Photographing the Taj Mahal
Photographing such an over-photographed site as the Taj Mahal takes research, preparation, time, imagination, and patience. And getting up early. And a bit of luck.
Travel Styles
Food in Vietnam: Flavorful Restaurants, Markets, and Recipes
From south to north, our food experiences in Vietnam were enhanced by a local recommendations, cooking classes, and escorted visits to markets and masterful chefs. Discover dishes, find restaurant recommendations, and enjoy these recipes.
Let New Orleans Work Its Magic on You
Let New Orleans work its magic on you. Our suggestions include where to stay, where to eat, and a round-up of New Orleans attractions. Tip #1: Take it easy.
The Louisiana Legend of Evangeline
The Evangeline story, in whatever form, is the national epic poem of the Acadian people. And, the ineffable sense of woe and exile hasn’t died in Cajun country.
Lafayette, Louisiana: Easy Road Trip near New Orleans
Lafayette, Louisiana, a couple hours drive northwest of New Orleans, serves as a great base for day trips to the region’s small towns and rich Creole and Cajun cultures.
2018: The Year in Photos
Our year in travel: 50 photos of our travels in 2018. Sweden, Malawi, Russia, Italy, and India were the highlights.
TravelPast50 Year in Review 2018: Art and Adventure
2018 was the Year of Art and Adventure, new places, new activities, wildly crealtive people, more time back home, and some separate trips for Tom and Kris.
The Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, India
The Sanchi Stupas are a Buddhist complex on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located in 46 kilometers (29 mi) north-east of … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
India has 37 UNESCO World Heritage sites (29 Cultural sites, 7 Natural sites and 1 Mixed site,) which places India sixth in the number of sites in the world.
An India Tiger Safari: What to Expect
For an India tiger safari, visit Madhya Pradesh in the heart of India. Heavily forested, this central India state offers relatively clean air, wonderful cuisine based on locally grown produce, and close-up opportunities to meet local people and appreciate their crafts and daily routines. With luck–and some good guides–you’ll enjoy a tiger sighting, too. But that’s just a piece of the Madhya Pradesh story.
