After leaving Bozeman for a stunningly beautiful drive through the mountains of Montana, we arrived at the very end of the road to an oasis. Recorded first in 1865 in an explorer’s diary, Chico Hot Springs became a mecca for… (more)

Part autobiography and self-help; part workbook, Rita Anya Nara’s The Anxious Traveler: How to Overcome Your Fear to Travel the World, covers all the bases whether you have anxiety issues or not. Everyone — even the most experienced travelers —… (more)

Who doesn’t like good food and good conversation? But do you prefer that your conversations resemble low-cal appetizers; tossed salads with nutritious ideas for the body and soul; equally proportioned main courses; or after dinner desserts to mull over like… (more)

I have been to Singapore several times.  Singapore is a compatible mix of Chinese, Malay, and Indian where English is the common language. It is one of the most innovative and cleanest cities in the world. Singapore is a… (more)

I don’t like travel essays and memoirs, which would probably surprise a lot of people since I travel so much. But as a travel writer, I’ve seen so many places and had so many incredible experiences that I’m a bit… (more)

Whether you remain in the comfort of your own home, or plan a visit to Paris this year, you can feel the appeal of  “the capital of shopping, fashion and glamour” through holiday shopping campaigns underway. In December, Paris… (more)

For most people, vacation time and money are finite resources. So what can you do if you’re interested in exploring and trying new things before your next vacation? Become a tourist in your own hometown. If you’re looking for something… (more)