Category: Planning

Galápagos is an amazing, though fragile, destination. Visitors often want to know how they can travel most responsibly. Low-impact tourism is about benefiting local communities and minimizing environmental impacts. When local communities benefit directly from their unique natural resources, they are incentivized to become stewards and protect them. Here’s some ideas that anyone can do.

If you’re going to get sick while traveling, it will probably be from contaminated water or food. Read up on the essentials for travel safety in the Galápagos Islands.

Visiting the Galápagos Islands is the experience of a lifetime, but it does take a little research (and effort!) to get the details in order. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

Same-sex attraction and love has long been a part of Japanese Buddhism and samurai tradition, according to historical and literary references. Compared to the United States, Japanese society seems rather nonchalant toward gender, as far as dress and mannerisms go.

These three cities—and the appealing day trips beyond them—each offer a unique slice of Central Europe. Some international travelers will need to go back to Prague at the end of their trip for their flight home. However, if you can book two one-way tickets, it would make more sense to fly back home from Budapest.

In Greece, there's something for everyone, whether it’s enjoying picturesque cities and towns, admiring the UNESCO World Heritage Sites dotting its sunny landscapes, or indulging in rest and relaxation on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. From Athens to Santorini, here's what to do if you have one week to spend in…

In recent years, Michigan has gained a reputation for crafting award-winning wines. Wineries are scattered throughout the state, within Michigan’s two principal winemaking regions in the Lower Peninsula—along the Southwest Coast and around Grand Traverse Bay—and a few in the Upper Peninsula near Escanaba and Manistique.

Did you know that there are no subways, commuter trains, or light-rail services in Rhode Island? Here's how to get around Rhode Island when visiting.

There are several ways of traveling around Belize, whether you're planning a visit or looking to move there. Victoria Day-Wilson outlines the different options for transportation in Belize.

Seoul has developed one of the world’s most extensive and efficient public transportation networks, which makes bypassing the city’s hair-raising traffic a breeze. Author Jonathan Hopfner covers the basics of getting around Seoul by subway, bus, or taxi.

Climate change, scientists say, is likely to increase Arizona’s environmental woes. Learn more about rising temperatures and other environmental issues in Tucson.

In St. Michaels, seafood lovers can eat their fill of local crab, fish, and oysters, and those looking to stay the night will find a selection of exclusive inns, bed-and-breakfasts, as well as a lavish resort.