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Nantucket

Summertime at the Seashore: Nantucket Island

Whaling was once the island’s lifeblood. Today, tourists revel in the charm and history of this favorite summer hot spot.

Samburu National Reserve is home to elephants, zebra, leopards, warthogs and more.

How to Ditch the Safari Circuit and Do-It-Yourself in Kenya

Leaving buffets, fancy lodges, and vehicles with shock absorbers behind, we set off on a do-it-yourself safari.

Dive in the Galapagos to support turtle conservation research!.

Volunteer Vacations: Best Places to Volunteer with Wildlife

Love wildlife? Head to one of these destinations to help some of the world’s most amazing creatures.

Spring is an excellent time to visit Arizona. The dessert flowers are in bloom and the weather is warm, but not hot. Photo by Rick DuVal

The Perfect Timing: Spring Travel in Tempe

Sometimes, it’s not so much where you go, but when. Arizona is most beautiful in the springtime.

Seville, Spain

Horsing Around in Spain: Travel in Seville

Horse lovers delight in the Andalusian countryside and the historic charm of Seville.

Bangkok

Water World: Bangkok by Boat

Leave behind cluttered streets to explore canal communities. On the way, pick up keychain souvenirs or a cold beer.

South Georgia Island, Antarctica

A Walk with Kings: South Georgia Island, Antarctica

The sandy beaches of this subantarctic island are a giant nursery for penguins, seals and pelagic birds.

A group of hikers set out to tackle Sólheimajökull. Photo by Gina Kremer

Glacier Hiking in Iceland

With its mysterious mixture of volcanic ash and white and blue ice, Sólheimajökul Glacier was nothing like I had imagined. It was better.

Jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake in Palau have lost their ability to sting, allowing swimmers, snorkelers and divers to experience them up close. Photo by PVA

Swimming with Jellyfish in Palau, Micronesia

Want to experience giant manta rays, jellyfish and sharks up close? Head to this underwater paradise.

Trekking across the Gran Sabana. Photo by Marilynn Windust

Trek to the Lost World of Venezuela’s Mt. Roraima

On a journey to Venezuela’s remote Mt. Roraima, an unusual kinship is formed.

Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage: The Ultimate Winter City

Freezing temperatures may keep some inside, but there are plenty of ways to keep warm in this Alaskan town.

The author and one of the tiger fish.

Fishing Adventure in Zululand, South Africa

Chasing the notorious tiger fish, a species that has the dentures to destroy lures, bait or your hand if you get too close.

Manu Rainforest Peru

Peru’s Hidden Jewel: The Manu Rain Forest

This hidden getaway in Peru offers one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth.

Bettles, Alaska

Gates of the Arctic: Adventures in Northern Alaska

Get set for stunning views of the aurora borealis.

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