Tonya Fitzpatrick

From Salem and New Orleans to London, Dublin and Transylvania, these Halloween travel experiences combine spooky fun, history and culture with practical health and safety considerations.

Walk in the footsteps of Elizabeth I at the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Hatfield’s Old Palace, Kenilworth Castle and Bath Abbey.

How history, religion, urban life and local customs shape pet culture around the world—and what travelers should know before bringing pets abroad.

Japan’s samurai castles reveal far more than military history. Their original keeps, reconstructions and ongoing restorations tell a larger story about power, architecture and preservation.

Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the old Wieliczka Salt Mine is the most popular tourist attractions in Poland and offers a unique experience into the underworld civilization and local culture.