Yala National Park Safari — Wild Encounters at Sri Lanka’s Rugged Edge
Once the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century BC, Tissamaharama is steeped in history. This quiet town in Sri Lanka is known for Buddhist monasteries, beautiful beaches and wildlife reserves like Yala National Park, where visitors can join a wildlife safari.
Ville Nouvelle: Fez’s "Athens of Africa" — Beyond the Old City
Fes, Morocco’s cultural heart, charms with the walled medina Fes El Bali — alive with art, architecture and crafts — while the world beyond its walls awaits discovery.
Charming Temples, Gardens & Geisha of Kyoto
Coined the "City of a Thousand Temples," Kyoto oozes old world charm, steeped in centuries of spiritual tradition. It's also the perfect jumping off point for areas like Japan’s Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Nara Park.
Candy Colored Colonial City of Antigua
Founded in the early 16th century, Antigua is a small town in Guatemala surrounded by massive volcanoes and famed for its candy colored Spanish colonial buildings.
Mountain Worship Deep in the Forests of Nikkō
Nestled in verdant mountains north of Tokyo, Nikkō charms with its sacred mountain worship, Toshogu Shrine’s splendor and the wild beauty of Nikkō National Park.
Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Sun
A short drive from Mexico City, Teotihuacán charms with its soaring Sun and Moon pyramids — seen at sunrise from hot-air balloons — plus vivid murals and gleaming obsidian tools.
Near-Death Experience on Rainbow Mountain
A two-hour drive from Cusco, Vinicunca — the Mountain of Seven Colors — rises to 16,522 ft in the Andes. Its vivid stripes, born of minerals, shine best in August’s dry season.
Guide to Paracas: Islands Made of Rock & Tropical Deserts
Nestled on Peru’s sun-drenched western coast, Paracas is a delightful seaside gem — soft sandy beaches, curious wildlife and endless blue skies. From here, you can sail to the playful Ballestas Islands, wander the windswept landscapes of Paracas National Reserve or set off on an unforgettable trip toward the mysterious Nazca Lines.
Thirty-Something Never Felt So Good
What it feels like to be in your mid-thirties: a season of gentle change and quiet revelation. The latter half of my thirties has unfurled into unexpected freedom — a soft, steady confidence that comes from finally knowing who you are and what you’ll no longer compromise on.