Twenty-three mapped routes along a river that has carried people for ten thousand years, and one tourism director who got tired of telling visitors to launch from a stranger’s backyard. The heron launched thirty feet in front of my bow. A mess of legs and feathers awkwardly vomiting forth from the weedy shallows. Great blue …
Discover the best things to do in Şanlıurfa, Turkey’s ancient “City of Prophets,” from the 12,000-year-old temples of Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe to the sacred carp of Abraham’s Pool, the beehive houses of Harran, and one of the most authentic bazaars in the country I’ve always been a bit obsessed with history. Growing up …
Discover the best things to do in Prince Edward County, from miles of golden beaches and world-class wineries to farm-to-table food, craft breweries, and the best ice cream in Ontario. Here’s how to make the most of the County. The first thing you notice when you cross into Prince Edward County is the pace. The …
Exploding with vibrant history, culture, and natural beauty, these are the best places to visit in Thailand for families and first-timers, plus how to choose the ones that fit your trip. It was still dark when the monks came down the lane in Chiang Mai, a slow river of saffron robes, barefoot, bowls held out …
Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Mount Nemrut in Turkey, a UNESCO World Heritage site of colossal toppled statues and one of the most breathtaking sunrises on earth. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit. It was four in the morning when my wife, my kids, and I dragged ourselves out of bed …
The Denver to Estes Park drive is one of the most popular drives in Colorado. Discover the top three routes between Denver and Estes Park I like to say there are two ways of making the Denver to Estes Park drive: the fast way and the right way. The fast way gets you to the …
From the ancient ruins of the mainland to the sun-soaked beaches of the Cyclades, these are the best places to visit in Greece with your family, and how to choose the ones that fit your trip. My family’s obsession with travel in Greece started with a book. My boys, Dylan and Cohen, were deep into …
Havre-Saint-Pierre is one of the most magical destinations on the north shore of Quebec, and the gateway to the monoliths, puffins, and whales of the Mingan Archipelago. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit Some places make you work for them. Havre-Saint-Pierre made us wait more than a decade. Our first attempt came …
These tips for visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza with kids will help make your journey to the last remaining ancient wonder unforgettable, with everything you need to know about the new 2026 entrance system, ticket prices, and how to handle the vendors. The realization that we were in one of the cradles of human …
Powdery white sand, warm turquoise water, and a beach for every mood. Here are the best beaches in Boracay for families, from the calm shallows the little ones will love to the snorkeling coves and watersports havens for older kids. There’s a reason the island of Boracay lands on so many “world’s best beach” lists, …
Ditch the cruise ship tours and explore Crete like a local with this one-day Heraklion itinerary, packed with ancient ruins, hidden villages, and delicious food, whether you have a few hours off a ship or a full day to spare. It was the first day of our Aegean adventure through the Greek islands, a 7-day …