The beauty of a city like Athens is that there is always something going on. The grand ancient ruins and superb museums are open year-round. But depending on your budget and your goals, you might find that tailoring your trip to a certain season suits you best. Summer is hot, hot, hot – and packed …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If Indianapolis brings to mind costly tickets for the Indy 500 or a Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium, you’re not alone. But this city also anchors Indiana, a state known for its affordable cost of living. With dozens of public green spaces, an award-winning children’s museum offering free and discounted days and inexpensive restaurants …
Once seen as a post-industrial city on the decline, Toledo, Ohio has recently undergone a metamorphosis, transforming into one of the most dynamic places in the Midwest. Perhaps best known for its long history of glass production, Glass City is just one of Toledo’s nicknames. Also dubbed Frogtown due to the massive wetland known as …
Wrapping around the shoreline of Frenchman Bay on Maine’s Mt. Desert Island, Bar Harbor is not just the gateway to Acadia National Park but a center of food, culture, art and activity. With more than 3.5 million yearly visitors to the park, Bar Harbor is always hopping. If you only have a few days to …
Travel across Asia and you’ll have a lifetime of stories to share, from its sun-dappled beach towns to towering Himalayas, expanse deserts, historic old towns and futuristic cities. Asia is massive. It covers nearly a third of the Earth’s land, and more than half of the world’s population resides across the continent. Its strength lies in …