Travel Essays

Homeward Bound

An Expat's Guide to Guatemala

From volcanoes to coffee, how to embrace this beautiful country.

05/07/2018 By Rony Ortiz Andrade

Foam Dome

My Night In a Hobbit Habitat

A visit to one World War II pilot's eccentric vacation rental.

05/03/2018 By Cherie Devine

Down By The Water

The Best Taco Bell Is on the Beach

In Pacifica, California you'll find a Taco Bell steps away from the Pacific Ocean—and yes, you should eat there.

04/27/2018 By Cory Garcia

Tooth or Friction

Dentistry in Mexico: Is It Really Worth The Trip?

Inexpensive dental care? Yes, it exists.

04/11/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Hit The Road

Las Vegas to Arizona: It May Just Be the Best American Road Trip

Crested buttes, spiritual Navajo lands and even an ostrich.

03/26/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Yippee Ki Yay

Visiting Tombstone, Arizona: Git Your Cowboy On!

Gun slingers still haunt this Old Western town.

03/23/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Below The Surface

Muck Diving at Night in East Timor

The newest country in Asia has a gorgeous coastline.

02/14/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Bundle Up

Getting to Know Our Northern Neighbors in Toronto

Go to the place where Drake is from.

02/07/2018 By Josh Watkins

Go Now

9 Reasons to Eat, Love, and Visit Bali

A volcano about to erupt? Don't let that keep you from Bali.

02/05/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Mysterious Monarchy

Visiting Brunei, the Tiny Kingdom of Borneo

There's no booze, but the wildlife and mosques are worth it.

01/31/2018 With Bill Wiatrak

Hidden Gem

Huasteca Is Mexico's Best-Kept Secret

Waterfalls, ruins and Surrealist art abound.

01/26/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Flying the Friendly Skies

From Houston to Sydney In Only 17-and-a-Half Hours

A tale of United's first direct flight between the two cities.

01/22/2018 By Scott Vogel

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Home for the Holidays: A Tale of One Vile Voyage, Or: Why I'm Never Leaving Texas Again

I see your holiday travel story and raise you this 25-hour cross-country hell trip.

01/08/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Hang Loose

Shorebreak: The Series Is Like a Local's Guide to Oahu's North Shore

Photographer Clark Little gives a local's perspective of Oahu in this new series.

01/01/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Snowed In

Delayed in Denver: A Tale of Tea & Cannabis

When a snowstorm closes the highway to the ski resort, a detour to Denver isn't bad at all.

12/29/2017 With Kate McLean

Stay Sane

Pro Tips For Surviving Holiday Travel

How to conquer even the busiest airport.

12/20/2017 By Jason Bargas

Peaceful Resort

Southern Comfort in South Carolina

Oysters, golf and serenity in America's lowcountry.

12/20/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Steeped in Tradition

Hawaiian Sea Salt Is the Most Elusive Salt in the World

Are you sure you're actually eating Hawaiian sea salt?

12/13/2017 By Kate McLean

Getaway to La La Land

Is It Too Soon to Love L.A. Again?

A traveler makes his peace with Dodger town.

11/27/2017 By Scott Vogel

Airport Anxiety

How to Breeze Through Airport Security Like a Pro

Wear slip-on shoes, keep the bling at home, and more tips.

11/20/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

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