There’s something both exhilarating and terrifying about leaving your smartphone behind when you travel. Traveling can be a chance to liberate oneself from the digital world and focus on the present moment.  Still, not having the safety net of constant connectivity...

Have you ever traveled to a nation that uses Gross National Happiness as a measure of progress? Discover Bhutan's happy secrets by visiting the country, which is also referred to as the "Switzerland of Asia."  This tiny Himalayan nation, which only began to welcome...

Extractive tourism is a term used to describe the negative impacts of tourism on local communities. It occurs when tourists visit a destination and take away more than they give, often without meaning to.  This can happen in several ways, such as over-consuming...

The Little Island connects to Hudson River Park as a floating extension of the famed New York Park serving as a new venue for outdoor community events and a play area for kids.  Building the Little Island on the Hudson River was no easy feat for the investor...

Traveling is relatively simple for someone who loves to eat everything, be it meat, dairy, or even vegetables. Traveling is a little more challenging for someone who may be allergic to something or follow a strict eating regimen, like veganism. Traveling can be...