Category: Travel

My elbow nudges the covered woman next to me as we sit shoulder to shoulder on the front seat of a cramped Turkish dolmuş (shared taxi). Our bodies sway and jolt on the unforgiving pothole-infested roads of the remote Biga Peninsula as we leave the Aegean coast behind. In a moment of awkwardness our eyes…

You could fill weeks with all there is to do in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, but if you’re short on time or would prefer to hit the highlights, here’s the best of both parks.

Before your trip to Yosemite National Park, learn about photographer and conservationist Ansel Adams, then visit his gallery in Yosemite Village.

These hikes in Yosemite are a smorgasbord of short, rewarding hikes to full-day long-haul challenges, with a nice selection in between to satisfy everyone.

Learn about the amazing number of guided tour programs in Acadia National Park from park ranger walks to sea kayaking tours to deluxe camping outfitters.

Two days in Miami is just enough time to taste the best of the city: stay in South Beach, experience the nightlife, try delicious food & see amazing sights.

The scenic 50-mile Generals Highway drive starts at the Big Stump entrance on Highway 180 in Kings Canyon for a full day's road trip in the park.

A must-see in Waikiki, the zoo features animals from the African savannah, the Asian & American tropical forest, & the Pacific Islands, while the aquarium showcases Hawaiian marine life.

Picking the best beach in Australia is like picking the best card in a full deck. Here are the top five best beaches near Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef.

In Montana and Wyoming, appreciating wildlife is as much a part of the culture as mountains are part of the landscape. Here are the best places in both states to see everything from raptors to wild mustangs.

Birds can be seen all over Kaua‘i, but there are a few official places to go birding on the north side. Here's a quick overview of what to see where.

The hula is more than an ethnic dance; it is the soul of Hawaii expressed in motion. Learn about the origins of hula and how it is performed today.