Category: Travel

Traveling Light Ep3

This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. Most of us like to travel. What we don’t like is the baggage we’re carrying around. But what if you could travel through life with no bags at all? In this 18-part teaching series, bestselling author and speaker Max Lucado invites you…


Ushuaia at the Bottom of the World

On our way to and from an Antarctic adventure on the National Geographic Explorer vessel, my husband and I had a little time to spend in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. It was an unexpected part of our expedition, but we found it was a city worth visiting in its own right. We…


Eating the Classics in New Orleans

New Orleans is as delicious as it is fun. What would you expect from a city of such a unique combination of cultures? While the creation of this list of must-eats was intended to coincide with Mardi Gras, these classic New Orleans dishes can and should be had any time of year. Included are places…


Top Spots for Wild Animal Sightings

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com For animal lovers, seeing your favorite creature in a natural environment can be one of life’s great thrills. Here are five ideas to consider. A Wildlife Wonderland: Yellowstone When you see a gaggle of cars stopped alongside the road, it’s your first clue. Other visitors to this storied national…


Taking the Kids: To San Diego

Sunshine and exotic animals … theme parks and miles of beaches and museums to please everyone. San Diego is our pick for Pacific Coast beach areas. Even if lay-in-the-sun weather doesn’t cooperate, you can’t do better than San Diego’s world-class zoo and safari park, SeaWorld and LEGOLAND California in nearby Carlsbad. February is the 34th annual San Diego Museum Month when more than…


FAA Head Defends Safety of US Air Travel Despite Close Calls

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday the agency has taken steps to avoid a repeat of the technology failure last month that briefly halted all flights nationwide, but he said he couldn’t promise there won’t be another breakdown. Separately, acting FAA administrator Billy Nolen defended the safety of airline travel in…


Beijing Seeks to Play ‘Robust,’ ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Relationship With Russia to Its Advantage, Panelists Say

Beijing has walked a fine line since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago, refusing to condemn the invasion unequivocally while engaging in introspection over its stance on the war and looking for ways to consolidate its position as the more senior, or dominant, partner in a mutually beneficial China-Russia relationship. While Beijing may not…


US State Department Warns to Avoid Parts of Mexico Over Ongoing Violence, Kidnappings

The State Department is urging U.S. citizens to avoid travel to parts of Mexico over fears of kidnappings and other crime across multiple states, renewing warnings as tourists make travel plans for spring break season. The department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has issued multiple advisories in the last several weeks over the ongoing violence in…


Buying Travel Insurance

“Any time you face a potential loss that’s more than you can comfortably walk away from, you probably need some combination of Trip-cancellation, Trip-interruption, and medical insurance.” That’s the basic rule of travel insurance, and it dictates how to decide whether you need insurance for any given trip, and if so, how much coverage of…


Verona Is for Lovers

About two hours from bustling Milan and touristy Venice is Verona—a welcome sip of pure, easygoing Italy. Made famous by Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Verona is one of Italy’s most-visited cities—second in the Veneto region only to Venice in population and artistic importance. If you don’t need world-class sights, this town is a joy. Shakespeare’s “Romeo…