When Charles Bergman traveled to Antarctica on a quest to see penguins in their natural habitats, he never imaged the life lessons he would learn.
Fascinating People
World Stories | The Austrian Who Invented the Snow Globe
Ever wonder how the snow globe was invented? From Vienna comes the story of the snow globe, and the family that made it a favorite collectible worldwide.
History Awaits in America’s Capital City
Washington, D.C. is known for its top museums and memorials, but here are some hidden gems to add to your must-see list.
Postcard from Yap: Living on a Remote Pacific Island During a Worldwide Pandemic
A “no-one-allowed-in” travel ban has kept this island community in Micronesia COVID-free. Here’s a first-hand look at life on Yap during these unusual times.
Tunisia: Hidden Gem on the Sparkling Mediterranean Sea
Tunisia is a vibrant country on the Mediterranean Sea. Don’t miss seeing Tunis, the ancient roman amphitheater, Sidi Bou Saaid and more when you visit.
Follow the Gods on Sri Lanka’s Holy Mountain
Explore a new part of Sri Lanka through the eye of a traveler. Learn about the breath-taking journey in the footsteps of the gods up Holy Mountain.
World Snapshots: A T-shirt Economy on the Island of Yap
On the small Pacific island of Yap, T-shirts are a valuable commodity and secondhand T-shirts are more prized than new ones. Here’s a look at this unique island culture.
Technology Won’t Save the Travel Industry, but People and Creativity Will
How will travel recover? Here are five innovative leaders in the technology and creative sectors who are making a difference.
The Stone Carvers of Kashmir: A Photo Essay
Kashmiris have a special affinity for stones. For stonemasons in the Kashmir, stone carving is an art passed down through generations. This is their story.
Symi, Greece: Sponge Diving, History and Hospitality
Savor the beauty of Symi, but seek out the souls living on this Agean island to find its true spirit.
World Snapshots: Polar Bear Adventure Pioneers Mike and Jeanne Reimer
In the Arctic tundra, this husband-and-wife team have created an adventure tourism company that offers wildlife encounters with polar bears, beluga whales and more in their natural environment.
World Snapshots: ‘Peace Pilot’ Robert DeLaurentis
Robert DeLaurentis , a naval officer turned pilot, is on a mission to complete the first-ever circumnavigation flight from the North Pole to the South Pole using biofuels.
