What makes African islands so different from one another?

Africa’s islands are remarkably diverse. Some are steeped in centuries of Swahili trading history, others blend French and Creole influences, while one is home to wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. You can hike an active volcano, wander medieval streets where...

From Remote Islands to Historic Mansions: 5 Days Beyond the Crowds in Wales

I’m following a narrow sheep path along the cliffs of Bardsey Island, and there is nothing between me and the sea but a hundred feet of air. Below, in the bay, eight gray seals are playing in the water. I can hear their grunts carrying up on the wind. Aside from my...

Inside Dharavi: A Slumdog Millionaire Tour of Mumbai’s Most Famous Slum

Booking a Crystal Cruise that begins in Mumbai, India, crosses the Indian Ocean, and ends in Mombasa, Kenya, gave us the perfect excuse to spend several days exploring Mumbai. We had already traveled extensively through northern India and welcomed the chance to...

France, Italy and Monaco in One Day: A Seamless, Stress-Free Itinerary

One of the things I love most about traveling in Europe is how easy it is to cross international borders. Along the Mediterranean coast, France, Italy, and Monaco sit so close together that exploring all three in a single day is surprisingly possible. What was it...

Why Some Conversations Click and Others Don’t

We’re told that deep questions lead to real connection. A newly published study put two strangers in a room, scanned their brains simultaneously, and found that’s only part of the story.

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