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Cruising the Mediterranean: A Modern Odyssey
From Troy to Sicily, this modern Mediterranean cruise follows the path of The Odyssey’s 3,000-year-old hero.
Homer Simpson to Lead World’s Largest Chicken Dance
We’ve all heard of Oktoberfest, that annual two-week-long beer- and wurst-fueled party—though party seems a bit of an understatement, no?—held in Munich, Germany. But what...
World's Most Beautiful Ferry Rides
Float by natural and man-made wonders on the world’s most beautiful ferry rides.
The World Through Beer Goggles: Oktoberfests Everywhere!
People just can’t get enough of Oktoberfest—from shouting out “Zigga-zagga zigga-zagga hoy hoy hoy!” and singing, “Ein Prosit, ein Prosit, gemutlichkeit!” endlessly (and endlessly, and…)...
Alaska’s Winter Landscape
In the winter, Alaska returns to its untamed, natural state. Jeff Wise braves icy temperatures and mountains of snow to take in the scenery between...
America’s Wackiest Mini-Golf Courses
Prepare for major fun at these mini-golf courses, where wacky stunts, 3-D glasses, and erupting volcanoes are all part of the game.
Insider's Guide to the Hamptons
Pack your bags: this is The Hamptons like only the locals know it.
America's Best Baseball Stadiums
The best baseball stadiums bring their A-game all season with regional food, great sightlines, and plenty of traditions.
Editor’s Note | May 2012
I had been traveling in India with colleagues for a week when my real vacation began. My husband, John, had joined me in Delhi and...
