I spent almost three weeks in Tunisia, visiting the cities of Tunis, Bizerte, El Kef, Tozeur, Tataouine, El Jem, Sfax, Sousse, Monastir, Kairouan, and a few smaller towns in between. At first, I th…
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Kappabashi is a neighborhood best known for two things: kitchen supplies and a Japanese mythological being, the kappa.
Located in the sunny Algarve, southern Portugal, Faro is the capital and largest city in the region. Although often overlooked, it hides a fascinating past.
May 9, 2025 – “The Guide is either the train hopper’s Bible or an outdated relic, a must-have or a crutch, depending on whom you ask.”
Dine in a former general store from the Roaring Twenties, when Eggleston was a hot springs boomtown.
Hōshi, a traditional Japanese inn in Komatsu, Japan, holds the distinction of being the second oldest hotel in the world—and “the oldest still running family business in the world.” Built in 718 AD, Hōshi has been operated by the same family for 46 consecutive generations.
Since 2018, Sanya Cafe has been building community in one of Tokyo’s most colorful — and infamous — neighborhoods.
Visiting small towns is the best way to discover the real Japan. Here's how to visit small towns in Japan in 2025, 2026 and beyond.
Undiscovered Occitanie, France begs to be explored with its castle ruins, gourmet restaurants, timeless abbeys, and possible buried treasure.
Travel through France’s greatest hits—ancient abbeys, royal palaces, cave art, and wine-soaked valleys—in this curated list of ten jaw-dropping UNESCO treasures.
I’ve been seriously traveling for more than 50 years, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve traveled solo, and I’ve led a tour group of 40 friends. I’ve slept in dormitories and I’ve stayed in presidential suites with a butler. I’ve … Continue reading →
In the dry and fiery deserts of Central Asia, among the mythical sites of both the first human and the end of all days, I found evidence that life restores itself even on the bleakest edge of ecological apocalypse.
The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.
Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.