We found ourselves on a bright sunny Tuesday morning in a Zodiac boat, being delayed by three humpback whales on our way to say our vows. I’ll be honest; this was not my idea. We…
Rick Steves’ New Book Is an Ode to…
After decades of guidebooks, newspaper articles, and television shows, Rick Steves, the foremost authority on European travel, has created “For the Love of Europe,” a collection of 100 essays that highlight his favorite experiences in…
How to Support — and Maybe Discover —…
New York City has launched a new way to help its businesses hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic. In an initiative called "Shop in NYC," locals and visitors alike are encouraged to engage in some…
Five fabulous live zoo cams to enjoy from…
Staying at home does not mean you cannot visit the zoo. We have found five zoos with fabulous live cams to spend some time enjoying animal capers in real-time. San Diego Zoo, California The San…
Travel Advice: Is it safe to travel to…
There’s a growing concern as the Coronavirus spreads in Wuhan, China. To date, the death toll from the Wuhan Coronavirus has reached 106. Almost 3,000 cases, the vast majority in China, has been confirmed, prompting China…
Babies With These Names Are Most Likely to…
For parents who want to set their kids up for financial success early in life — like, at birth — it might be easier than you think. HushHush.com just released a list of top 10…
An insane road trip through the Arctic Circle…
There are times when I say “yes” to a travel antic before I have actually thought it through. A 537-mile road trip across the Arctic in a Mazda MX-5 roadster with the roof down was…
Travel firms told: stop charging big non-refundable holiday…
Holidaymakers who need to cancel their holiday may find it easier to get a decent refund thanks to a campaign by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Travel companies are being advised that large deposits…
Why You Shouldn’t Ride Elephants In Thailand
Everyone wants to ride elephants in Thailand. Including me. That was until I spent the day at an elephant sanctuary and learned the disturbing truth about this popular activity. Just imagine how incredible it would…