Category: Planning

People come to Interior Alaska for the gold-mining history, dog mushing, northern lights (in winter)—and Denali National Park. Fairbanks is the real transit hub for this part of the state, giving you almost all the “big city” luxuries you could want along with access to vast wildlands, the wide sweep of the Arctic, or your…

This 12-day itinerary is suited for outdoor enthusiasts with a love of nature. It is impossible to discuss adventures in the region without including Newfoundland, and so three days are spent on that island.

Wildlife enthusiasts visit Nova Scotia's Kejimkujik National Park for bird-watching (including barred owls, pileated woodpeckers, scarlet tanagers, great crested flycatchers, and loons and other waterfowl) and may also spot black bears, white-tailed deer, bobcats, porcupines, and beavers. The many lakes and connecting rivers attract canoeists and swimmers in warm weather, as well as anglers (particularly…

What comes to mind when you think of Alaska? If it’s steep-walled fjords, charismatic wildlife, or glaciers creeping down the side of a mountain, then you’re already in tune with some of our state’s grandest sights. But there’s so much to Alaska—and every part of the state is a little different. Get started planning an…

The Inside Passage is one of the most popular destinations in Alaska. The island communities, beautiful landscape, and great whale-watching are all custom-made for travel by sea.

Traveling by small plane in Alaska is a thrilling glimpse into another way of life or an exotic way of reaching the next adventure. Of course, the act of getting into a small plane can be either scary or exciting, because it’s so unlike any jet you’ve ever flown in. With that in mind, here…

For many visitors, Queens County is Prince Edward Island. A typical itinerary would be to catch the ferry to Wood Islands, spend one day in the capital, Charlottetown, and another in Cavendish before driving off the island via the Confederation Bridge.

The southeast corner of France has been one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations for over 150 years. Here are the best things to do on a vacation in the south of France.

So much has been written about Scotland’s obvious charms—her sublime scenery, romantic history and chatty, humorous people who love to tell a story. Explore the best of the world-famous tourist attractions and hidden gems with this list of the best things to do in Scotland.

Scotland is a country of juxtapositions. Although the cities are undoubtedly dynamic and vibrant, what attracts travelers time and time again is the sense that the country has remained largely unchanged for eons—making it the ultimate destination for slow travel. Whether you want to spend never-ending summer days exploring new sights, or “coorie doon” and…

From fairy-tale fortresses to craggy ruins that cling to clifftops, here are the best castles to visit on your trip to Scotland.

While the thought of being your own boss in Italy may sound exciting, the reality is that most expats are working for someone else. Expert John Moretti gives advice on landing a job and shares the realities of working in Italy, including the amazing benefits.