Amongst the world's up-and-coming cities, Sydney is one of the biggest. What has made it one of the world's hippest? The Land Down Under's de facto capital has grown from "that city...

Vacations are a time to relax and slow down. So why would you want to add a little velocity to your itinerary? I'm not talking about whisking through your to-do list as fast as you can. I'm...

Yes, Cancun is a tourist Mecca. American snowbirds and boisterous (understatement) spring breakers are as much a part of the coastal city as the local population. Most people (including myself) think...

Thailand and buddhism are inseparable. The religion is a center point of daily life for everyone from the country's revered royalty to the poorest plow wielding farmer. For tourists, it is...

Ernest Hemingway's famous Snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are still a major draw for alpine enthusiasts. At nearly 20000 feet, the major peaks of Africa's highest mountain are snow-covered year...

Once little more than a backwater in southern China, Yunnan province has seen its fortunes rise in the eyes of travelers. The delightful city of Kunming is the perfect example of how China is trying...

Those of you who regularly read H.T.G. know that I am a BIG fan of street food. Some people travel guided by their curiosity or their love of history or their need to relax or their libido. Me, I......

When I think of "travel," I think of journeying to some far off place, perhaps one that lies across an ocean. I think of experiencing something that is the polar opposite to what I consider...

American Samoa is not known as a particularly attractive tourist destination. Other South Pacific Islands generally hog the limelight. However, islands' leadership and th U.S. congress have...

Amongst travelers, little is known about Namibia. The sparsely populated nation in Southern Africa is dominated by the desert, dry grasslands, and a rugged coastline. So why is it a good place to...

Sure, you used return home from you travels bearing postcards, a few good snapshots, lots of bad ones, and a few yarns about your journey, and, maybe, a humorous anticdote about your firsthand...

Dubai is definitely the star of the Gulf States when it comes to tourism. But, you have to wonder, with all the 5-star hotels and glitzy shopping malls, if you are seeing the real Arabia. But where...

If you are hankering for a cocktail under a disco ball, Lanai is probably not your best option. The sparsely populated island is part of Hawaii, but not "resort Hawaii." Lanai's cool...

This past month, Bali hosted its biggest event ever, The World Forum on Climate Change. Politics aside, Bali succeeded in its hosting duties and vastly increased its status amongst the region's...