I've been to the city of Ketchikan twice before on a cruise ship. Visiting it by private boat is a whole different experience. ​ Steeped in a long history of fishing, the Ketchikan area was first popu...

French hotel operator and franchisor Accor is growing its portfolio in Saudi Arabia, with the planned opening of the first Novotel-branded property in the city of Madinah (Medina). The group is partne...

There's something about a carousel that brings the kid out in me I'm not sure whether it is the sight of the colorful and whimsical animals, the sound of the old calliope, or the smell of the ever-pre...

A self-governing British overseas territory, the Falkland Islands lie in the South Atlantic Ocean east of the South American coast. Because of their remoteness they're not everyone's cup of tea, but i...

I timed my arrival in Tuscany with the jousting festival​ ​The Saracen Joust of Arrezo is held the first Sunday in September every year.  The Parade This is a colorful display of rivalry. Partici...

Hilton has announced an expansion of its hotel presence in Cameroon with the launch of its upmarket DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Douala, the country's largest city. An opening date is still to be ann...

The Ardennes is a region in southeast Belgium that extends into Luxembourg, Germany and France. Once the scene of fierce battles in both World Wars, its rugged terrain encompasses rolling valleys, mea...

The Curonian Spit and the towns of Karklė and Kintai remain largely undiscovered spots for camping. This is where one will find the country's natural monuments such as Parnidis Dune, the Village of Mi...

The Tennessee city of Nashville has been linked with some of the world's most-loved Country hits. Music City, which is the home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, attracts artists, musician...

​The most anticipated ascent of the iconic West Highland Way ​Despite its ominous name, the Devil's Staircase in Glencoe is a relatively short and very pleasant hike. The path has been much improved o...

​ The Celtic Routes take in the three Irish counties of Wicklow, Waterford and Wexford, and the three Welsh counties of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. Scenic cycling and walking paths ...

Driving through the desert of central Arizona, I came across a somewhat futuristic-looking structure.​ From the road, it looks like a habitat on Mars. Upon closer inspection, the ultramodern structure...