You don’t need a car to enjoy Dallas

By John Lumpkin
Posted on December 08, 2016

Asphalt and concrete have defined Dallas since a north-south “central expressway” was envisioned in the early 1900s for a stretch of railroad right-of-way. Travel by anything other than an automobile can be challenging and sometimes impractical.However, there is a promising alternative — call it “Walking Dallas.” The development of the Uptown neighborhood,... READ MORE

A walking tour through Japanese history

By Victor Block
Posted on November 29, 2016

Neon signs crowd the streetscapes in modern Tokyo, a city of more than 13 million people. Elsewhere in the city and around the country, well-preserved elements from Japan’s storied history remain, from the imperial palace to Buddhist temples.Photo by Luciano Mortula/Dreamstime.comThe traffic-clogged streets, towering skyscrapers and dazzling lighted billboards could be in Times Square ... READ MORE

Air and hotel deals no longer easy to find

By Ed Perkins
Posted on November 15, 2016

If you’re looking for the best airfare or hotel deal, you can’t trust a single online source. The exact reasons are different for airfares than for hotel rates, but the net result is that the Internet is no longer able to provide what it once did: Easy and accurate one-search airfare price comparisons and quick identification of the best deal. buy... READ MORE

You can learn to lead a safari, sort of

By Charmaine Noronha
Posted on November 07, 2016

It’s not just a safari. It’s a master class in the untamed world, a behind-the-scenes education with experts who are the talking Google gods of wildlife. That’s what it’s like on safaris that let tourists learn alongside locals who are training to be guides. The guides, members of Kenya’s Maasai tribe, spend three weeks on a training mission traversing East Africa’s Maasai ... READ MORE

Plenty still to love in the city by the bay

By Glenda C. Booth
Posted on October 28, 2016

Tourists ride one of San Francisco’s iconic cable cars, shown high on a hill overlooking the bay and Alcatraz island, which is now a National Park.Photo © Lee Pius“I left my heart in San Francisco,” Tony Bennett crooned over the airwaves and on record players in the 1950s.For a city that has survived the Gold Rush’s ups and downs, the Beat generation, hippies... READ MORE

Help care for elephants in Cambodia

By Kristi Eaton
Posted on October 11, 2016

The trip to the hills of eastern Cambodia had all the makings of a luxurious getaway — delicious fresh fruit fed by hand, a dip in a refreshingly cold watering hole, and a relaxing massage.But I wasn’t receiving these amenities. Elderly elephants were. And I was one of several tourists paying for the privilege of doting on them.At the Mondulkiri Project, it’s not the... READ MORE

The Caribbean’s spicy island of Grenada

By Victor Block
Posted on September 21, 2016

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Is fear an acceptable reason to cancel?

By Beth J. Harpaz
Posted on September 09, 2016

Spooked by headlines about Zika, terrorism and mass shootings? Maybe the news is so bad you’re ready to cancel your vacation and stay home. But can you recoup what you paid for flights, lodging, car rentals and tours?The answer is, it depends. Your best bet for getting a refund under such circumstances is to buy an expensive type of insurance called “cancel for any reason” ... READ MORE

Enjoy lap of luxury at nearby resorts

By Victor Block
Posted on August 22, 2016

Visitors to the Homestead can step back to earlier times by enjoying a carriage ride or partake of the present with a video arcade, among dozens of other activities for those of all ages. The resort, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary, occupies 2,300 acres of the Virginia countryside, abutting George Washington National Forest.Photo courtesy of the HomesteadWe have the good fortune... READ MORE

Acadia National Park’s eye-popping nature

By Glenda C. Booth
Posted on August 15, 2016

  Thunder Hole is a popular attraction in Acadia National Park. At high tide, waves roll into the granite channel, forcing out compressed air from the back with a thunderous roar. Water surges up to 40 feet high. Visitors can take steps down to an observation point next to the chasm. Kurdistan/Shutterstock In Maine’s Acadia National Park, you can go from soaring granite... READ MORE