Washington’s headline act is its natural environment. This intricate jumble of deep inlets, high mountains, thick forest, and broad river valleys sprinkled with fruit trees is best enjoyed through some form of self-powered human propulsion, be it on foot, on skis, on two wheels, or with a paddle in your hand. Playing a more than …
Bali–Lombok–Gili Islands may be the classic tour route, but there is so much more to Indonesia. The breadth of activities matches the sprawling scale of the more than 13,000 islands in the world’s biggest island nation. Rich wildlife zones extend across both land and sea for bountiful hiking, diving, climbing and sailing. Add in megalithic …
Isabella is one of the writers on the new Canary Islands guidebook. After spending weeks of research on the road, she shares the top experiences for your next trip. Anyone who loves the Canaries can attest that the most challenging (and exciting) part of visiting these bewitching volcanic islands is where to start. Indeed, it’s …
With its sparkling crystal waters, impressive mountains and affordability for all types of travelers, Albania is taking its place as a true jewel of the Balkans. If you arrive with an open mind and a rough plan, you’ll encounter a rich culture like no other in Europe. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or are making a …
Indigenous art, often full of symbolism and meaning, is an important part of Nevada’s rich cultural tapestry. Spanning a wide array of traditional forms from pottery to painting, basket weaving to beadwork, these expressions tell stories that explore themes of identity and nature, spirituality and history. Nevada artists Adrian Stevens and Sean Snyder are redefining …
The tradition of celebrating the New Year on January 1 was spread around the world by the Roman Empire and European colonial powers, but in many cultures, the beginning of the new year is tied to the phases of the moon. The Lunar New Year goes by many names – Chūnjié (Spring Festival) in China, Losar …
The three main gateway cities to Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville – share an abiding love for the patron saint of East Tennessee: Dolly Parton. As the country music superstar once joked, it takes a lot of money to look this cheap, so go ahead and dive into the …
Puerto Rico’s coastline covers roughly 300 miles, decorated with nearly as many beaches. Stick to the tropical north, anchored by San Juan, for a mix of lively shorelines and rocky Atlantic coves. Head to the cloudless south to dip your toes in calm Caribbean bays protected by mangrove cays. You can also zip west to …
Santa Fe is one of those places that experiences all four seasons as if they were crafted with a painter’s brush. There is no bad time to visit – just different color palettes. At an altitude of 7000ft, winters are white but summers are hot – not hellishly hot – making this the perfect get-up-and-go destination …
For most, Arizona conjures up images of sweeping painted deserts, towering saguaro cacti, isolated winding highways and endless sunshine. Yet that’s just one piece of this tremendous and remarkably diverse state. Home to the fifth-largest city in the US, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, three national parks and nearly 21 million …