Insights on Travel & Culture
alley cat: noun 1. a stray cat
2. an adventurous, insatiably curious person
3. verb [intransitive] to explore ~ They love to alley cat around Rome.
Here’s the perfect, packable travel jacket for women—functional yet stylish, warm yet lightweight. Best of all, this reversible space-saving garment by UbU folds to almost nothing.
Admittedly, this is not…Continue Reading
Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in southern Chile, gets our vote as one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
The top place to stay is…Continue Reading
During Carnevale, Venice’s 12-day, pre-Lenten celebration, the city becomes the greatest stage on earth.
Revelers, attired in fantastical masks and costumes, act out their fantasy of the moment. Some costumes…Continue Reading
Located in northeastern Italy just two hours from Venice, the Dolomite Mountains are not your everyday alpine range. These knife-edged peaks and towers come in irregular, fantastical shapes, as if formed by the gods during a primordial, Bacchanalian frenzy. Their vertical walls are literally in your…Continue Reading
“I travel light; as light, that is, as a man can travel who will still carry his body around because of its sentimental value.” —Christopher Fry, British playwright
For years, airline passengers have struggled to fit valuables and on-board…Continue Reading
Do you appreciate travel watches that are rugged, attractive—and attention getting?
Look no further than Panerai, a high-quality Italian-Swiss import known for its fine craftsmanship and durability. We’ve appreciated this line of watches, and worn…Continue Reading
A few years ago, I (Mary) was in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. As I strolled about, photographing the picturesque colonial architecture and taking notes…Continue Reading