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From the glittering lights of downtown Panama City, it’s an hour’s drive to the little beach hub of Coronado. In a matter of minutes, there’s a drastic change of view. Zip past the gleaming skyscrapers that line the half-moon of Panama Bay and over the historic Bridge of the Americas, and suddenly, you’re in the country...
Just beyond the French doors is a terrace framed by turquoise surf lapping onto the shore. A coconut palm stretches over the water, and craggy boulders reach into the blue sky. This is The Seychelles, also known as “the Garden of Eden,” 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa.
Instead of pointing you to a “best” that doesn’t exist, we’re going to point you toward European Christmas markets that are unheralded gems. They’re still popular, make no mistake. It’s just that they tend to be popular more at a local, in-the-know level since some of them are in secondary and tertiary cities.
Sucre is a medium-sized city of 300,000 people founded in the 16th century that offers many reasons to visit or live here full-time. For one, the surroundings are beautiful. Its UNESCO World Heritage centro is full of centuries-old architecture...
New Zealand consistently tops global health indexes—and for good reason. If your number one retirement priority is to improve your health and well-being, then I recommend you head down to New Zealand for a dose of the Kiwi lifestyle...
Want France with a Caribbean flair? Try the island of Martinique. Largest of the French possessions of the Windward and Leeward Islands, with a population of over 370,000 people...
Casco Viejo. Panama Canal. Volcan Baru. So many popular attractions throughout Panama that are enjoyed by tourists and residents alike. However, there is one more fascinating experience which is less touted but no less exciting...
“When you travel light, your travel becomes more streamlined and flexible. You don’t wait for checked bags or contend with lost luggage. You don’t always need a taxi or other transportation to move your things. You can walk a kilometer or two with your bags,” explains Evelin...
We've had a lot of questions about the meaning and origins of the Costa Rican phrase Pura Vida. Our Costa Rica country correspondents give their thoughts on Pura Vida and what it means to them...
One of the most memorable hotel stays I have ever experienced happened in Rome, Italy. Already excited to explore this ancient city on an anniversary trip, I could have hardly imagined the breathtaking hotel my husband, Domingo, and I would stay in. If you are looking for a unique experience that marries modern amenities with historical relics and ruins...