
March 10, 2025
On St. Patrick’s Day, people the world over celebrate all things Irish with parades, festivals, “the wearing of the green,” and dyeing everything from beer and bagels to the entire Chicago River to the color green. In honor of the holiday, we invite you to take a moment to learn about the Irish language.
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March 03, 2025
In 2025, Americans traveling to Europe will need to obtain a travel authorization before their trip. Learn about this new measure here.
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February 25, 2025
From Alexander the Great to Paul the Apostle, and the ancient Greeks to the Ottoman Empire, Thessaloniki has remained as a crossroads of Europe for some 2,300 years. Dig in for a history lesson on Greece's atmospheric "co-capital".
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February 24, 2025
“Alaska isn’t all cold and darkness like people may think,” says Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald, a native of the state. “I bust many assumptions people have about what life is like here,” she says. Keri-Lyn enjoys showing her guests the different lifestyles on our Alaska's Untamed Wilderness small group tour, “…from living in remote villages off the […]
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February 20, 2025
With so much of the world to discover, deciding your next travel destination can become its own journey. So, we’ve worked with our in-house experts and pored over articles from industry experts like Travel + Leisure and The New York Times to identify five of the top locations to travel to in 2025.
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February 12, 2025
Every culture around the world has its own unique twist on Valentine's Day traditions. Carved wooden spoons? Underwater weddings? Mayan parades? Learn about all these (and more) here.
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February 04, 2025
Traveling to the unspoiled wilderness of Africa for a safari is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for many. Unlike most vacations though, safaris require specific clothing. To help you prepare, we have put together a packing guide so you will be comfortable and appropriately dressed in the bush.
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January 31, 2025
Did you know that your smartphone can be one of your most valuable travel tools? With ever-growing lists of useful features, smartphones are the ultimate multi-purpose device. Click to see a list of practical ways to use your smartphone while traveling.
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January 24, 2025
Today, Egyptians rely on traditional felucca sailboats for fishing, travel, trade, and recreation, much as they have for thousands of years. Guests traveling on Egypt & the Eternal Nile and Treasures of Egypt experience an authentic felucca sail as they enjoy a leisurely sightseeing cruise on the Nile.
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January 23, 2025
Italian by birth and Viennese by choice, Raffaele “Raffa” Marmo found his calling as a tour director. “I had no idea how much this job would positively impact my life!” says Raffa.
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January 21, 2025
Winter has reached its peak, but if you’re anything like us, you’re probably already looking ahead at your summer travel plans. So, we’ve collected five cool-climate tours that are perfect for beating the summer heat – after all, those warm “dog days” are approaching faster than you think!
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January 17, 2025
Sheets of water cascading from cliffs, mountains, and glaciers rank among nature’s most jaw-dropping sights. Luckily, Earth hosts an abundance of these natural vistas; from Iceland to Turkey and Zambia to Argentina, below are five waterfalls you can visit on our small group tours.
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