Travel writing, as I am fast becoming aware, is a rough game. With the sheer number of print and pixels dedicated to Travel, it is virtually impossible to wade through everything. For me, very few...

It seems that Pico Iyer has lived a Charmed Life. He studied, then taught at Harvard, graduated with highest marks from Oxford, all this before joining Time magazine and publishing numerous...

Seoul, Korea is a place unfamiliar to many. It is a great place to visit, even though it's not quite as flashy as Tokyo or Hong Kong. There are all the trappings and events of a modern metropolis,...

Those of you who have ventured under the waves know the dreamlike feeling of watching the underwater world moving all around you. Some people speak of scuba diving experiences with an almost...

There seems to be something almost medicinal about beautiful, tropical islands. The popularity of those generic "tropical island" calendars is no mistake. So here, armchair travelers, bored...

I have always had extremely good luck when traveling. Aside from the odd canceled flight, I have never been stranded in an airport overnight, but I know plenty of people who have. However... ...When...

Often, buying an Airline ticket online can bring about a bit of stress. Comparing prices on sites like Travelocity and Orbitz is difficult because prices change unexpectedly. The $90 flight you found...

Following a guidebook can be tricky. You never know what you might be missing on your trip. Guidebooks like Lonely Planet are aimed at budget travelers and backpackers, while Fodor's caters to...

Believe it or not, there are ways besides using your own money (or your daddy's) to fund your travels. There are many grants available to those who have a purpose for their travels. I could be...

The Nordeast, as Minneapolis residents call it, is seeing a renaissance of sorts. Once a gritty residential area, Northeast Minneapolis now enjoys a fresh atmosphere. The arts and eating scenes seem...