Department: Your Travel

North American Tours

An Uplifting Experience at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

March 20, 2018. Kim Foley MacKinnon

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in a hot air balloon? One writer shares the story of her adventure at the largest ballooning event in the world.

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Flavorful Forays: 10 Places Around the World Where You Must Try the Food

March 14, 2018. Erik Trinidad

Every Anthony Bourdain wannabe knows that to truly experience a culture, you must experience its cuisine.

Road Trips

AAA is a Driving Force for America’s Roads

February 21, 2018. Jill Schensul

AAA is pretty much synonymous with American roads. No surprise, then, that AAA was a driving force behind the America’s Byways program. As a pioneer of scenic routes, AAA introduced maps that highlighted these roads in 1983. It was also at the forefront of the movement to address America’s crumbling roadway system, and save the…

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Awe-Inspiring Ireland

October 01, 2017. Erik Trinidad

To someone unfamiliar with the depths of Irish culture, images of shamrocks and leprechauns and pints of green beer on St. Patrick’s Day might spring to mind. At least that was my experience before visiting Ireland. Anyone who’s traveled to the Emerald Isle knows that its centuries-old culture goes far deeper than the American collegiate…

North American Tours

College Road Trips: Places to See on Your College Search

August 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon

There’s hardly a parent with a teenager contemplating college that hasn’t hit the road to visit potential schools. From simple afternoon visits to more complicated college road trips, it’s wise to book some noncollege-oriented activities to offset some of the pressure. After all, when both you and your child are deciding their future for the…

European Tours

Iceland: Close By, But Worlds Away

June 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon

It’s not hard to see why Iceland has become such a popular travel destination.

North American Tours

Beyond the Leis, Hawaii Truly Pops

April 18, 2017. Erik Trinidad

Having been to almost every state in the USA – I’ll get to you one day, North Dakota – it dawned on me that I’d never been to Hawaii. Pop culture had conditioned me to think of the 50th state as a paradise where women wore hula skirts, men wore Hawaiian shirts, and tourists wore…

North American Tours

Weekend in Nashville

April 01, 2017. Jill Fergus

Love good food and good music? Nashville, one of the South’s most exciting cities, has an abundance of both – and plenty more, making it a great choice for a fun-filled weekend.

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Discover the Emerald Isle: Visit These Regions in Ireland

March 08, 2017. Jill Fergus

If you’re looking for a destination to put on your 2017 wish list, consider Ireland. Researching your ancestry, discovering the country’s rich history – who doesn’t love castles? – and taking in the legendary landscapes are just a few reasons to visit. And there are numerous ways to experience the country, from an escorted tour…