The Traveler's Journal

The Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia is a living history museum that tells the story of the people who migrated from the Old World to America and the life they created in the Shenandoah Valley.

Annual Christmas markets are glittering town squares all across the Continent.

The coming weeks will be the busiest travel time of the year. Here are some thoughts on helping everything go smoothly.

In 1944, the US Navy decimated a Japanese armada in a shallow lagoon in the Caroline Islands. Today, scuba divers come from around the world to explore.

On this day in 1832, a Frenchman was born who would create two of the world's most recognizable landmarks.

Who gets your gratuities depends entirely on you, but here's a look at how much is expected where and by whom.

Occasional lessons are helpful, but to really advance your game, it helps to go to school. Fortunately, hotels and resorts around the world are making that easy to happen.

Jetlag is what you get by crossing too many time zones in a single bound. Here are tips to help you re-adjust your circadian rhythms.

Even experienced travelers have trouble getting a good night's sleep while away from home.

Even though these days it is possible to book all the components of a trip yourself, don't underestimate the value a knowledgeable travel agent can bring to the table.

Here's a club to which competitive travelers gravitate.

While not the most visited of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai has abundant and rugged natural beauties to explore.

Here's a different way to explore the Hawaiian Islands, by sea.

What can or can't your bring home from a trip overseas? We offer several pointers.

While people often look for things to buy when traveling, it's important to keep certain maxims in mind.