Category: Travel

Carnaval de Barranquilla, the most famous celebration in Colombia, is a time of music, dancing in the streets, and revelry. It lasts only about four days, but the city starts readying for it days (if not weeks) in advance. If you want to participate, make sure you book early! Here's what to expect in those…

For those looking for something specific, author Lily Girma offers up her expert recommendations for sites, trip operators, and dive shops found in Caye Caulker.

The best surf spots on Lana‘i cater to more experienced surfers for the most part, but that doesn't mean beginners are out of luck. With one exception, getting to these locations is going to take more than simply parking at the beach, and the trade-off there is that you won't have the same crowds at…

Hiking is plentiful in and around Capurganá and Sapzurro–many hikes are simple enough to take on your own, but for some you'll want a guide. Here's everything you need to know, from prepping for your hike to places to relax along the way.

The city of Guadalajara de Buga is best known as a place of pilgrimage and an excellent launching point from which to discover many lesser-known sights and breathe the fresh air of the Valle de Cauca. Learn about the star attraction in town for religious pilgrims, the Black Christ of Basílica Señor de los Milagros,…

Every respectable Colombian city has a Plaza de Bolívar, but none have quite the history as the one in Bogotá. A natural starting point for any tour of La Candelaria, brush up its history and sights to help plan your visit.

Dubbed the “Seven Mile Miracle,” O‘ahu's North Shore has more high-quality surf breaks packed into the scenic coastline from Hale‘iwa to Turtle Bay than in any other place in the world. Here's where to join surfers from around the world on these legendary waves.

A visit to the spectacular, privately run Reserva Natural Río Claro is a highlight for anyone visiting Colombia. This reserve is a place to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the river and its jungle and to disconnect from the hectic pace of urban life. Here's how to get there, how to arrange activities and tours,…

Fall foliage tours in Hudson Valley and the Catskills are a delight as hardwood forests explode in color. Here are the best hikes and drives for the season.

Even if you’ve been in New Mexico for a while and think you’re inured to adobe, Taos Pueblo is an amazing sight. Two clusters of multistory mud-brick buildings from the 1200s make up the core of this village, one of the oldest continually inhabited community in the United States.

Rainforests that grow at higher altitudes on the flanks of the Andes are known as montane rainforests or cloud forests because they are often enveloped in mist that results from the condensation of warm air against chillier mountain currents. Learn more about the plants, animals, and environment in the Colombian Cloud Forest.

From traditional Native American jewelry and pottery to hats of all kinds for cowboys and city-slickers alike to festive gatherings of arts and crafts, here are the best places to shop in Albuquerque for a more unique, less tourist-gift-shop experience.