A series of audio postcards from the wide world of travel, The Traveler's Journal has aired on public radio stations across the country and the Armed Forces Radio Network around the world.
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The events that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in the fall of 1692 are well known. When two young girls began acting oddly, an old slave woman was accused of witchcraft.
Although Geochrons are stone-age in design and function compared with modern electronics, they still rank high among the world's most prestigious time pieces.
The Shannon Erne Waterway, a 200-mile swath across the heart of the Emerald Island, makes for a most wonderfully relaxing vacation.
America has undertaken many massive transportation projects that profoundly changed the course of the country's development. One of the first opened on this day in 1825.
Mention Nevada and most folks picture the dessert blossoms of Las Vegas or Reno. But there's another side to the Silver State that is more timeless and eternal.
According to the Book of Exodus, Moses led the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt 1200 years before the birth of Christ. They wandered in the desert for years before reaching this now long sacred peak.
The southern tip of Florida is one vast wetland, nearly 100 miles wide. Though a daunting place to enter, this wilderness has numerous charms for daring visitors.
Isla de Cocos lies 300 miles in the Pacific southeast of Costa Rica. The world's largest uninhabited island made an ideal setting for Michael Crichton's Jurassic imagination.
Over a million acres of sandy forestland laced by four lazy rivers lie between Philadelphia and Atlantic City. They are a shrouded expanse with both a unique history as well as many opportunities for modern recreation.
Once upon a time, vacations were measured in weeks, but modern schedules have made long trips more difficult. Yet most people can still get away for a long weekend now and then. Here are thoughts on making the most of those opportunities.
History has a long memory in this splendid city situated in the central highlands of Spain, 100 miles west of Madrid.
Travelers fond of the past will appreciate a pocket of the old south that has preserved in a singular museum situated near Baton Rouge, LA.
There are many magical and magnificent places around the planet, but any of them can be negatively impacted by tidal waves of travelers.
Currency exchanges can get a little complicated when travel takes you to Central or South America. Here are tips to keep in mind.
The capital of Sweden is a magnificent metropolis draped royally over 14 islands linked by bridges. But its most alluring asset in the summer time maybe an adjacent archipelago.
Situated where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet at the sea, Charleston, South Carolina was founded in 1670. Defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts, the modern city has much more to offer.
When flying in to most major cities, there is often a choice of airports. Sometimes the alternatives offer distinct advantages over the main choice.
Situated in the Ligurian Sea 70 miles off the west coast of Italy, this small island is known less for its beaches than for its rugged independence. But don't be fooled.
Through its system of embassies and consulates around the world, the US State Department can be a source of aid and comfort for Americans traveling abroad, even a place of refuge. But there are many things it can't do.
Over the coming weeks, a tidal wave of tartan color will flood southward across North America in Autumn's annual extravaganza.
From its historic village green to its modern city limits, Middlebury, Vermont is quintessential New England. It's also a great place to include in your leaf-peeping itinerary.
Although the world is increasingly cosmopolitan, dining customs and preferences can differ dramatically. A savvy traveler always pays attention and demonstrates respect.
Pittsburgh has transformed itself over recent decades, and not only in its transcendent Golden Triangle.
Historical roadside markers line America's blue highways, providing interesting nuggets about people and events that happened here, making this place someplace special.
The capital of Syria may be the world's oldest inhabited city. Though racked by vicious civil war for a decade, old neighborhoods are still retain their venerable roots that remind one that life endures despite the ravages of time and war.
When you drive overseas, that AAA Membership you have at home can still provide many benefits. Check before you go so you'll know.
Making sure you have the right insurance coverage is crucial BEFORE you drive your car out of the US, both north and south of the border.
In the late 19th century, Europe's elite flocked to the spa towns in the mountains of Bohemia, along what is now the border of Germany and the Czech Republic. Karlsbad, or Karlovy Vary in Czech, was, and still is, the most illustrious.
Although this island in the Indonesian archipelago has better beaches and tourism amenities than its much Bali-hooed neighbor, Lombok remains relatively unknown.
Stretching 2167 tortuous miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is America's original long trek. Most hike short sections, but each year, more than a thousand hearty souls make the entire journey. For some, it will be the journey of a lifetime.
