Tagged: embargo

The Election of Trump Could Curtail Our Right to Travel to Cuba

Should Americans be permitted to visit Cuba? Should freeborn U.S.  citizens be allowed to make the same touristic decisions respecting Cuba as they are presently able to make with…

Starting Now, Solo Travel to Cuba Will Be Explicitly Legal for Americans

The news out of Cuba is coming fast and furious. Not only are a number of airlines close to being able to offer direct service from various U.S. gateways to the Caribbean island, but…

Carnival Cruises Announces It Will Be the First Major Cruise Line to Head from the United States to Cuba

Though I'm not sure how pleased I am that Cubans first up-close view of contemporary American culture will be the sight of a gaudy Carnival Cruise Ship floating into their harbor,…

Can a Florida Congressman Put the Brakes on American Travel To Cuba?

The vast majority of Americans favor travel without restriction to Cuba. Heck, in a recent poll the overwhelming majority of Cuban Americans answered that they wanted to end the…

Greenland: Living on an Ice Cap

Everyone's worried about the shrinking ice cap in Greenland. While there, I was told that "everyone in Greenland" is worried about it, too. And yet, locals seem as confident about the…

7 Places to Eat: Get in Line for São Paolo's Best

The carioca culture of Rio de Janiero is great for music, barhopping, and beach going, but when Brazilian gourmets want to indulge themselves, where do they head? Easy: São Paolo. In…

Jordan's Kingdom: Ancient History and Stunning Scenery

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a small country with a rich history where evidence of ancient civilizations appears around every bend. Travelers can visit expansive ruins of…

International Events to Plan Your Trips Around

Brxl Bravo -- Brussels, Belgium, March 2-4, 2007 This biennial event transforms the European Union capital into a caldron of artistic expression. For three days Brussels celebrates…