Being solo doesn't make you weird -- it makes you interesting and a bit mysterious for other travelers.
Jack Kerouac put it succinctly: "the road is life"--which could explain the haphazard collection of oddball phenomena that flanks our highways and by...
The Vélib' program in Paris has truly revolutionized the city and has vastly improved quality of life. The citizens of Paris and tourists have readily taken to the program because it is affordable, easy to use, and fun.
When one of the lusted-after orchids makes an appearance, you can bet crowds are going to flock. Many savvy Naples hotels have been offering special Ghost Orchid packages.
If you are looking for an autumnal day trip but can't take the time off to go to, say, Vermont or New Hampshire, then consider a jaunt to a nearby pum...
To me, there are few things worse than overpacking. I would rather have all my toenails ripped off than to check my bags, no matter how long the trip.
Everything about Maria was oversized: her body, her ego, her bank account, but most of all, her appetite. She didn't just eat two portions of everythi...
Whether you're a Manhattanite, or an Iowan, traveling back and forth to Brooklyn can be an arduous process. Instead of waiting for a train, spend the...
I see me and my little carry on suitcase on the dock, tearfully waving goodbye to the luxury cruise ship that's just brought me and now, quite unceremoniously, dumped me in Tallinn.
Cars always found their way into my imagination and when I started to write poetry, cars found themselves into my poems.
Follow me on my brief trip to Paris with this video collage of quirky bits and bytes, along with snapshots of Parisian vibes and rituals.
If airlines can decrease the distance between seats enough, they can install more seats, and the appalling discomfort of airline coach travel will soar to new heights.
New York City can often make you feel totally disconnected from the rest of the country. Slow things down this weekend by visiting a local country fa...
With famous attractions like Pompeii and Stonehenge on the screen, you can hop from Asia to Africa with out breaking a sweat, or your bank account.
The golden age of travel has left in its path a few lone mountain motels, a family resort or two, and a trail of corroding cottages. You can't get any more desolate than the East Coast Mountains.
Sorry, Segway, but I'm not smitten with your human transporters. I can't think of anything more harrowing than trying to navigate Rome's narrow, cobblestone streets while aboard the Ultimate Green Machine.
"Mom, just because you're not working for 7 doesn't mean you're not a reporter anymore," 13-year-old Blake McCarren gently reminded his then-unemploye...
At first glance, Life is a Trip: The Transformative Magic of Travel by Judith Fein (Spirituality & Health Books, 2010) doesn't appear to be a book abo...
What makes for an epic adventure? You need a spectacular location, thrilling activities and, of course, just enough danger to make it a challenge. But...
If you're considering a weekend getaway from Manhattan to enjoy the fall foliage, drive about 45 minutes north into Westchester County and stop at t...
I start my week-long couch surfing adventure scrolling through the hundreds of hosts listed on the Rome page and randomly pick one. "Hi there, could I stay on your couch Sunday night?" I write, cheerfully.
Americans love traveling and enjoy spreading those weak dollars around in pursuit of happiness. Unfortunately, most Americans with that kind of cash tend to be obese. And they only speak English.
You are in a foreign country, and don't speak the language. You order something indecipherable off the menu, and when the waiter brings you a plate of...
Today, I'm gonna have to walk in the extreme heat of the day to get some time back from this tire repair shop. But I'm doing ok. I've still got enough water and supplies to get me through.
If we really want to make a difference while we travel, we need to make better, more informed choices. Real sustainable travel is about more than reusing towels, turning off lights and hotel recycling programs. These days, it has to be.
