
Beyond the Big Cities: A Central Texas Road Trip
There are so many awesome places to see in Texas that don’t make it on most tourists’ radars—the small towns mostly known about and loved only by Texans or those with a real affinity for the Lone Star State. Here’s our perfect Central Texas road trip full of places we love.

18 Fun Things to Do on a Weekend in Oxford
Oxford was the place that made me want to become a traveler. It took me 20 years to return, and I spent two days both wandering in my old footsteps and doing some things for the first time.

A Visit to the Winter Wonderland of Colmar at Christmas
Christmas in Colmar is a dream. When you take a city that already looks like a gingerbread town and then deck it with wreaths, ornaments, and snow-covered trees, it’s hard to think of anything that feels more appropriate for the holiday season.

2018 — A Year in Travel Photos
We take thousands of photos on our trips around the US and internationally. Here are just a few of our favorites from this year’s adventures.

A Beginner’s Guide to Trekking
Trekking is the opportunity to both see somewhere incredible as well as do something memorable, while meeting interesting people along the way. Here’s why you may want to consider a trekking vacation.

The Two Sides of Antebellum Life: Taking a Boone Hall Plantation Tour
There’s no way to truly tell the story of plantations in the South without acknowledging how these plantations existed and ran.

Where to Stay in Brussels: The Best Areas and Hotels for Your Interests
Brussels is one of the most under-rated European capitals. It’s full of fun things to do and has stunning architecture and great food. Here are the best areas and properties to stay at when you visit Brussels.

10 Unexpected Wine Destinations Around the World
There are so many wine regions to explore beyond the ones that are household names.

19 Ways to Love a Weekend in Montreal
A little bit European and a little bit Canadian, Montreal is a city that loves good food, good art, and getting outside at every opportunity, no matter the weather. In the spirit of its French settlers, Montreal teems with joie de vivre.

Experiencing Ultimate Beauty in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Like many people, our exposure to the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument came from photos. And given our love of photography, we knew we needed to go there. However, as we discovered, it wasn’t as easy as we expected.