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The Best Outdoor Adventures in Guatemala
Mountain Biking the Rural Back Roads: The back roads and dirt paths of rural Guatemala are perfect for fat tire explorations. Whether you choose to take a ridge ride between small…
In One Week in Guatemala
One week will allow you enough time to visit (and actually enjoy) four of Guatemala's prime destinations. This itinerary takes you to the best of Guatemala, and includes a colonial…
For Families in Guatemala
Guatemala's not the typical family destination, but if your kids are inquisitive and adventurous, there's plenty here to keep them occupied and interested. Locals are quite friendly…
Pedasi in Le Peninsula de Azuero
Arguably the region's prettiest town, this is without a doubt the choice destination in the region, and I hesitate to say that because it is one of those special places you want to…
The Best Outdoor Pursuits in Eastern Europe
Hiking Rila's Seven Lakes (Rila, Bulgaria): This moderate 2-day (or more) hike from Rila Monastery into Bulgaria's Alps to view the eerily beautiful Seven Lakes is the most rewarding…
The Best Places to Experience Culture & History in Kenya
Lamu (Kenyan Coast): Discovered as part of the hippy circuit just a few decades ago, this ancient Muslim town has become a favored getaway for celebs and royalty keen to escape the…
The Best Safari Lodges in Kenya
Borana -- Cottage No. 8 (Laikipia, Kenya): As the country's very first boutique lodge, Borana revolutionized the way travelers bed down while on safari in Kenya. First built in the…
The Best Wildlife Watching in Kenya
Wondering exactly where that roaring lion is (Most game preserves in Kenya and Tanzania): In any national park or concession with a relatively high lion population, your slumber will…
The Best Camping in Kenya
Bateleur Camp (Masai Mara, Kenya): For pure luxury, this is one of Kenya's top-drawer offerings, with chicly styled tents (and state-of-the-art built-in stone-and-glass bathrooms) and…
The Best Ecolodges & Wilderness Resorts in Kenya
The Best Private ConcessionsRanches throughout the Laikipia Plateau (Kenya): Kenya's Laikipia Plateau is the country's hottest destination for enlightened safari enthusiasts looking…
The Best Island Experiences in Kenya
Baraza (Zanzibar, Tanzania): We're not fond of resorts, but this is a real beauty, and if you like space, opulence, modern conveniences, and great service, this is definitely the…
Grímsy Island in Akureyri
Many travelers studying a map of Iceland notice an obscure speck, 41km (25 miles) north of the mainland and bisected by the Arctic Circle, and feel strangely compelled to go there.…
Surfing in Bali
Bali shot to surfing prominence on the back of Albert Falzons 1972 epic Morning of the Earth. The opening shots of this now infamous surf movie featured the trademark cave of Uluwatu…
In Three Weeks in Cambodia
With 3 weeks to play with, you can start in the north of Laos entering at Huai Xai and then have a leisurely journey down the Mekong to Luang Prabang. Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai in…
The Neighborhoods in Salvador
PelourinhoThe historic heart of the city, Pelourinho is a delight to explore. Indeed, it's so worthwhile, we've already coverered it in the main "Attractions"…
Beaches in Salvador
With over 48km (30 miles) of beaches within the city limits, finding a beach is much less trouble than deciding which one to go to. Here follows a short description of the main…
Best Hotel Bets in Turkey
Çiragan Palace (tel. 0212/326-4646; www.kempinski.com/istanbul): More than just Istanbul's original posh hotel, the Çiragan Palace is a destination in its own right. The grandeur of…
The Best Beaches in Turkey
Most of Turkey's best beaches have been snatched up by big hotels or full-service entertainment beach clubs -- leaving less-than-stellar public alternatives. Thankfully, those big…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Turkey
Because Turkey is the custodian of a past so densely packed with history's most critical eras, if you don't do your homework before you go, you'll wind up simply wandering through…
Arts, Culture & Music in Turkey
First impressions of Turkey reveal a society much more European than one expects, but echoes of a strong, proud, and decidedly Oriental heritage shine through in the arts, culture,…
In Two Weeks in Turkey
Follow the suggestions for the 1-week itinerary for the first week. Then assess how much time and energy you want to put into travel and what your travel goals are. Outdoor activities,…
In One Week in Turkey
Frankly, 1 week isn't enough time to explore very much of anything anywhere, let alone Istanbul, the seat of three former world empires. And that doesn't include the 2 days spent on…
The Lay of the Land in British Columbia
Canada's westernmost province, British Columbia, and the Canadian Rockies region, which stretches into the province of Alberta, are incredibly diverse, with distinct regions that vary…
Vancouver in British Columbia
This tour is meant to show off Vancouver as a whole, giving you an overview of what makes it so uniquely appealing. There are some places where you'll be exploring on foot, others…
Mountain Adventure in British Columbia
The Canadian Rockies in 1 Week An outdoor-oriented exploration of the gateway cities and national parks of the Rockies can begin in either Calgary or Edmonton -- simply reverse this…