India, July 19 -- My mom's family is from a beach town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, so I've spent plenty of time on the beach. And while I could technically be considered a tourist, I do feel ... Read More
India, July 19 -- Snakes. They're scaly, cold-blooded, fascinating creatures. They smell with their tongue, and some have thermal vision. They also "hear" by sensing vibration, and swallow their prey ... Read More
India, July 18 -- For the past few years, I've made an annual pilgrimage to the South of France in August to work the wine harvest (essentially picking and stomping grapes to make wine)-a labor-intens... Read More
India, July 17 -- Even the most comfortable shoes can start to feel less supportive when you're logging 20,000 steps through the airport, wandering cobblestone streets, or spending all day exploring i... Read More
India, July 16 -- After 10 years of flying around the world as a full-time travel writer-I once touched down on all seven continents in one calendar year-I've got packing down to a science. While most... Read More
India, July 15 -- If ever a bag could launch a thousand trips, it would be the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag. Mine, whom I fittingly named "Helen," has been to all seven continents and 50-some countri... Read More
India, July 14 -- Toiletry bags have come a long way. In the past, you were lucky to find one with just a roomy main compartment, but now you'll find options with slip pockets, elastic straps, and eve... Read More
India, July 13 -- Most of the attention British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, gets is for its mountains and rainforest-dotted coastline, but the interior has its jewels too, namely the Okan... Read More
India, July 12 -- The beverage cart may be one of air travel's simplest pleasures. While seatback televisions, music, and books can keep you entertained, there's nothing like a refreshing drink to r... Read More
India, July 12 -- As much as I love city summers, I'll never pass up an excuse to swap busy sidewalks for a laid-back beach town. I recently spent a week by the water, and one trend kept catching my e... Read More