The Porto-versus-Lisbon debate has been running for as long as budget airlines have served both cities. For a weekend trip, the answer barely matters - both are excellent and you should visit both. But for travellers planning a month or longer, the differences between Portugal's two major cities start to matter in ways that no weekend can reveal. I have spent extended time in both. Here is what I have learned about living in each, rather than … [Read more...]
Lisa Steinmann, Minnesota Writer and Journalist on Nordic Sauna Culture
Lisa Steinmann is a textile artist, educator, writer, and student of fiber arts. She authors Bad Sauna/Good Stories, a blog exploring sauna as sanctuary and daily practice. She is developing a book examining how textiles have been integral to sauna throughout history -- as functional, sensual and creatively considered materials. Sauna bathing and textile-making are intertwined practices rooted in the natural environment and ancestral ways of … [Read more...]
How Can Smart Hotel Technology Support Eco Tourism?
Eco-tourism asks you to reduce your impact while still offering comfort and quality. Smart hotel technology helps you meet that goal without adding extra work for guests or staff. You can use connected systems to manage energy, reduce waste, and guide guests toward better choices during their stay. Smart hotel technology supports eco tourism by cutting energy and water use, reducing waste, and guiding guests to make more sustainable choices … [Read more...]
The Backpack That Floats: How Inflatable Kayaks Rewrote My Travel Rules
A rigid kayak strapped to a rental car roof in Portugal cost me 47 euros in unexpected fees and a heated argument with an airport shuttle driver. That was three years ago. Last month, the same trip happened with a 35-pound bag checked as regular luggage, and by noon I was paddling the Mondego River while other tourists waited for organized boat tours. The assumption that serious paddling demands serious equipment has kept countless travelers … [Read more...]
Best Casino Resorts in the USA: 12 Destinations Worth the Trip in 2026
The American casino resort industry generated a record $15.8 billion in gross gaming revenue across Nevada alone in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. But revenue figures only tell part of the story. The real transformation happening across the country is in what these properties offer beyond the gaming floor. Today's best casino resorts are full-service destinations combining world-class hospitality, dining from Michelin-starred … [Read more...]
Explore Asia Together: Top 7 Spots for Memorable Family Trips
Spending time with your loved ones is essential to family bonding and happiness. Hence, it is critical that you focus on family holidays that offer everyone an opportunity to spend moments together. When planning a family holiday, it’s important to choose destinations that everyone, from toddlers to grandparents, can enjoy. Family trips offer the perfect chance to slow down, connect, and create memories that last a lifetime. Asia is full of … [Read more...]
Plan Your Dream Egypt Vacation with Our Packages
Are you ready to discover the land of the pharaohs at your own pace? Our Egypt Vacation Packages are thoughtfully designed to help you experience Egypt’s rich history and living culture with ease and comfort. From iconic ancient sites to vibrant modern cities, every journey offers a balanced and meaningful experience. Whether your interests lean toward history, culture, or adventure, these all-inclusive trips bring together carefully selected … [Read more...]
Eddy L. Harris, Writer, Filmmaker and Lifelong Traveler
Eddy L. Harris is a writer, filmmaker, and lifelong traveler who mixes memoir, adventure, and cultural insights in books like Mississippi Solo and Native Stranger. His stories dive into race and identity, inspired by his journeys across the USA and Africa. Q. Back in the 80s, you made a journey down the Mississippi by canoe, solo. What was the hardest part of doing it solo? The hardest thing about doing it solo was doing it. And I imagine … [Read more...]
London: Battersea Power Station, the iconic building immortalized by Pink Floyd became a luxury shopping destination
Battersea Power Station, the iconic brick building with four white chimneys located on the south bank of the River Thames in southwest London, stood abandoned for nearly four decades. Today, however, it has fully reemerged as one of the capital’s most ambitious redevelopment projects, welcoming millions of visitors each year as a major retail and leisure destination, and a popular stop on many food tour London itineraries. Following a 9 … [Read more...]
Mt. Makiling Hiking Guide 2026: The New Rules, Limatiks, and the “Paved Agony”
Mount Makiling is an ASEAN Heritage Park rising to 1,090 MASL in the CALABARZON region. Managed exclusively by the UPLB Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), the standard 2026 hike requires a mandatory guide (PHP 1,200), strictly enforced cut-off times, and a physical ID for entry. The Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT) is a 4/9 Difficulty minor climb, taking 5-7 hours to complete. Rising like a sleeping giant over the Southern Tagalog … [Read more...]