W Algarve entrance

Culinary Getaway in Portugal at W Algarve in Albufeira

If Portugal is on your radar this year W Algarve deserves a prime spot on your list. Perched on the cliffs of Albufeira on the southern coast this colorful resort is turning food and drink into a full contact sport in the very best way. Instead of just snapping photos … Read more

Woman wrapped in Canadian flag looking at mountain

Is Canada a Good Base for Nomads? What to Expect Before You Go

Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal… We’ve all heard about these cities. They are friendly to travelers and immigrants, but are they suitable for nomads? And is Canada, in general, good enough for remote workers who are no longer looking for sunny beaches and tropical islands?  Today, we’ll answer these questions. We will … Read more

Tanglewood

The Berkshires Are Alive with the Sounds of Music

From classical mastery to genre spanning festivals, Western Massachusetts is calling music lovers to the Berkshires in 2026. This year the region once again proves why it is one of the Northeast’s most celebrated cultural escapes. The calendar is packed with classical masterworks, bold contemporary sounds, jazz, indie rock and … Read more

In Calgary, Good Guys Still Wear White Hats

Question:  What do I (and possibly you) have in common with such luminaries as the Dalai Lama, Bob Dylan and the Prince and Princess of Wales? Answer:  We’ve been white-hatted in Canada’s traditionally Western-style cowboy city of Calgary (www.visitcalgary.com). A bit of translation – With my right hand raised, I … Read more

Leatherback Hatchlings

HADCO Experiences: Science-Led Eco Luxury in Trinidad & Tobago’s Wild Places

In a Caribbean travel landscape crowded with “eco” buzzwords, HADCO Experiences stands out for doing the work on the ground. This Trinidad and Tobago based destination management company isn’t just building boutique eco-lodges; it’s building an evidence-based model for regenerative tourism that’s rooted in science, local culture and long-term conservation. … Read more

Dakar Almadies Sunset

Dakar, Senegal: A Destination to Add to Your List

As a family, we’ve made a habit of choosing experiences over routine when we decide to leave the country. For us, travel isn’t run of the mill, it’s a lifestyle. And now that our children are adults, we approach it with a different lens. We seek destinations rich in culture … Read more

The Lind Boracay Romantic Dinner

Next Stop Boracay Island and The Lind Hotel

Dreaming of a tropical escape with powder-soft sand, turquoise water, and unforgettable sunsets? Boracay Island in the Philippines delivers all of that and more. Welcome to Boracay Island Boracay is a picture-perfect island in the central Philippines, about an hour’s flight south of Manila via Caticlan Airport. Only a little … Read more

Ananda Palace and Valley

6 Destinations for Mindful Travel in 2026

In 2026, luxury travel is defined by discernment rather than excess. Travelers are moving away from bustling itineraries and toward experiences shaped by intention, rhythm, and meaning. Mindful travel is no longer about retreating from the world, but engaging with it more deliberately—choosing places that restore clarity, honor ritual, and … Read more

Snowy Vilnius at Night

6 Reasons to Visit Vilnius This Winter: The Ultimate Quietcation

If your screen time is up and your energy is down, you’re not alone. With global worry and stress at decade highs, most online time is leaving people feeling more lonely than connected; it’s no surprise that “quietcations” are the travel trend to watch for 2026. Think fewer notifications, more … Read more