When I need a dose of quaint cobbled towns and storybook castles while in Germany, I drop into the dreamy Mosel Valley. The Mosel, located near Germany’s western border, is the Rhine’s peaceful little sister. The main tourist town of Cochem, tucked between steep vineyards and the river, boasts picturesque medieval streets. Stroll the delightful…
Commentary: Interesting Times in Yosemite Valley: While Famous Waterfalls Gush, Construction Booms
Marek Warszawski The Sacramento Bee Sacramento—It’s easy to become blasé about Yosemite Valley. Even a touch jaded. Especially when you live within easy driving distance and have visited countless times and in all seasons. Factor in the crowds and the hoops one must be willing to jump through in order to spend the day marveling…
Thanks to Netflix, This Tiny Swiss Town Has More Visitors Than Locals
The small fishing village of Iseltwald, Switzerland, is home to just about 400 people. Located on the southern shore of Lake Brienz, it’s long been quiet and uneventful, rarely visited by outsiders—until a popular South Korean TV show put it on the map for global travelers, practically overnight. Since September 2022, Iseltwald has been hosting…
Traveling Internationally This Summer? Here’s What You Need to Know About Passports
By Alexandra Skores From The Dallas Morning News Travelers are flocking to international destinations this summer to make up for canceled trips during the pandemic. But during the pandemic, some travelers may have forgotten about one key part of international travel: a passport. The U.S. Department of State is estimating 10 to 13 weeks of…
Trolleys Are Back at the Oceanfront, Even as Virginia Beach Backs Other Ride-Share Options
By Stacy Parker From The Virginian-Pilot Virginia Beach—Summer has unofficially started in the resort area, and a familiar mode of transportation has returned for another season. The blue trolleys with wood trim are back on the streets, but it’s not entirely clear what the future holds for the nostalgic vehicles. Over the next several years,…
The Most Popular Travel-Inspired Baby Names in the US
By Patrick Clarke From TravelPulse Hudson and Sydney are the two most popular travel-inspired names for American baby boys and baby girls, respectively, according to new research from Bounce. The travel and luggage experts analyzed baby name data from the past two decades to uncover the travel destinations inspiring baby name choices across the U.S….
Whistler Is an Alpine Playground in Every Season
In a region renowned for its stunning scenery, Whistler is truly in a league of its own. Just a two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the winding Sea-to-Sky-Highway, this picturesque mountain resort comprises two mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, and between them lies Whistler Village. From its rugged mountain peaks and lush forests to its glacier-fed…
Indulge Your Interests While You’re on the Go
When Marion Beatty mentioned to a fellow birdwatcher that she was considering a vacation concentrated on their mutual interest, her friend suggested that she check out the Road Scholar tour company. Marion found hundreds of “Learning Adventures listed on its website, including 14 specifically for birders. Then came the biggest challenge: deciding whether to train…
Genius Travel Hacks to Earn More Points and Miles From Every Dollar
By Ramsey Qubein From Bloomberg News It’s pretty much a full-time job to stay on top of the ever-evolving world of travel hacks. Trust us, we would know. There are constant shifts in loyalty programs, rules, partnerships and bonus earning opportunities, as well as mergers and acquisitions. On top of it all, a mass of…
Largest Human-Made Lagoon in US Opens in Florida
By Rebecca Liebson From Tampa Bay Times Tampa—Tampa Bay is known for its beaches, but a new attraction in Pasco County offers the chance to spend a day by the water without visiting the shore. The Mirada Lagoon is a human-made body of water that spans more than 15 acres, making it the largest in…
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