Three Surprises in Cuba: What We Learned from Cuban People
In Cienfuegos, Cuba, on the fourth day of our tour, our guides Román and Jorge told us they had a surprise for us. Earlier in the day, a possible stop … Read more
Travel Styles
Shanghai: A Tour of China’s Accelerated City
Editor’s note: Do you want to get to know Shanghai right now, from home? As a result of the 2020 pandemic, Context Travel has introduced an excellent series of virtual … Read more
A Tour of the Tasty Tradition of Malaga, Spain
I’ve said it before, but the best way to be introduced to a city is through its food. Before we go anywhere, our first research is: What do they eat … Read more
Croatia’s Cuisine: Dalmatian Coast Food and Wine
A week in Croatia does not make me an expert in anything. But I ate every day, so that counts for something! We were alternately impressed and underwhelmed by the … Read more
The Tomb of Christopher Columbus, Sevilla, Spain
The tomb of Christopher Columbus in the Sevilla Cathedral is carried by four kings representing the kingdoms of Spain. There’s some controversy as to the location of the grave of Coumbus, but the Spanish assure you that he’s buried in Sevilla Cathedral.
An Exclusive Tour of Rome’s Palazzo Colonna
You may have walked right by this place, the Palazzo Colonna in the middle of Rome, and noticed nothing. Given the number of stray pieces of architecture strewn around town–columns, … Read more
Tour Beijing’s Past and Future in Hutong Alleys
Editor’s note: Want to learn more about Beijing from home? As a result of the 2020 pandemic, Context Travel has introduced an excellent series of virtual seminars. These live, scholar-led … Read more
Surprises Along the W: Trekking Patagonia’s Torres del Paine
I realize now that trekking the ‘W’ in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park was something I should have been better prepared for. So when I heard recently that World … Read more
The Terracotta Army, Xian, China
I was prepared not to like the Terracotta Warriors of Xian. Despite the fact that everyone has already seen images of the thousands of clay figures, I was more than … Read more
Taipei Tips and Highlights
Taipei, I hardly knew ya. We traveled to Taipei for one week–sandwiched between Hong Kong and Seoul–and the challenge was to take it easy so I could recover from a … Read more
