picnic points. These are available at all…

Guide Article / Organized Tours in Zululand

Safari Expeditions in Zululand

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game ReserveEstablished in 1895, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi (the first part pronounced "shloe-shloe-whee") is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and birthplace…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Madeira

Santana & Central Madeira in Madeira

For a final look at Madeira, you can cut through the center of the island, heading north from Funchal. This route takes you to such scenic highlights as Pico do Arieiro and Santana,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Yakima

Wineries in Yakima

On the same latitude as France's main wine regions, the Yakima Valley is Washington's premier wine region. The valley sees sunshine on about 300 days of the year, which, combined with…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Lofoten Islands

Henningsvaer in Lofoten Islands

The nickname of "Venice of the North" is a bit much, but that shouldn't obscure the fact that this is the liveliest and most artistic of Lofoten villages. Lying 20km (12 miles)…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Bohuslan Coast

Tanumshede in Bohuslan Coast

Back on the E6 heading north, the next destination is Tanumshede, known for the greatest concentration of Bronze Age rock carvings in Scandinavia. They were designated in 1994 as a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Gallivare

Parks in Gallivare

Far more intriguing to us than the mines or winter skiing are the Gällivare parks -- we consider them some of the greatest national forestlands in all of Sweden. Various little…