Once a modest fishing village, Playa del Carmen is a thriving coastal resort town along the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day lounging in the sun or...
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The art scene can really define a place. A city with an abundance of museums, galleries, and public art spaces like murals and sculpture gardens is no doubt vibrant and awash in...
Vienna is one of my favorite European cities, but I have to admit, it gets so crowded with tourists that sometimes it’s hard to make your way around and enjoy all it...
There’s a lot to love about a beach vacation—the warm sand, the sunshine, and the gentle sound of the waves. What people love less about hanging out at the beach is the...
This week, the Federal Aviation Administration updated its collection of unruly passenger statistics showing that the number of incidents remains high when compared to pre-pandemic levels. According to the FAA, there were...
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When most people think of a Scottish city, they think of Edinburgh first. It’s easy to understand why. Edinburgh has its castle and is generally more of a tourist city. It has...
Ah, Portugal! Where sun-kissed beaches meet cobblestone streets. If you’re traveling beyond the mainland to the Azores archipelago, then São Miguel Island, the largest of Portugal’s cluster of Atlantic islands, is probably...
You’re going on a big adventure! You’ve selected your destination, you’ve booked your hotel, and you have some fun sightseeing excursions lined up. Now, just one thing remains between you and your...
From the cluster of cultures in Europe to the icy depths of Antarctica, the places our TravelAwaits authors cover truly span the globe. 2023 was yet another year full of new destinations...
I love to travel, and since my mid-30s, I’ve also loved to run. I find both passions help expand my horizons, push my comfort zone, and keep me nimble — mentally and...
One should approach the task of forecasting travel trends with some humility. For one thing, there’s the utter unknowability of the future, which is not only a central fact of the human...
A jewel of the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is one of the top 10 international destinations for travelers from the United States. And no wonder! The nation beckons with its white-sand beaches,...
France, renowned as the heart of romance and the epitome of European sophistication, is celebrated for its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the opulent Palace of Versailles. This...
A well-known street artist once told us that you can see the soul of a city through its street art. From graffiti to 100-foot-tall murals, it can tell a lot about the...
Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Washington State, Lake Chelan beckons travelers with its crystal-clear waters, rolling vineyards, and picturesque mountains. It is also known for its thriving wine industry. The area...
Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, is celebrated for its magnificent ancient ruins, including the iconic Parthenon in Athens. This land, where philosophers like Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle pondered the mysteries of...
Fall is often a cooler, less crowded, and more affordable time to travel. At the same time, it can be a challenge for packing due to unpredictable weather. Fortunately, with some careful...
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In Panama, you can experience a desert, beaches on both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, rainforests, and a major cosmopolitan city. In size, this Central American country is a little bigger...
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My best travel experiences have been when I decided to stay in one place for an extended length of time. I have traveled and lived in Iran, Nicaragua, Mexico, France, Italy, England,...
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My wife and I retired in 2016 and moved to Medellin, Colombia, as expats. We left there in 2020 only because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which took us to Iowa to be...
