50 of Our Favorite Photos of 2016
It was a bit of an odd year for us in 2016. While we did some trips around the Midwest in the first half of the year (and Kris went…
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…
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…
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…
The Aljafería Palace, Zaragoza, Spain
The Aljaferia Palace in Zaragoza, Spain is a beautiful remnant of Spain's Moorish history.
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,…
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…
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…
