Although it threatened to rain, I set out on an evening walking tour with my daughter, an umbrella and lots of optimism to ...

One of the most scenic urban walks in America is along the Chicago River. Just like the tall skyscrapers all around you, the ...

Dubai has everything blended and seasoned with its luxury and heritage. It does come alive with high-rising dominants, gilded deserts, and splendid culture in some fantastic attractions. Regardless of ...

São João National Theater Decorative street paving My base of operations was the Arts Hotel Porto, a part of the Hilton ...

A day to explore the lovely streets of Old San Juan is simply not enough time. The colors, sights, architecture, cafes and ...

Almost unmarked, and certainly often unnoticed, the Fontaine de la Croix-du-Trahoir sits at the base of a building whose ...

Stephanie visits Sandwich, Massachusetts, the oldest town on Cape Cod, and explores two educational treasures: the Sandwich ...

A major expansion of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, whose steps are the scene of Rocky Balboa’s training runs in the movies and one of Philly’s most popular tourist spots, may lead to a major ...

The stronger U.S. dollar versus European currencies (see previous Gumbo news items on the Euro) changes the picture a bit for U.S. travelers to the most expensive countries, and Norway’s Hurtigruten ...

The East Cape on the North Island of New Zealand, Aotearoa, is remote and it’s sparsely populated – most tourists never get there. Those that do, discover one of our best kept secrets. The climate is ...

Starbucks, a late starter, is seeing crowds in France. It’s one of a number of contradictory food trends and events in the news.