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Paris Jounal: Paul Durand-Ruel
The Musee du Luxembourg has devoted a show to Paul Durand-Ruel ("Paul Durand-Ruel, The Gamble of the Impresssionists"), the Impressionist impresario who also confirmed to Flaubert's dictum about being...
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The Grand Canyon With Rainbows in Hawaii
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is truly spectacular, but if you want to see an incredible canyon with a tropical flair head to what Mark Twain called "the Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Located on the...
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10 Reasons to Stay in Canary Wharf, London
Planning a trip to London typically starts with a search in the West End. This is due to the proximity to many of the main tourist sites. The West End is wonderful but it leaves much of the city...
View ArticleThe Most Dangerous Islands in the World
Sweet summer has passed, and now, fall is leaving us as well. The temperature drops, and the snowy storms are getting ready to freeze our toes and our hearts as we long for the summer heat. Click Here...
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5 Adorable English Inns
Our hotel investigators have been busy exploring the English countryside, and we're obsessed with the adorable inns they found during their travels. From former coach inns to historic guest houses,...
View Article8 Hot Tubs in Cool Places
Baby, it's getting colder outside, but that's nothing a little hot tub can't fix. There's no shortage of pools and Jacuzzis to be found around the globe, but for those in search of more spectacular...
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New York City Staycay
We didn't get away as hoped this August but no matter that didn't mean that we didn't vacation. A Staycay has become a modern concept where time may be limited but the craving for mind and body is...
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Tuning In to the Song of the South in Macon
Macon, George, calls itself the "Song of the South," and with good reason. It's the birthplace of Southern Rock, Little Richard and Otis Redding. But on a recent visit to this city in the heart of...
View ArticleWhen Once Is Not Enough
Our generation is marked by the privilege of travel. We are continuously encouraged to broaden our horizons, experience new cultures, and venture outside our comfort zones. Our high schools offer trips...
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The Republicans Won -- But Have Travelers Lost?
Have the bad guys won? It sure looks that way. The Republicans took over control of the US Senate in yesterday's midterm elections. Now I'm not saying Republicans are the bad guys, but observers...
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An American in Cuba: First Impressions
One of Havana's many abuelitas. All photos by Berit Baugher. Team Fathom went to Cuba to have a look around. Here are first impressions from their first trip to the Caribbean island trapped in time....
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9 Unsung but Amazing Attractions in Harrisburg and Carlisle PA
Oftentimes, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania seems like the forgotten, invisible city between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. But it shouldn't be. With one of the country's most magnificent public buildings, a...
View ArticleBefore Joining a Loyalty Program, Pick Your Destinations First
Airline miles, hotel points, credit card rewards... there are a slew of loyalty programs permeating the travel industry, each with its own quirks and idiosyncrasies. Among all this confusion, the...
View ArticleHow to Sell Your Study Abroad Experience to Employers
By: Anna Jonas, Junior, Dalhousie University Studying abroad is the experience of a lifetime. Your view of the world expands, you become more independent, and you learn more than you ever thought...
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Finding Courage Far From Home
One day it dawned on me: I could go anywhere. I didn't have anyone to tell me "no" except myself. That realization sparked the enormous boost of self-confidence I had needed to kick fear in the teeth...
View ArticleHow To Get Money Back For Delayed Flights In Europe
If you've ever had your travel plans disrupted by a flight delayed by three hours or more, you know just how much of a headache it causes. It's possible for a passenger in this situation to seek...
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Climbing the Eighth Highest Mountain in the World
My body was sapped of every ounce of energy. We had just finished climbing a steep thousand foot icy wall. I was standing at about 24,000 feet, the highest I had ever been in my life. The air was...
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In Thailand: Tourism & the Elephant
Tourists come to Thailand for many reasons: genuine Thai cuisine, which uses authentic ingredients that never make it to U.S. shores; the friendly people (they don't call it the Land of Smiles for...
View Article4 Reasons to Visit Idaho Now
Potatoes and skiing summarize the majority of America's perception of Idaho's attributes. Although frequently confused with residents of pancake-flat Iowa, located two doors down in the Midwest,...
View Article12 Best New Spas in the US
With the hectic holiday rush around the corner, relaxation will soon be high on the roster. Fortunately, there's an impressive array of new spas offering personalized, tailored rituals that use local,...
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