For more than 3,000 years, Mexico has celebrated Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. It is believed that during this annual holiday, which takes place Nov. 1-2, the souls of the deceased return to their families, ensuring that their memories and spirits live on. It’s a magical time to visit….
This post on holiday travel safety went up when we were all dealing with rough travel times overall, in late 2020. The situation has gotten back to normal, but I’m leaving the advice that’s evergreen. In a normal year, this time on the calendar brings lots of articles about holiday travel: we read about packed…
Another strange headline that will never make it to the top of the Google rankings means…a new issue of Perceptive Travel! We’re obviously not publishing articles written by a search engine optimization robot or someone in charge of clickbait at Buzzfeed. Instead, we’ve been bringing you deeper narrative stories from book authors since 2006. Unlike…
Trying to figure out the best time to visit to Europe can be confusing. Everyone wants to travel when the weather is nice, without fear of cold or rain getting in the way. Choosing when to go to Europe will have a large impact on your trip. It can easily break your experience if you…
As the world nears the climate change tipping point, learning how to reduce carbon footprint is becoming increasingly important on both a personal and collective level. While politicians wrestle with the question “What is climate change?” and debate the causes of climate change, most people can clearly see the harmful impact these changes are already…
When The Gant opened its doors in 1973, a daily adult lift ticket to ski in Aspen cost just $5. My, how times have changed! (A daily lift ticket now costs upwards of $200 when not purchased in advance.) What hasn’t changed in 50 years? The Gant continues to offer comfortable condominium-style accommodations for visitors…
In Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city, you might want to balance the historic vibes with cutting edge accommodation. If so, you can opt for a new hotel called The Place Tainan. Part of the Hotel Royal family, it opened in 2022. The hotel is light, bright, and full of high-tech embellishments. Guests enjoy its modern décor…
Editor’s Note: This post went up when the covid pandemic was at its worst and widespread vaccination hadn’t happened yet. Then it was updated with more info after a government mask mandate went into effect, so this is now a look back at history. American Airlines is still more likely to disappoint you than make…
Do you think this itinerary is a lot with the # of days I’ve allocated for each country? I am a fairly fast and efficient traveler, but would love your advice in regards to travel time, etc. Finland 4 daysSweden 3Denmark 3Germany 12Belgium 3Netherlands 4Czech Republic 4Austria 4Hungary 3Croatia 5Turkey 5Greece 8Italy 16Switzerland 4France 13Spain…
Can a landmark like Hotel 24 South embody a city’s spirit? You bet. The independently-owned Hotel 24 South in Staunton, Virginia, is not only a iconic architectural gem. The Historic Hotels of America property is also a cultural beacon. The hotel sits in the heart of an downtown full of entrepreneurs. Just walk a few…
