How to Circumvent Fake Google Reviews

Reading Google Reviews can be an excellent way to determine whether a hotel, restaurant, shop or other business is worth your time and money. But in recent years, I’ve also had some disappointing experiences with businesses that have stellar overall ratings. While it’s little secret that many businesses’ are padded with fake reviews, Google Reviews…

A cafe terrace overlooking Agios Nikolaos, Crete, the Mediterranean Sea and mountains.

Food: The Safest and the Richest Adventure You’ll Have

Travel often conjures images of towering mountains, roaring rapids, or heart-pounding activities that test endurance and courage. For many, these adventures are thrilling but intimidating. There is, however, an alternative form of exploration that requires no climbing gear or life jackets, one that is as enriching as it is accessible: food. Culinary exploration allows travelers…

A person grilling a variety of fresh seafood on an open grill.

Dubai Off the Beaten Path: Discovering the City’s Secret Corners

Dubai is often defined by its superlatives: the tallest tower, the largest mall, the most extravagant hotels. Yet beyond the polished skyline and headline attractions lies a quieter, more intimate city that many visitors never take the time to discover. These hidden gems reveal a layered history, diverse communities and surprising natural beauty, offering a…

Boats with the skyline of Dubai, UAE in the background.

Arles, France: Following the Footsteps of Famous Van Gogh Paintings

Arles is a lovely town nestled along the Rhone River in southern France. Its historic center encapsulates small town French charm. Its vibrant colors, magnificent sites and quaint cafe terraces have inspired famous artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gaugin and countless others. Arles also features a nearly 2,000 year old Roman amphitheater, modeled after…

Place du Forum in Arles, France is lined with restaurant and cafe terraces, and is the setting of Vincent Van Gogh's Cafe Terrace at Night.

Holiday Traditions in Zion National Park: Making Family Memories Outdoors

The holidays are a time for connection, reflection, and the creation of lasting family memories. For many families seeking to escape crowded cities and experience the serenity of nature, Zion National Park offers something truly magical. Celebrating the holidays surrounded by sandstone cliffs, crisp desert air, and starlit skies brings new meaning to the season….

A blue sky over Zion National Park