Do you prefer to travel solo or with groups? If you’re a regular group traveler, then we don’t have to tell you how rewarding it can be to surround yourself with fellow adventurers. You already know how much can be gained by sharing travel experiences and learning how to travel with strangers. But for those … Continued
We travel to discover new things — about ourselves and about the world around us. Immersive travel allows us to dive headfirst into the experiences that allow us to do just that, and so much more. While some travel styles involve dipping a toe in the pool of a new culture, immersive travel means just what … Continued
Baby Boomer Travel has been increasingly on the rise over the past decade. Whether it’s empty nesters getting their first taste of post-parenting freedom, retirees finally putting their nest egg to good use, or 50- and 60-somethings enjoying the luxuries that come with success, more Boomers travel abroad than ever before. And the travel … Continued
Traveling with kids can be like a Charles Dickens novel: It can be the best of times or the worst of times. But a lot of the variance between these two extremes can be mitigated with proper planning and preparation. With summer travel season officially underway, we thought it would be a great idea … Continued
The mention of Bali evokes images of white sand beaches and clear blue water. It’s true: This tiny island is a tropical paradise. But it’s not just for travelers looking to plop their lounge chair in the sand and drift away to the sound of lapping waves. There are myriad different things to do in Bali. Bali has something … Continued
What to do in Costa Rica with Kids If happy is the way you like your family holidays, then Costa Rica—an annual inclusion in lists of the world’s happiest countries— might be the perfect place for the next one. But it’s not just smiles your kids will be wearing: They’ll need to pack their swimsuits, … Continued
It’s no secret that we love responsible travel, and we want you to love it, too. But the benefits of sustainable tourism go even further than helping the environment and the people we encounter along the way. Responsible travel can also make travel more fun, inspiring, and fulfilling for YOU, the traveler. We understand that you might … Continued
Like most people born in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century, I never had a chance to visit Cuba before Dwight D. Eisenhower suspended all diplomatic relations with the country in 1961. During the 53-year U.S. embargo against Cuba, most of us developed our interest in Cuban culture by consuming … Continued
The Peace Corps has been dedicated to changing the world for over five decades. From fighting HIV/AIDS to improving access to technology in remote communities, Peace Corps volunteers are part of something big. So many of them take their experiences with volunteering through the Peace Corps and build upon them with their own projects, continuing a legacy of dedication … Continued