TRAVEL WRITING:
CENTRAL AMERICA
GO LAST MINUTE: There’s so much more to Panama than just the Canal, yet for many travelers worldwide, the nation’s industrial feat — one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World — is the first, and sometimes only, association that comes to mind. (24 July 2023)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: Imagine walking to dinner and hearing the cries of howler monkeys above in the trees. (26 July 2023)
THE BERNARDSVILLE NEWS: With its tropical forests, Mayan ruins and pristine coastline, there is a reason that Belize has become increasingly popular over time. (24 October 2019)
PURA VIDA: ESCAPE TO THE GOLD COAST OF COSTA RICA
FALSTAFF: Pura Vida is more than just a national motto in Costa Rica, it’s also a way of life. (17 July 2023)
RECORDER NEWSPAPERS: If you’re looking for the perfect blend of culture and adventure, look no further than Panama. (24 August 2022)
TRIPSAVVY: The country of Belize has one of the lowest population densities in the world, with about one person per 36 square miles, and this allows for some beautiful nature and wildlife, but it also accounts for some difficulty for tourists navigating backcountry roads. (23 December 2019)
TRIPSAVVY: With its lush rainforests and pristine beaches, Belize is a hidden gem nestled along the Caribbean Sea. (11 October 2019)
GO OVERSEAS: According to the Gallop World Index, Costa Rica is one of the happiest countries in the world. (7 November 2019)
TRIPSAVVY: Hiking in Belize is an activity that allows tourists to take in the full range of the country's natural beauty, from the Caribbean Sea to the crystal caves and lush tropical forests. (23 December 2019)
GO LAST MINUTE: Summer may be almost over, which is all the more reason to ensure that your Labor Day is anything but laborious. (11 August 2022)
THE TOP 7 WINTER TRIPS TO BOOK NOW
GO LAST MINUTE: Why is it that summer vacations get all the attention, all the hype? (3 November 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Forget a room of one’s own — how about an entire private island instead? (2 December 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: As a travel writer, I’ve visited more than 70 countries, and have had countless wildlife experiences venturing into the wild (25 October 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Always wanted to observe zebras on the grasslands of East Africa or sail the Rio Negro to the heart of the Amazon Rainforest? (18 March 2022)
GO LAST MINUTE: Are you for scuba? (28 October 2021)
GO LAST MINUTE: Summer is almost upon us, and there’s no better time to begin planning your trips than now when flight deals and hotel stays abound. (15 June 2023)
GO LAST MINUTE: After enduring the second year in a row in which international travel remained frustratingly complicated or out-of-reach, we all deserve to reach for the stars. (12 January 2022)
BRIT + CO: In search of some good vibrations this winter to escape the shorter days, colder nights, and drastically diminishing returns from cuffing season? If the conch-tastic idyll of the Caribbean is the first region that comes to mind, you’re not alone. (23 December 2018)
GO LAST MINUTE: Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. (12 September 2022)
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS UPDATE: TOP 7 REOPENING COUNTRIES
GO LAST MINUTE: It’s 2022, and travel that has been impossible or near-impossible since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 has finally become available once more for travelers. (23 March 2022)
FORBES: If you love birds, we suggest you start the next decade on a high note by flying to one of these top birdwatching destinations in 2020. (1 February 2020)
FORBES: Transform your quarantined happy hour to a sunset happy hour in the tropics with these Caribbean cocktails. (28 March 2020)
GO LAST MINUTE: In the wake of enforced lockdowns, it should be no surprise that so-called “revenge travel” has become a trend in 2021. (31 August 2021)
FORBES: Summer travel may get all the attention, but isn’t wintertime when most of us genuinely need a break (26 November 2019)
FORBES: From the jungles of Central America to the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska, we've identified parts of the planet that still boast an unspoiled natural beauty. (27 August 2019)
TRIPSAVVY: While the Caribbean is eternally popular for travelers looking to escape the snow and hail of the winter months up north, the fall is also a great time to visit—if you can manage to avoid the hurricanes. (3 August 2020)
FORBES: At a time when authoritative voices are more needed in travel than ever, we interviewed 15 Black travel writers on their favorite trips, stories, and what's next. (21 July 2020)
FORBES: Jody Diamond never believed she would have a career in luxury tourism. (31 May 2020)
FORBES: Read these books to go on a mental vacation to a faraway land without ever leaving your couch. (19 March 2020)
10 TRENDING PLACES TO VOLUNTEER ABROAD IN 2021
GO OVERSEAS: If you’re looking to volunteer abroad in 2021 but eager to avoid the well-trodden paths of other civically-minded expats, you’re in luck. (28 December 2020)
6 REASONS TO CHOOSE AN UNCONVENTIONAL STUDY ABROAD DESTINATION
GO OVERSEAS: When it comes to going overseas for an extended period of time as a student, it is easy to be tempted by the more predictable, obvious choice of destination. (29 September 2020)
THE TRAVEL HUB: In the past 12 months, I’ve trekked the Great Wall of China and embarked on a husky safari above the Arctic Circle. I’ve ventured into the Amazon Rainforest on a tiny, motorized canoe after nightfall, the stars in the sky reflecting on the black waters of the Rio Negro. I’ve risen at dawn to catch the sun rising over the Caribbean Sea in the West Indies and been woken from sleep to the sound of hippos returning to their riverside enclave in the Masai Mara at dawn. (12 June 2019)
THE BERNARDSVILLE NEWS: It’s chic to complain about airports. It suggests so much about the sophistication of the speaker: I travel so often, I practically live in an airport and it’s horrible. I’m so important that each delay or minor inconvenience will have ripple effects on the rest of my life. (11 March 2019)
BRIT + CO: Jay-Z may have professed his love for the concrete jungle, but sometimes nothing can replace the natural version (especially if it happens to be in Belize). (16 October 2018)
BRIT + CO: Rather than painstakingly researching destinations, what if you decided to just trust in the stars to lead you to your next vacation? (12 October 2018)
The Bernardsville News: Wherever you go, there you are. Whoever authored this statement (widely believed to be Confucius, though the internet routinely disagrees) I’ve no doubt that they spent an infinite amount of time in airports—emotionally, if not physically. (11 September 2018)
BRIT + CO: You may think there are only Seven Wonders of the World, but did you know there are actually more than a thousand of them? (24 June 2018)
BRIT + CO: While we don’t recommend traveling just for the Instagram, you could do worse for a souvenir than epic vacay pictures with triple-digit likes. (17 June 2018)
GO OVERSEAS: With over 60 million displaced people in need of our help, there has never been a more important time to volunteer with refugees. (3 April 2018)
THE FLAGSHIP: Let's do ourselves a favor this year and make resolutions we actually want to keep... Such as skiing atop a live volcano, or taking a selfie with a penguin. (15 January 2018)
THE FLAGSHIP: The holiday season is upon us, and as many of us return home for Thanksgiving, we revert back to our high school ways. (14 November 2017)