YOU would probably know by now that the Chinese apetite for travel is stronger than ever. More and more Chinese are traveling overseas; this Chinese New Year alone, six million tourists were projec…
The most popular tourist attractions
There are 196 countries in the world. Each country is unique for a multitude of reasons, but what do travelers want to experience when they visit these countries? What attractions separate one coun…
NASA Is Building an Electric-Powered Airplane
Last week, NASA administrator Charles Bolden introduced the agency’s newest X-plane — the X-57 — at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ annual Aviation a…
Africa Travel Week closes recording impressive growth
Three events, one week, one venue; this is what Africa Travel Week comprises of. A nexus for travel professionals across South Africa, the continent and the globe, and this year’s events exce…
The 5 destinations in Latam you’ve got to visit
I recently spoke at the Philadelphia Travel & Adventure Show, a big gathering where people who love to travel meet with tourism industry professionals and experts to get the latest travel tips …
JW Marriott Venice: Serene elegance
Bright green drupes dangled from the olive trees as we strolled through the grounds of the new JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa in September. It was almost harvest time, and the plump olives wou…
8 cool places in New Mexico
1. Valle del Oro National Wildlife RefugeSteve Valasek for USFWSUntil recently, the area was dominated by alfalfa fields, but given that it’s also the meeting point of several tributary creek…
Qantas Now Offering a “Parental Pause” for Frequent Flyers
As it turns out, having a baby while in the air is not all that uncommon. However, many airlines have policies in place that don’t allow pregnant women to fly after a certain date in their pr…
16 moments I didn’t expect to have in Cuba
MY FIRST EXPERIENCE OF CUBA could not have been more different from my second. My first visit was for a wedding in Varadaro, a kind of “roped off” resort area. The endless mojitos were …
Patagonia: Thoughts on Getting Offline and Trying to Camp
I came to Patagonia to tune out, clear my mind, hike, and learn to camp. I hate camping, though, and can count on one hand the number of nights I’ve spent in a tent. As an insomniac, I much p…