Design should never say “Look at me.” It should always say, “Look at this.” And so it does in Finland.

While many Americans are familiar with the German cities of Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt, most have probably never heard of the cities I visited on my latest trip to Germany. Pity too because these are …

Ever consider that the road to happiness may not be a road at all? That point was driven home forcefully when I recently cruised four of the seven seas: Mediterranean, Aegean, Ionian and Tyrrhenian on …

I am frequently asked where my favorite place is to visit. Since I have traveled to Switzerland more than any other country, I suppose the answer is obvious. What’s not to love? Spectacular snow-covered mountains, safe cities, fabulous hotels, chocolate, and natural and man-made attractions always beckon me to return.

Some of the Greek islands suffer from the effects of ‘kalimari and chips’ mass tourism. But, sometimes, you only need to take a short trip in a ferry or a kaiki to enter a different …

This string of about 40 islands and cays is located around 575 miles southeast of Miami and is officially classified as a British Overseas Territory. For travelers, the island of Providenciales or Provo, as it is known to locals, is the one that is most frequented by visitors, and their slogan Beautiful by Nature is well deserved.

Canada in the winter? Who knew? While most people cozy up in front of their fireplaces, that’s the time that the fun is just starting for many Canadians. I had the opportunity to see for myself, and while I was only able to visit the cities of Edmonton and Jasper in the province of Alberta, both offer diversions galore that will have Americans booking flights to their northern neighbor.

Having a large family can be challenging when if comes to vacation planning. For this one, Big White Ski Resort in BC’s sunny okanagan sure meets our needs!

Words & Pictures by Keith Kellett.
One day in 1950, while walking in the Welsh hills, a man called Tom Rolt came upon a dilapidated, but charming little Talyllyn Railway, conveying slates from the quarries at …

A prized possession of the Spanish colonies, Lima was the wealthiest city in the Americas for three centuries. Its historic downtown was given Unesco World Heritage status in 1991. I spent a pleasant afternoon in the city center, sampling local foods, admiring the various styles of colonial and baroque architecture and popping into churches to view some of the local religious history.

The vibrant music, cultural and culinary scene in Puerto Rico offers vacationers of all ages a stunning array of activities.
This was my third visit to this colorful and congenial island and I jumped right into …

By Brian and Catriona Luckhurst
Would you like to travel more but can’t afford it? Accommodation is a major cost of any vacation but there is a way to avoid this expense altogether – Home Exchange.
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When we visited the Sagrada Famila basilica in Barcelona a couple of years back, an Australian in the party remarked that it looked just like the termite mounds near his home. When we visited the …

Scenes from the 60th edition of the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa. Make your plans now for 2013! www.tulipfestival.ca

Every time I visit Canada I have the feeling that I’m visiting an old friend. Though I’ve been fortunate enough to see a lot of the country, I’d never been to Ottawa. But after hearing …

Or in other words, happy 100th birthday to the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa is always a special place to visit, but whether you’re a first-time or repeat guest, it would be …

Story and Pictures by Keith Kellett.
In retrospect, maybe it would have been better to spend two or three days in the Kakadu National Park that to just take a day trip, for it’s a long …

Although Switzerland is an iconic winter travel destination, summertime has charms of its own that will enchant the senses and delight the soul. Here are some of my favorites from a recent visit to the towns of St. Moritz, Crans-Montana and Bern.

Story By Larry Taylor    Photos By Gail Taylor
We had long wanted to visit Canada’s East Coast provinces of Ontario and Quebec. In previous years, my wife and I had been to Canada’s West Coast and …

Located in the East German state of Saxony, at the confluence of three rivers, Leipzig has always been a historically important city. Many notable figures of history have lived here and its citizens were instrumental in bringing about the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. Today, while honoring its past, Leipzig is steering a clear course for the future with a vibrancy for and love of the arts, architecture and tourism.