Jerash, The Ruins of Ancient Jordan
The history of Jerash, Jordan spans the Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim eras, and has well preserved archeological examples from all these cultures.
Five Fun Christmas Traditions in Spain
Christmas traditions in Spain involve holiday cakes and food, Christmas markets, nativities, beautifully lit cities, and processions of the Three Kings, or Wise Men. Here are highlights.
The National Parks of the United States by State
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we've visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
Our 2020 Best Gifts for Travelers
Our suggestions of the best holiday gifts for the traveler in your life. Even if we're not traveling at the moment, we can hope…and use these practical gifts.
Travel without Traveling: 15 Ideas for Travel from Home
15 ideas for travel from home, including local trips, geocaching, international food swaps, language learning, reading, and spreading happiness no matter where you are.
Ten Years Traveling: Anniversary Tips and Tidbits
Since September 2010, we've been world travelers. To mark this 10-year anniversary, we review our odyssey with some prime examples of our most memorable travel experiences, surprise finds, lessons learned, and pictures taken.
Best Use of TravelSmart Insurance App by Allianz
The TravelSmart travel app by Allianz is free and useful for travelers: Easy access to emergency numbers, find nearby doctors and pharmacies, use medical translations, track flights, and, for policy holders, receive alerts about weather, security, health, transportation and more.
Spanish Cuisine: Flavors of Spain Available at Home
Enjoy Spanish cuisine by cooking recipes from the delicious Spanish Sabores newsletter. Spain's food, culture, and history come to life in your very own kitchen.
Confessions of a Serial National Park Visitor
The best deal in the world for mature travelers is the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) lifetime visitor pass for $80. It's good at some 2,000 national parks, monuments, and federal recreation areas. Here's more about the appeal of our National Park Service.