Travel

5 Ways Costa Rica Makes for a Ridiculously Easy Vacation Destination

The so-called Switzerland of Central America is a Houstonian's dream.

04/05/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel

In Ethiopia, a Search for the Lost Ark

Does the famous Ark of the Covenant actually reside in Africa?

03/29/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Up in the Air

Keeping Your Sanity When Travel Goes Bad

No wi-fi? We've still got seven ways to stay cool when things go south.

03/28/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

The Great Chat Scam of Ethiopia

A pair of young scammers tell our international travel correspondent how—and why—they do it.

03/23/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

Has Singapore Airlines Conquered Jetlag?

Our ethically-challenged correspondent investigates.

03/20/2017 By Scott Vogel

Travel

Finding a Spiritual Motherland in Punta Mita, Mexico

Every journey south of the border feels like coming home.

01/05/2017 By Loreta Kovacic

Party All Over the World

Go Big in 2017: 5 Bucket-List New Year's Eve Destinations

Frustrated with Houston's lack of fireworks? Take in the largest fireworks display in the world next year instead.

01/03/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel

Wanderlust's 10 Most-Read Posts of 2016

Looking for vacation inspiration? Look no further than our most popular travel posts of the last year.

12/30/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Southwest Offering Last-Minute Flight Deals Through Thursday

Fares start at $59, but you have to book by December 29.

12/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel

Don't Neglect Napoli When Planning that Italian Getaway

From amazing ruins to beautiful coastline, you'll be blown away by what Naples has to offer.

11/28/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

Need an Inspiring Getaway? Try One of These Stimulating Cities

TravelBird has compiled a list of the world's most inspirational cities, including 7 U.S. destinations.

11/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel

Vacationing in Venice? Hit These 6 Can't-Miss Spots

There's more to this Italian stronghold than canals and bridges—like the world's first beach resort.

11/16/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

How to Knock Out Florence in One Day

These 7 favorite spots are the high points to hit on a one-day tour of the Renaissance city.

11/08/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

In Bangkok, a Final Round of Muay Thai Fights Await

If you fight Muay Thai, you want to end up in Bangkok.

10/20/2016 By Max Burkhalter

Weekly Deals

The Only Thing Between You and Australia is $1,095

Check out this week's top airline promotions for trips to Sydney, Melbourne and more.

10/11/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Travel

It's Not a Trip to Thailand Without a Trip to the Markets

Pausing to reflect on the bounty and beauty of Thai markets.

10/04/2016 By Max Burkhalter

Weekly Deals

Start Planning Your Winter Getaway with This Week's Top Savings

Snag all-inclusive international packages for less than $1,000 and domestic flights for less than $400.

09/28/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Essay

In Isaan, Following in the Footsteps of a Legendary Fighter

A journey to discover the roots of Muay Thai takes a Houston-based photographer halfway across the world.

09/27/2016 By Max Burkhalter

Travel

The Floating Islands of Titicaca

Why visit a freezing cold lake at the top of the Andes? Because you've never seen islands like these.

09/21/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Essay

In Thailand, Getting Up Close and Personal with Muay Thai

A journey to discover the roots of an ancient combat sport takes one photographer halfway across the world.

09/20/2016 By Max Burkhalter

Houstonia Magazine

International Travel

5 Ways Costa Rica Makes for a Ridiculously Easy Vacation Destination

In Ethiopia, a Search for the Lost Ark

Keeping Your Sanity When Travel Goes Bad

The Great Chat Scam of Ethiopia

Has Singapore Airlines Conquered Jetlag?

Finding a Spiritual Motherland in Punta Mita, Mexico

Go Big in 2017: 5 Bucket-List New Year's Eve Destinations

Wanderlust's 10 Most-Read Posts of 2016

Southwest Offering Last-Minute Flight Deals Through Thursday

Don't Neglect Napoli When Planning that Italian Getaway

Need an Inspiring Getaway? Try One of These Stimulating Cities

Vacationing in Venice? Hit These 6 Can't-Miss Spots

How to Knock Out Florence in One Day

In Bangkok, a Final Round of Muay Thai Fights Await

The Only Thing Between You and Australia is $1,095

It's Not a Trip to Thailand Without a Trip to the Markets

Start Planning Your Winter Getaway with This Week's Top Savings

In Isaan, Following in the Footsteps of a Legendary Fighter

The Floating Islands of Titicaca

In Thailand, Getting Up Close and Personal with Muay Thai