If you were planning to travel to or from the East Coast this weekend, chances you're tracking Winter Storm Nemo. Currently, the National Weather Service predicts snowfall of 6 inches to 2 feet, between New York City and Maine. Don't wait until you're stranded at the airport with a delayed...

It's wave season, which means many travelers are booking their cruise vacations for the year.
Here are my top cruise travel tips that can save you from $100 to $1,000 on your 2013 cruise experience.

Here's the main thing to remember: The cost of the cabin is not...

One of the former kingdoms that make up the United Kingdom, Wales is a country with artistic traditions that date back to Roman times. From traditional all-male choirs to Welsh cuisine to a very unusual paper making process, join me to uncover the creative side of Wales.

For more of...

Wales may be known for its serene pastoral landscapes, but there's nothing peaceful about adventure travel in this country. In Wales, going off-the-beaten-path means literally going off-road, underground and even underwater.

From riding some of the most challenging mountain bike paths in the world to racing across a very smelly,...

I've told you about Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals (a few of which are valid through the end of CyberWeek). But there is also an opportunity to give back. This year, more than 2,000 organizations have banded together for today's #GivingTuesday event. Here are 10...

If you're like me, then you usually make time for some shopping when you travel. We're not talking about visiting a mega-mall in another country, but instead about bringing home an authentic piece that truly reflects -- and perhaps celebrates -- local culture.

When it comes to Wisconsin, there's more...

Thanksgiving means one thing. No, not turkey, but travel. In fact, Hotwire just released the American Travel Behavior survey showing that most Americans will have 9.2 paid vacation days leftover at the end of 2012. Don't be a statistic. Plan ahead and book your next vacation on Black Friday or...

When people think of Native American buildings, they might think teepees or other temporary structures, but in Wisconsin native structures were always more sophisticated and designed to last.

And the best part is, these structures can be found throughout Wisconsin and open the door to understanding how tribes like...

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the importance of eating food that is organic and grown locally, but in Wisconsin, the Native American tribes have been doing that for centuries.

From protein-rich wild rice harvested in Wisconsin's lakes and rivers to grass-fed buffalo that provide the tribes...

Halloween is just over, but the Christmas ads are already starting. Don't buy into the holiday travel hype that it's too late score a travel deal over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Instead of just going online and searching for peak holiday weekend travel days, I'm sharing my

The state of Wisconsin has an impressive number of state and national parks, but what you may not know is that some of the most beautiful natural places are actually located on Native American lands. From Lake Superior to the Wolf River to Frog Bay, they are completely accessible and...

The state of Wisconsin may be best known as the Dairyland state and Packerland, but did you know that Wisconsin is also home to 11 separate sovereign tribal nations?

On these lands are surprising, hands-on experiences that most travelers overlook. Watch me explore the tribal nations of Wisconsin in...

If oysters, wine and cheese sounds like the perfect meal to you, then the island-state of Tasmania has plenty to offer. From boutique farms to family vineyards, the island is covered with small-scale producers that bring a personal touch to the foods they create.

What you may not know, however,...

Plenty of cities claim to have an underground art scene, but in Tasmania the art scene is literally underground. I'm talking about The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), a subterranean art museum full of thought-provoking and sometimes controversial pieces.

Join me as I try out some of...

Looking for a real hidden gem when you travel to Australia? Bypass the well beaten paths of New South Wales and Queensland and head to the island state of Tasmania.

A little over 150 miles from mainland Australia, Tasmania is one of the world's largest islands and a rare surprise...

There are plenty of ways to get around in Sydney, but for the best views of the city nothing beats seeing Sydney by the air in a seaplane.

Not only do you see iconic sites like the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, but you also get...

It's time to try to provide a little perspective to the tragic events of September 11 in Benghazi, Libya, as well as the ongoing protests at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.

On July 2, 2012 the trailer for the film "Innocence of Muslims" was released on YouTube. The reaction to...

Any trip to Australia is incomplete without a stop at the harbor city of Sydney. The city is full of iconic spots like the Sydney Opera House and the Taronga Zoo. But what most travelers don't know is within these well-known sites are some very cool behind-the-scenes experiences.

At the...

You might think the only thing you can get from a Caribbean vacation is a tan. But if you want a more meaningful experience, then try volunteering to a charitable cause while you travel.

It's called voluntourism, and in the Turks & Caicos islands there are plenty of opportunities for...

The purpose of my Hidden Gems series is to guide smart travelers to lesser-known experiences, beyond the standard Google search. The Internet might tell you that every Caribbean island is known for its special "thing." In Grenada it's spices. In Jamaica, it's reggae and jerk. But what you may not...