Destinations

Ontario’s dynamic capital ranks among Canada’s most exciting destinations for families traveling with kids, crammed with curious historical sights, beautiful green spaces and some of the country’s headlining museums. Many of Toronto’s family-friendly highlights have an active, outdoors-focused spin, too, from canoeing on inky blue Lake Ontario to spotting baby-pink spring blossoms in High Park. 

Canada’s largest city is defined, in large part, by its many vibrant, distinct neighborhoods, as well as by its waterfront location on the northern shores of Lake Ontario. As the famously multicultural local food scene shows, many of Toronto’s best-known areas emerged alongside various waves of migration, and, for visitors, discovering these diverse districts through their

East Africa is the true spiritual home of the safari. It’s also the best place to watch wildlife on the planet. It was here in East Africa that the world first fell in love with the continent’s wildlife and wild places, with the magic of its landscapes, and with its people. Nothing captures that magic

Roughly half of the country’s international tourists land in Bali, but Indonesia is so much more than one enticing island.  One day, you can be strolling beneath the glistening skyscrapers of a modern city; the next, climbing the freezing-cold summit of a puffing volcano or beating through tropical rainforests in search of orangutans or tigers. You can start

As you drive into the Thar Desert in northwestern India, a shimmering golden city rises up like a mirage, its massive, sandcastle-like fort looming large on the horizon. Welcome to Jaisalmer, perhaps the most enchanting city in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer’s 12th-century fort has stood the test of time, as have the many families and businesses that

Paris might be one of Europe’s most dynamic cities, but the pace of life is noticeably quieter on Sundays, particularly in more residential neighborhoods such as parts of the 9th, 11th and 12th arrondissements. You might find that smaller independent shops are closed, a restaurant you wanted to try isn’t open and the local supermarket shuts early.

Visiting Liechtenstein is like stepping into a bedtime story, with cows grazing in grassy meadows, mountains that touch the clouds and a turreted castle on a hill inhabited by a prince and princess. Europe’s smallest country is located between Switzerland and Austria, with the Rhine River running down the middle. Despite the notable influence of

Paris’ flea markets date back to the late 19th century, when scavengers collecting trash from the streets of Paris were chased out of the city center by thieves. They started selling goods in the city’s outskirts, hence why the largest flea markets today are still found on the edge of the city. Over time, these

Launching off a mountain may not be top of your vacation plans, but if you’ve ever had even a passing daydream about soaring through the air and landing on a ski slope, the world of extreme sports may give you a new reason to travel. I’ve tried some of these sports, like winter paragliding in

A momentous chapter in the history of the USA, the Civil Rights Movement is more than one contained narrative. Instead, it unfolded as a series of episodes – and continues to unfold to this day. Some of the movement’s most important moments, from the beautiful (marchers moving forward, hand in hand, in Selma, Alabama) to

Genoa is often missed on today’s sweeping Italy itineraries. It wasn’t always so. In the 1500s this port city in northwest Italy was one of the richest places in Europe, and a powerful maritime republic. Today, its magnificence remains – everywhere you step are swaggering Renaissance palaces and striking Baroque churches. Sometimes it seems the

Black culture has shaped much of American history and its cultural impact around the world. In a time where conversations around race and the injustices committed against the Black community have moved to the center – triggered by the murder of George Floyd in 2020 – it is critical to preserve sites that hold significance in American

If there’s one thing we can all agree on about Italy, it’s that it always leaves us wanting more. The landscapes, the architecture, the history, the art, the food – how one can board their return flight, we’ll never know. Solution: tack on an extra weekend and go somewhere you’ve never been. Whether you’re contemplating

Africa offers experiences found nowhere else on Earth. Each year, the Great Migration sees millions of mammals traverse Tanzania and Kenya in one of nature’s greatest spectacles. But the continent extends far beyond its wildlife. Sail the Nile on elegant ships, explore South Africa‘s scenic Garden Route or trek Morocco‘s mountains and ancient medinas. Here

Often called Thailand’s “Capital in the North,” the mountainside city of Chiang Mai is an idyllic destination with bundles on offer across its rich and varied neighborhoods. The lush green scenery and ancient architecture captures the hearts of visitors, as does the range of things to do – you’re never far away from a forested

There are few places in the world that can match the beauty of Ireland’s islands. Even on wet, misty days, the islands are compelling. Their rugged features become more dramatic. They inspire stories – and adventures. Hundreds of islands dot the coastline of Ireland, each offering something special. From wild tales of pirate queens and

Italy‘s monuments have weathered millennia of history but mass tourism brings fresh challenges. Recent summers have brought viral videos of tourists swimming in Venice‘s canals, carving names into the Colosseum and even using Renaissance fountains as personal swimming pools. Italy has responded by introducing tighter restrictions across the board. After a three-month restoration project to

There is never a bad time to plan your dream trips, and Asia is full of those fantasy-inducing journeys that live rent-free in our imaginations. Will you wander the lavish palaces of India or trek through the jungle in Borneo or the mountains of Nepal? Perhaps a foodie tour of Southeast Asia is more to

By March, spring is stirring across the northern hemisphere, thawing a number of high-profile destinations from their chilly, off-peak periods – with the added bonus that the crowds have yet to arrive. Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the mercury is starting to slide in the opposite direction, attracting thrill seekers and bargain hunters for low-season

If you’re looking for lavish layers of culture, rich history, glorious natural scenery and enough adventurous activities to fill a lifetime, Indonesia should be at the top of your travel list. With an estimated 13,466 islands stretching from the Indian Ocean almost to the northern tip of Australia, this country is a whopper, too. But