Jan 25, 2013

Explore some of the most revered places in the world. Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam have some of the world's most beautiful holy sites. It doesn’t matter which religion or culture you belong to; by visiting places that are a part of your normal life or outside of it, you have the opportunity to gain a world of understanding.

Jan 25, 2013

Kilimanjaro. Everest. Annapurna. Machu Picchu. Each of these locations is a dream destination on bucket lists around the globe. The goal of reaching these exotic mountaintops may seem beyond your grasp. But Trekking for Kids is helping dreams come true—changing the lives of adventurers and orphans all over the world.

Jan 25, 2013

When the present leaves something to be desired, why not take a break? When you’ve barricaded yourself inside a humid apartment to wait out winter’s frigid temperatures, stop a minute, take a trip, and travel back through time.

Jan 12, 2013

In the heart of the Middle East lies Dubai, the shining pearl of the Persian Gulf. The surprising fusion of traditional Arabian culture and new innovation has made Dubai an exciting and alluring destination. As cultures from all around the world coexist in peace in Dubai, so do tradition and innovation.

Aug 31, 2012

Turning his head away, Allan Escobar tries to hide his tears as he remembers meeting his grandmother for the first time. Escobar’s parents had emigrated from Guatemala and Mexico, making him a first-generation American. Escobar grew up in California, separated from his aunts, cousins, and grandparents on both sides of his family for most of his...

Aug 31, 2012

Pulled in by the promise of year-round perfect weather, pristine beaches, and tropical flora and fauna, vacationers flock to the Bahamas in droves—an average of over 4 million per year, 85 percent of whom come from the United States. Just 160 miles from Florida’s coast and featuring a major airport, Nassau, the Bahamas’ capital city, has long been a travel...

Jun 9, 2012

You’re booked for an early-morning July flight to the United Kingdom. You got your tickets for the gymnastics program months ago, thanks to your quick web surfing. You watched The King’s Speech for the hundredth time to try and understand British customs. Now what?

Jun 7, 2012

From the time of Orville and Wilbur Wright, flying has mesmerized people around the world. And it’s understandable. Take a peek at flying's first memories and the new innovations being made today.

Jun 7, 2012

No matter what you’re looking for, you can find it here. The diversity of Tokyo makes it everyone’s city. But it can also leave visitors completely overwhelmed as they try to figure out where to start.

Jun 7, 2012

Patagonia remains somewhat of a mystery to many world travelers, and at the same time serves as a symbol of the extreme in world geography. In his book Patagonia Revisited, travel writer Bruce Chatwin sums up the mystery of this largely unfamiliar region: “Since its discovery by Magellan in 1520, Patagonia was known as a country of black fogs and whirlwinds at...