Search Results

"fishing"

Guide Article / South Pacific

The Best of the Old South Seas in South Pacific

Many South Pacific islands are developing rapidly, with modern, fast-paced cities replacing sleepy backwater ports, such as those at Papeete in French Polynesia and Suva in Fiji.…

Guide Article / Sweden

The Best Active Vacations in Sweden

Fishing: Sweden offers some of the world's best fishing for fresh- and saltwater fish -- its pristine lakes and streams are crystal clear, and many of them are extremely well…

Guide Article / Sweden

The Best Ways to Spend Time on the Water in Sweden

Exploring the "Garden of Skerries" Around Stockholm: Few cities enjoy a marinescape as dramatic as Stockholm's. The city is surrounded by some 24,000 islands and islets (some no more…

Guide Article / Sweden

The Most Scenic Towns & Villages in Sweden

Sigtuna: Sweden's oldest town, founded at the beginning of the 11th century, stands on the shores of Lake Mälaren, northwest of Stockholm. High Street, with its low-timbered buildings,…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in North Carolina

Exploring the Coast in North Carolina

The 175-mile ribbon of sandy islands that forms the Outer Banks and Cape Hatteras National Seashore runs roughly parallel to the North Carolina coast. It is a seaside wilderness, an…

Guide Article / New York State

The Best Ways to Spend Time on the Water in New York State

North Fork: The protected waters of Long Island Sound (to the north of the fork) and Peconic Bay (to the south) make for the perfect place to head out with a boat. Whether it's a…

Guide Article / New York State

The Best Towns to Visit in New York State

Saratoga Springs: Although summer is the star season in Saratoga, this small city is also an excellent year-round destination. In warm months, the one-time "Queen of the Spas" sees…

Guide Article / New York State

The Most Charming Small Towns in New York State

Greenport: This is the cutest town on Long Island's North Fork. Filled with Colonial buildings, inns, homes, and shops, the town sits right on the protected waters of Peconic Bay.…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in New York State

The Adirondacks & the North Country in 1 Week in New York State

For outdoors lovers, the North Country is the heart of New York State. Blessed with deep pine forests, softly rounded mountain peaks, and isolated islands set on quiet lakes, the…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in New York State

National Parks in New York State

New York State contains 24 sites managed by the National Park Service (though none are designated full national parks). These attractions include splendid natural spots like the…

Guide Article / Iceland

The Best Museums in Iceland

National Museum of Iceland (Reykjavík; www.natmus.is): This museum’s permanent but innovative and ever-evolving exhibit, “The Making of a Nation,” covers the entire span of Icelandic…

Guide Article / Iceland

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Iceland

Suðureyri: This traditional yet eco-conscious fishing village in the Westfjords welcomes visitors into the daily work rituals of Icelandic life. Touring a fish-processing factory or…

Guide Article / Iceland

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…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

Exploring the Coast in Iceland

Technically the Ring Road could be "done" in 3 days, but a week is a sensible minimum. The following whirlwind itinerary circles the country clockwise, with Reykjavík as the start and…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

In Two Weeks in Iceland

With 2 weeks at your disposal, consider this epic driving tour covering the highlights of west and north Iceland, with plenty of opportunities to leave the car behind and experience…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

Foodie Iceland

Historically Icelandic food was oriented toward survival rather than pleasure, but that is no longer the case. A 6-day drive along the west coast will bring you in touch with many of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Iceland

Foodie Iceland

Historically Icelandic food was oriented toward survival rather than pleasure, but that is no longer the case. A 6-day drive along the west coast will bring you in touch with many of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Iceland

Iceland Today

Iceland’s 103,000 square kilometers (39,756 sq. miles), with 4,970km (3,088 miles) of coastline, make it the 16th-largest island in the world. Only Madagascar, Britain, and Cuba are…

Guide Article / In Depth in Iceland

Iceland's Thousand Years

800–1050: The age of the Vikings, when Norsemen brought terror to the coasts of Europe. 871+/-2: The age of settlement. According to the Íslendingabók (The Book of Icelanders), the…

Guide Article / Norway

The Best Hikes in Norway

Besseggen Ridge: In the Jotunheimen Nasjonal Park, Norway's greatest park, you'll find a landscape of glaciers, mountains, lakes, and waterfalls, crowned by two towering peaks:…

Guide Article / Norway

The Best Active Vacations in Norway

Fishing: The cold, clear waters of Norway's freshwater streams are renowned for their salmon and trout, and the storm-tossed seas off the coast have traditionally provided enough cod…

Guide Article / In Depth in Norway

History in Norway

Norway has been inhabited since the end of the Ice Age. The earliest Scandinavian settlers hunted reindeer and other game in these northern lands. Some 5,000 to 6,000 years ago, the…

Guide Article / Texas

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…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Texas

For Families in Texas

Texas is a good choice for a family vacation, but because of its sheer size, it's best to pare back the car time from your itinerary. The major cities have plenty of kid-friendly…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Kentucky

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…