Reflections on Travel

While vacationing in Aruba, a small Dutch island off the coast of Venezuela, a visitor discovers the healing power of travel.

In New York City, the 9/11 Memorial rises triumphantly, a monument to the human spirit and a testament to the value of human life.

A fear of leaving home may sound strange — especially for someone who thrives on travel — but it’s a reality for thousands of people. Here's how I deal with it.

Rock the rickshaw with hot pig’s knuckles and lamb skewered on recycled bicycle spokes.

You can't learn these life lessons in a classroom, but travel is an excellent teacher.

When the winter chill thaws, Swedes come out to play. The Land of the Midnight Sun celebrates summer in style -- especially in Stockholm.

Hawaiian culture is rich with diversity. A local offers his insight on his unique island home.

I had to come to Churchill to see the whales, but found something even better.

A traveler overcomes her own paralyzing fears when confronted with the bravery of those who survived Auschwitz in Poland.

A visit to India's Gir National Park leads to an awe-inspiring encounter with the queen of the jungle.

Let the quiet sound of water lapping against the planks of the floating bungalow floor sing you to sleep at this Thai eco-resort.

When a Lebanese woman attends an American study abroad program in Prague, it makes for an unusual but rewarding cultural collage.

Living in Vietnam: Welcome to the Jungle www.goworldtravel.com/ living-in-vietnam Moving to Vietnam to teach English opened my eyes to a whole new world. This rapidly-changing country is rich in culture and tradition.

As I sat outside of a local restaurant in Santa Cruz, California, I took an unexpected voyage around the world.