Are you Indiana Jones?

Why You Should Visit the Third Wonder of the World Now

Get Petra-fied in Jordan.

07/09/2021 By Bill Wiatrak

A Pilgrimage of sorts

Follow This Mosaic Map to a Long-Lost Biblical Site

One traveler looks for ancient holy places near the River Jordan.

06/17/2021 By Bill Wiatrak

Staycations

What's Hotel ZaZa's Best Room?

The one that makes you feel like a rock star, of course.

05/27/2021 By Bill Wiatrak

Bucket List Trips

Two Days Are All You Need in Mauritania's Capital

It's not your typical tourist destination, but one for experienced world travelers.

05/25/2021 By Bill Wiatrak

Bucket List Trips

On the Water in Senegal

Adventure awaits in this West African country.

05/12/2021 By Bill Wiatrak

Let's flamingle

Where to Find Flamingos in Aruba

Selfies are fine, but no, you cannot pet them.

03/26/2021 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

Bucket List Trips

Yes, You Should Go to Uzbekistan

Spiked fortresses, ski resorts, and a camel or two.

03/19/2021 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

Greetings, Earthlings

A Far-Out Journey to Seismique

What's Houston's new interactive museum really like?

03/16/2021 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

Bucket List Trips

The Great Mohenjo-daro Adventure

How a visiting an artist in Pakistan led one Houstonia writer to one of the oldest cities in the world ... and a haunted house.

03/04/2021 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel Tips

How to Travel in 2021

What it's really like to fly across the world right now.

02/23/2021 By Bill Wiatrak

On The Itinerary

How to See Mexico's Most Beautiful Cities in Two Weeks, Max

A one way ticket to Mexico City, a rental car, and (masked-up, socially distanced) adventure.

12/16/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Cheap Trick

How to Travel the U.S. with No Money

A reliable car and a little ingenuity go a long way.

08/04/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Safe Travels

Camping in Style at a Secluded Florida Ranch

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo rivals Texas's finest.

07/27/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Georgia On My Mind

Thomasville is a Trip Back in Time

A weekend in this Southern town will slow your roll.

03/05/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Fresh Powder

6 Reasons To Head to Telluride Right Away

A taste of paradise in Colorado.

02/17/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Bucket List Trips

The Best Bars in Amsterdam's Red Light District

Where to drink with the Dutch.

02/13/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Battle of the Booze

Where in the World is the Perfect Bloody Mary?

A trip around the globe proves the best bloody is in ... Humble!?

02/12/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

The Golden Triangle

An Art Lover's Guide to Madrid

How to immerse yourself in art and great food without spending a fortune.

02/07/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Float Your Boat

How to Keep Your Hotels Interesting

Why stay somewhere ordinary?

01/29/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Hold on to your ear

Travel in Van Gogh's Footsteps Across France

The Yellow House is gone, but Vincent's spirit lives on.

01/24/2020 By Bill Wiatrak