“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.”
~ Aldous Huxley
See our cultural travel articles, beautiful photography and travel tips from our cultural travels around the world.
Check them out for inspiration for your next trip!
1) Bagan, Myanmar: The ancient gilded city of Bagan is home to thousands of honey-colored pagodas – check out the 9 most beautiful temples in Bagan that you absolutely must see.
2) Morocco: On a tour of the colorful Tetouan Medina in Morocco, see spices, squawking chickens, mounds of aubergine, and uh oh, sheep and goat heads!
3) Gardens around the globe: Take a peek at 21 of the most gorgeous gardens in the world.
4) Mexico: Check out 41 of the most beautiful Pueblos Magicos (“magical towns”) in Mexico. They’re, well, magical!
5) Sri Lanka: This teardrop-shaped island is fascinating – and the 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka are epic.
Trying to decide between Saint Martin vs. Sint Maarten? You can hit both on the same island (no border). But French St. Martin is better for dining and beach clubs. Dutch St. Maarten is better for nightlife, extreme plane spotting and duty-free shopping.
Discover the best Mexican beach towns, from quiet beach hamlets like Mazunte and Yelapa to luxurious coastal resorts like Cabo and Cancun.
What should you do in Split, Croatia? For starters, you must explore Diocletian’s Palace, visit the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery, walk up Marjan Hill and taste Croatian wines.
Check out the most gorgeous places to visit in Italy. Rome, of course! We love Venice too (impossibly romantic). Then there’s Lecce. Packed with Baroque architecture, it’s sometimes referred to as the “Florence of the South.”
“Where is Diocletian’s Palace?” visitors often ask when in Split, Croatia. Shopkeepers laughingly reply, “You’re in it!” The ruins of the 1,700-year-old palace are the beating heart of the Old Town.
Can you visit Dresden in 2 days? Yes! Here’s what you must do: Ogle the Green Vault treasures, bicycle the Elbe, taste Pilsner beer and see Zwinger Palace.
From the almost unbearably pretty yellow town of Izamal to Papantla (famous for its flying dancers), these are the best and most beautiful “magic towns” in Mexico.
Is it worth visiting Athens? You bet! Trendy rooftop bars have sprouted. New hotels have been built. And the modern Acropolis Museum is splendid!