Niagara Falls: An Intersection of History and Nature
By Terri MarshallFormed during the Ice Age when large torrents of water released from melting ice drained into what is now the Niagara River, Native Americans would have been the first to witness the magnitude of Niagara Falls. Read more
United States Landscape HistorySplash and Burn: A Sumatran Conservation Mural Tour
By Nayla AzmiThe earth belongs to not only some humans, but all humans and other species that co-exist together. So it’s important to ensure everyone is on board in a conservation initiative. Read more
Asia The Arts Conservation41 Years and Going Strong—French Quarter Festival Celebrates New Orleans Culture
By Ian FitzpatrickThe 41st edition of the French Quarter Festival, taking place from April 11th to 14th, 2024, will once again enchant the French Quarter with a celebration of the city’s music, art, and food. Over the course of four days, between half a million to a million people will gather in … Read more Read more
New Orleans Family Travel Events & FestivalsPath through Patagonia without a tent
By Devon OlderPatagonia is the southern region of South America, covering a large part of the continent’s tip, straddling both Argentina and Chile. Like the rest of the continent, Patagonia is filled with breathtaking views, delicious food, and abundant wildlife. However, due to its growing popularity, it is the most expensive part … Read more Read more
Central and South America Adventure Backpacking & CampingMaunakea – The White Mountain
By Manali ShahA sacred mountain for Hawaiians, it is also an Observation facility with telescopes bigger than the Hubble Space telescope. Read more
United States TechnologySave Money and the Planet in Breckenridge
By Kerri SmithCrisp, fresh air that purifies the senses. Golden aspens shimmering in the sunlight. Clean, white snow blanketing the ground. Read more
United States Adventure SustainabilityOn the edge of the world at Iguazu Falls
By Devon OlderIguazu Falls is the largest waterfall system in the world, made up of 275 cascades, drops, and falls. Standing at the edge of the Garganta del Diablo, which translates to the Devil’s Throat, a visit to Iguazu Falls truly feels as though you are perched on the edge of the … Read more Read more
Central and South America Family Travel LandscapeThe Basque Country – Beauty & Independence
By Bianka CramblitThe proud capital of Spain’s Basque region, Bilbao, is a place where culture, history, and mouthwatering gastronomy surround you. Their storied history and decades spent fighting to retain their unique culture have shaped it to be the one-of-a-kind city it is today. Read more
Spain Insights HistoryPlaces in Jerusalem where Easter comes alive: A photo journey
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Easter Sunday is the most joyous day in the Christian calendar. On a recent trip to Israel we had the pleasure of visiting numerous sites throughout the country that really brought the Bible to life for us. Read more
Middle East Religious Travel HistoryLuxembourg: Spotlight on Sustainability
By Katy Spratte JoyceThe Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a lesser-known European entity sandwiched between France, Belgium, and Germany. Read more
Europe Architecture Food & Drink SustainabilitySafer abroad? Black American travelers are glad to be outside the U.S.
By Tasha PradosFeeling unsafe in the U.S., many Black Americans are glad to be in other countries — or eager to go abroad. Read more
United States InsightsA look through the lens of a humanitarian photographer
By Jessica BarrettFrom long, uncomfortable trips to challenging accommodations, humanitarian travel isn’t typically glamorous. Massachusetts-based social documentary photographer and Capture Humanity founder Matilde Simas recently traveled to Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Uganda to explore the ways that children are exploited due to war. Read more
Africa The Arts Social ResponsibilityHow to find the magic in a place that wasn’t on your bucket list
By Kellie PaxianOur plans of chasing our bucket list across the world in 2020 have been replaced by cancellations, quarantines, and an uncertain future. Many countries still have a ban on non-essential travel, and others have opened borders under strict restrictions. It’s safe to say that we travel lovers have had to … Read more Read more
The World TransformativeTheatre of Memory: A Thematic Museum Celebrating the Beauty of Humanity
By Erica ChatmanTheatre of Memory in Gainesville, Florida displays one mans collection of memories across a wide variety of topics. Read more
United States The ArtsWomen-led Businesses in Raleigh are Changing Lives
By Kirsten HarringtonFrom welcoming cafes to trendy boutiques, Raleigh, North Carolina is filled with thriving female-owned businesses. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing a few of Raleigh’s enterprises that make lasting global impacts. Read more
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