The Traveler's Journal

While travel bargains can be found, beware of deals that seem too good to be true.

Herodotus, a Greek scholar who lived 2600 years ago, is known as "The Father of History." Arguably, he was also "Father of Travel Guides."

For unique accommodations, discerning visitors to Japan make sure to spend time in a Ryokan, one of its traditional inns.

Coming to Washington? Free White House tours are available on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to three months in advance but no less than less than 21 days . Here's how to apply.

Earth's landmasses are fringed with beautiful beaches, which means that somewhere your perfect stretch of sand awaits. We offer several possibilities.

Almost anywhere you go these days, its easy to find charming inns and quaint Bed and Breakfasts that can be very accommodating indeed. But no matter how picturesque the pictures may be, here's what to look for and what to ask about.

Starting with Abel Tasman National Park on its northern tip, New Zealand's South Island is ringed by incredible natural settings. Its interior is even more amazing.

Both the north and the south island of New Zealand are places of stark scenic contrasts. We call out some stupendous national parks, starting with Ruapehu.

Today's episode is dedicated to the most regular of travelers, those who commute from home to work and back each day. For a sense of that journey's length, multiply the average time of your daily round-trip by 260.

Founded as a Viking settlement, Dalkey is an affluent Dublin seaside suburb and setting for much that is pleasurable about Ireland.

Whenever they visit foreign countries, American travelers should be aware that things there may not be like things here.

Unfortunately, modern history has not been kind to some previously serene places. Consider Kashmir.

Although it has been part of France since 1769 and has deep roots in Italy, this rugged island in the Mediterranean has a character all its own.

People have been using rodents to forecast winter weather since the Roman Empire, but in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, they've made it an annual celebrtation.

The hundreds of miles of cycling paths and bicycle routes that lace throughout England, Scotland, and Wales make for excellent vacation explorations.

Although a state of the country of Australia, the island of Tasmania is a place unto itself.

When they picture Hong Kong, most people imagine the incredible bustle around its great harbor. But the Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China has many quieter corners as well.

There are now all-inclusive resorts all around the globe. But the term all-inclusive doesn't mean the same thing everywhere. Know what you're getting before you decide to go.

On this day in 1848, a chance discovery at Sutter's Mill in the then territory of California changed the course of American history.

The proliferation of strategically sited webcams provide virtual visitors unique peeks into previously hidden places.