Category: Travel

Just because Maui is a popular travel destination doesn’t mean it has to be expensive. Author Kyle Ellison shares 10 travel tips for experiencing paradise on a budget.

Humans have been exploiting British Columbia’s abundant natural resources for 10,000 years. Indigenous people hunting and fishing obviously had little effect on ecological integrity, but over time, the clearing of land for agriculture and development did.

This 5-day itinerary pairs the top sights in Washington's wine country and Columbia River Gorge with the best wineries. This is a particularly good trip if you’re coming from Portland, Oregon, or Vancouver, Washington, which are situated nearby, right along the Columbia River.

After spending a day or two exploring the Colonial City, you’ll be ready to discover attractions near Santo Domingo. If you're a nature lover there’s a destination close to the capital that you absolutely shouldn’t miss: Monte Plata, also known as the emerald province.

Nights in L.A. are electric: there are rooftop bars, festive salsa clubs, '90s dance parties, Old Hollywood haunts, and so much more.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park can attract large numbers of people, especially at certain times of the year or along popular trails. Beat the crowds by planning a wintertime hike, or explore these lesser-known regions of the park.

While this Zion & Bryce three day itinerary only scratches the surface of all there is to see, it gives a good sample of views, hikes, and more.

Competition between shops is fierce in Utila, where inexpensive Open Water certification is a big business. Here's a round-up of recommended dive shops, all of which are PADI-certified and have similar prices for services.

In just a few days, you can experience the best of Vancouver, combining outdoor activities, cultural explorations, and time for strolling, snacking, and sipping.

This itinerary will begins in Phuket, where you’ll get a chance to tour waterfalls, snorkel, dive, explore the world-famous beaches, and do some island-hopping, too. After that, you’ll take a flight to Samui, where you’ll visit not only the main island but also neighboring Ko Pha-Ngan.

You could conceivably explore New Mexico for a month or so, seeking out ever more obscure towns, but two weeks gives just enough time to appreciate the distinct character of the cities and enjoy a few bumpy back roads.