The Traveler's Journal

When business takes one abroad, demonstrating good intentions to clients and foreign colleagues means taking the time to learn some customs and curtsies of their country.

When the 49th state was admitted into the union, it introduced a whole new scale of proportions.  Consider Wrangell - St Elias National Park and Preserve.

The Greek island of Crete has accumulated over 4000 years of recorded history. The village of Vamos is trying to preserve a piece of its past by inviting guests to participate in its present.

Been there, done that.  On too many trips these days, the going and the doing often gets in the way of the actual experience.  "Done that" becomes more meaningful if you really have "been there."

It's difficult to say whether the strategic location of this tiny nation on the corner of the Baltic Sea has been a blessing, a curse, or simply a test of patience.

From mad cows to mad bombers, caution is always a key consideration to having a safe, satisfying international journey.

The Mexican colonial capital city of Guanajuato owes its existence to gold and silver, but the enduring creativity of its citizenry have given it a unique character.

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is the kind of vast wilderness that makes a good guide essential and pack animals a plus.  But in this nothingness, it is possible to discover eternity.

All travel is educational, but each year, several hundred thousand American high school and college students actually attend classes.  Here are thoughts to keep in mind when considering programs and destinations.

The six states of New England total barely one quarter the area of Texas, but it feels vast, partly because of its cities, towns, and and villages, and partly endless mountains and a thousand miles of Atlantic coastline.

Dreamboat yachts, both motor and wind-powered, can be chartered at ports around the world. Some are bare-boats, with no crew, while others offer more amenities than one might normally imagine.

In many cities in China it is boom times in the restaurant business.  The range of culinary options is enormous and exotic, both in traditional cuisine and ingredients.

Again the capital of the modern German nation, Berlin has re-invented itself infused with the enthusiasm of energetic, often irreverent youth.

A heart problem once kept people close to home, but advances in both medical care and transportation mean those with cardiac histories can have travel in their future.  Sometimes, it's just what the doctor ordered.

Situated along Spain's Costa del Azahar, the city of Valencia's long history has been defined by the river Turia and the Mediterranean Sea.

In these weeks of Easter, a quarter million pilgrims have been trekking across northern Spain in a quest for the truth, the light, the way.

As magnificent as a place can be on a beautiful day, it can also be disappointing on a bad one.  Timing your travel is important, but so is appreciating what actually happens when you're there.

Venice can be an expensive city, but travelers can cut costs by taking advantage of what is free and finding affordable options for the rest.

For many travelers, renting a house or cottage somewhere special is a great alternative to a week or two in a hotel.

At 15,771 above sea level, the peak of Mount Blanc is literally the high point of Western Europe