Life in Greece has always taken place in public view, whether that means old-timers talking politics at the local kafeneio (coffee house) or families gathering in neighborhood squares while the kids play late into the evening. And Greek villages, from seashore hubs to mountain escapes, are quintessential places to experience daily life in the Med …
The coastal capital city of Lima showcases what makes Peru a leading tourist destination: world-class gastronomy, ancient ruins and breathtaking natural landscapes. Of course, as a metropolitan capital, Lima does it all with a modern and urban style. Start planning your trip now with our insider’s list of unmissable experiences. How many places in the …
A momentous chapter in the history of the USA, the Civil Rights Movement is more than one contained narrative. Instead, it unfolded as a series of episodes – and continues to unfold to this day. Some of the movement’s most important moments, from the beautiful (marchers moving forward, hand in hand, in Selma, Alabama) to …
Mexico City enchants all year long. With something to offer almost every kind of traveler, Mexico’s exciting capital woos visitors with its extensive and affordable hotel and dining scenes, consistently temperate weather, a vast array of cultural sights and a very long list of wonderful things to do. As one of the world’s largest places, CDMX can feel …
Nicola is one of the writers on the newest France guidebook. She makes tough choices to narrow down the most quintessential French experiences to help you plan an amazing trip. Plotting a dream trip to France is not only about joining the dots between bucket list sights and places: the eyesore-to-icon Eiffel Tower in Paris, …
In the 12th century, the ancient Khmer kings of Cambodia packed the equivalent of all of Europe’s great cathedrals into an area the size of Los Angeles, making the fabled Temples of Angkor a veritable Disneyworld for history enthusiasts. These majestic temples in northwest Cambodia are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, topping the …
Peru may be known as one of the cradles of ancient civilization, but its topography also makes it a wonderland of adventure. The icy mountain peaks of the Andes draw trekkers and climbers, the untamed desert coast is lapped by world-class waves for surfers and, for explorers, there’s the Amazon, a vast mass of wetlands and …
The USA’s second-largest art museum, the Art Institute of Chicago houses a treasure trove from around the globe. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, this collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings is second only to those in France, and the number of surrealist works is tremendous. The Modern Wing dazzles with Picassos and Mirós, …
Óbidos is like its signature ginjinha (cherry liqueur): a sweet chocolate-clad treat with a cherry on top. Wrapped in crenelated walls, the well-preserved hilltop medieval village is a storybook tangle of azure- and canary-hemmed whitewashed homes, churches and monuments. It’s one of Portugal’s prettiest and most popular destinations, with many travelers taking the brisk one-hour …
It may be small but Portugal boasts diverse cultures, a rich and varied cuisine and incredible landscapes that range from the rugged coast in the west to a mountainous inland. Ancient Roman, Celtic and Islamic influences have shaped the customs and language of this land, which has officially been a country for more than 870 years (it’s one …