World Briefs
Agritourism connects travelers with working farms, food traditions and rural communities. Explore responsible farm experiences in Tuscany, New Zealand, Japan, Vermont and Peru.
The 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns to Oak Bluffs August 7–15, 2026, with an exclusive look at Children of Blood and Bone, major documentaries, independent films, cultural conversations and additional surprises still to be announced.
In the 2011 book Success Simplified, Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick joined Stephen Covey and other thought leaders in exploring personal achievement, purpose and the importance of paying success forward.
A packed itinerary, an overfilled suitcase and constant work messages can make a vacation exhausting. These practical travel tips can help you plan ahead, slow down and enjoy a less stressful trip.
Tonya Fitzpatrick shares the creative and personal writing journey behind Destination Stewardship, a tourism business book shaped by storytelling, family artwork, legal discipline, global interviews, and the urgent need for stewardship as an antidote to overtourism.
I almost deleted the email that led to Destination Stewardship. Looking back, it wasn’t just about writing a book—it was about something I had been noticing in destinations for years.
There are few countries in the world whose very name evokes both ancient civilizations and modern geopolitical fault lines. Iran, cradle of the Achaemenid Empire and home to Persepolis, Golestan Palace, and the Silk Road’s eastern reaches, has long intrigued travelers including me. Cultural heritage exhibitions from the National Museum of Iran have drawn crowds abroad — like the 2024 “Glory of Ancient Persia” tour that attracted tens of millions of visitors in China — and locals often speak proudly of these legacies. Yet today, the idea of visiting Iran sits in limbo because of a war that has reshaped regional mobility and frozen tourism ambitions in the dust of airspace closures and safety warnings.
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My new book, Destination Stewardship, is now available for presale! Get 25% off with code KOGANPAGE25 and enjoy free shipping in the UK and US. The book features insights from 30 global experts and includes a section for travelers on how to support stewardship wherever we roam.
If you’ve never been to the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), here’s your invitation to something truly special. This isn’t just a film festival. It’s a celebration of Black creativity, legacy, and community — all set against the stunning backdrop of Martha’s Vineyard. Every August, Oak Bluffs transforms into a vibrant hub of storytelling and connection. It’s where filmmakers, activists, artists, and audiences gather to experience a week of screenings, panels, parties, celebrity sightings and cultural exchange. If you’re joining for the first time, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.
Citizens of Commonwealth nations often have grandparents who were born in the UK. It was common for migration both to and from the UK to occur within the former British Empire. If such circumstances apply to you, there is a chance you can walk in your grandparents’ footsteps with a UK Ancestry visa. This visa allows you to live, work, and study in the UK for up to five years. Read this article to learn the requirements and documentation you need to provide to obtain this visa, and the application process you must follow.
Several years ago, van life was the epitome of packing up the family and hitting the road. They went wherever the map led them. The excitement of waking up in a different place was hard to quench. And then came the pandemic. Several years ago, van life was the epitome of packing up the family and hitting the road. They went wherever the map led them. The excitement of waking up in a different place was hard to quench.
