Enjoying our first dinner during a group tour of Sicily, I turned to our guide and told him that the meal was excellent. This being Sicily, the reply was not all that surprising. “You can steal my money but don’t touch my food,” Alessio remarked. He followed that remark by claiming, “If lunch or dinner doesn’t have at …
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Surprise Trip: Go Island-Hopping in New York City
Mention New York City and “islands” isn’t likely to come up. Many people don’t know that the Big Apple encompasses over 40 islands, many worth a visit.
What’s in a State Nickname?
Have you ever wondered how states got their nicknames? In the mid-1800s, so much precious metal covered the ground in Nevada that prospectors could shovel it up. A century later, an avian disaster struck birdlife along the Louisiana coastline. Today visitors may relive those chapters of the past in Nevada, Louisiana and elsewhere while learning …
Eating the Food of the Locals all Across the Country
Sampling new foods as you go around the country can be a pleasurable and educational part of travel. Or it can offer a challenge. That’s the case when diners confront home-grown favorite foods which ― for better or worse ― are popular in specific states or regions. Earning bonafides by eating like the locals is …
Provence: Hill Towns, a Plethora of Wine and Cheese Equal Paradise
Provence, France: Captivating hill towns and Medieval history; farmer’s markets and festivals; wonderful wines and glorious cheeses ― and the magic of UNTOURS.
Some Towns with the Same Name are Very Different
Places in the United States share their name, but little else, with destinations here and around the world. Some probably are close to where you live.
Sicily, Italy: Where What’s Not on the Itinerary is as Important as What Is
Overseas Adventure Travel’s emphasis on Learning & Discovery adds a whole new dimension to their itineraries as this trip to Sicily, Italy confirms
Experiencing the World in the United States in Ethnic Enclaves
While international travel is limited, you can experience cultures of foreign destinations in the U.S. Ethnic enclaves offer the essence of places near and far.
Aquarium Encounters, Marathon, Florida: A Playful Interaction with Sea Animals
Aquarium Encounters in Marathon Key, Florida offers interactive, captivating experiences underwater and above ground with a variety of sea life.
Yosemite National Park: Scenic Sights Assault the Senses
Dramatic overlooks, mountains, rushing waterfalls and giant sequoias are a few of the natural wonders in California’s Yosemite National Park.
California Fossils, Fishing and More at Gateway to Yosemite
Some People who visit Yosemite National Park in California to enjoy its magnificent displays of Mother Nature’s handiwork miss the equally enticing choice of attractions right next door. Madera County, just outside the park’s southern entrance, offers something-for-everyone variety that ranges from ancient fossils to outstanding fishing to pages from periods of the area’s, and country’s past.
An UNTOUR in Tuscany: Savoring Vino and Vistas in Italy’s Countryside
An UNTOUR through Italy’s Tuscan countryside is a whirlwind adventure filled with vino and vistas, endlessly explorable hill towns, narrow streets traversing centuries of history, vineyards galore, palate-enhancing feasts and welcoming companions.
