He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year.
Set in the Caucasus, Georgia is a wonderfully scenic country, with medieval castles, and ancient monasteries. Meanwhile, its coastlines are on the Black Sea, with quaint coastal villages and modern resorts along the way. Its vibrant...
Podcast Transcript Since the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788, there have been 60 presidential elections, which have been run every four years. Over time, a system was developed for the election of the...
A castle in the Carpathian mountains with a turbulent history has been restored by the original family owners The Zabola estate’s wrought-iron gates swing open and an avenue of chestnut trees stretches before me. Beyond them lies a...
Colibri Boutique Hotels is based in Tulum, Mexico and has just celebrated its 20th anniversary on November 21, 2025. As the hotels celebrate that exciting milestone, the Tulum-based Hotelier Group reflects on tourism, trends and timeless...
Black Friday is looming with great deals in all kinds of purchases, while Holland America Line opens up about its own sweet deal, with significant savings on cruises. The offers started on November 21 and will run through December 1,...
Podcast Transcript A little over 400 years ago, the world was undergoing a revolution, although most people who lived at that time probably didn’t know it. For better or worse, long-term and short-term changes were underway. Parts...
Online tools are helping Americans travel abroad to discover their ancestry, seek out relatives and obtain documentation for dual citizenship. Here are tips for your journey.
Our tipsters wrap up warm and head to northern Europe, finding glacier lakes, frozen seas, snowy forests, reindeer herds and – happily – saunas and hot tubs We booked a brilliant skating experience in the Stockholm archipelago with True...
Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.
As calls for sustainable travel become the norm, travel publisher Fodor’s has just released its annual ‘No List.’ The list reveals popular travel destinations where environmental strain and overtourism have made their mark and have...
Lost Shore Surf Resort near Edinburgh is Europe’s largest wave pool and there are few better places to learn this exhilarating sport The sun splashes off the lagoon and I shield my eyes to see the wave rushing up behind me. I’m lying on...
The policy of La Compagnie, which was not posted online, required a doctor’s note for anyone more than 28 weeks pregnant. A last-minute midwife’s letter would not do.
County Clare’s dramatic shoreline is the backdrop to Loop Head Lighthouse and its two holiday cottages. Binoculars for sea viewing included – but not wifi We cross a narrow strip of land under vast skies and follow a slim road. It cuts a...
With its beautiful nature, the island of Madeira in Portugal is a popular European hiking destination. However, from January 1, 2025, travelers visiting the island will have to pay a fee to hike more than 30 routes managed by the...
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.
Podcast Transcript California isn’t just another US state. It is the most populous state in the union, and it has an economy which, if it were an independent country, would be the 5th largest in the world. Yet, this wasn’t always...
On the shores of Loch Fyne, the swish Kabn is inspired by Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian contemporary design – and the perfect place to do nothing I am sitting on a sofa with my feet up, next to a log-burning fire, which is...
I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and at one stage was so ill I woke in hospital to find the nurses crying. A stem cell donor was found who rescued my health and followed this up with a life-changing note In February 2023, I booked...
Capella Singapore has announced the refreshed interiors of their storied Capella Manor and Colonial Manors. Curated by acclaimed design houses Simone Haag and Matthew Shang Design Office, these beautiful interiors have a renewed identity...
The tourism industry will be officially recognized at COP29 on Wednesday. Industry leaders signed a climate accord in 2021 to make travel more sustainable, but the results so far are meager.
Podcast Transcript One of the most important inventions in human history was the bow and arrow. A bow and arrow is a rather simple device, but it was a revolutionary advancement in humanity’s ability to hunt and fight. Unlike...
Tucked away near Helford River, 19th-century Frenchman’s Creek is rented by the Landmark Trust and offers serenity and cobweb-blasting walks I don’t remember when I first heard about Frenchman’s Creek. Not Daphne du Maurier’s pirate...
The Michelin-starred chef and humanitarian has partnered with Capital One to open a lounge-restaurant hybrid at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Running between Bandung and Surabaya, the capital of East Java, the Argo Wilis train takes visitors on an enjoyable journey while traveling through diverse landscapes, rural and urban areas and several major cities and towns. Moreover,...
Podcast Transcript From September 1940 until May 1941, the people of the United Kingdom experienced the horrors of war firsthand. Hundreds of bombers ran thousands of missions over civilian areas of Great Britain. The hardest...
With no television or phone signal, we had no option but to disconnect from everyday life and appreciate the woods, rivers and fells If you want to reach Shank Wood log cabin, the key is to keep going: to the very top of England; deep...
Located in beautiful Tuscany in Italy, Florence is a stunningly beautiful and popular travel destination. However, like many other locations recently, the city is making plans to tackle overtourism, by banning key boxes and tour guide...
Podcast Transcript Every day, hundreds of billions of dollars worth of investments are bought and sold around the world. Most of these transactions are conducted by investment banks and other large institutions. Many, if not most,...
An increasing interest in Henry VIII and the new BBC drama about his reign have boosted visitor numbers for castles and palaces used as filming locations and connected to the king A capricious and cruel autocrat handing out privileges...