Our Wander writers have an interest in the cultural aspects of travel whether it be art, local foods, traditions, festivals, or history. Cultural travel will enrich you as you broaden your understanding of the places you visit.
Scottsdale, Arizona, has museums, galleries, and sculptures filled with art to fit every taste. These are the best places to see art in Scottsdale, Arizona. When people ask why I love visiting Paris, I respond that it is because of the art and parks. I guess it is no...
All-inclusive resorts, when done well, are an easy and fun way to vacation. Here is what I discovered at three amazing all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. I never understood the appeal of all-inclusive resorts, even luxury ones. These packaged vacations, which allow you...
Petra is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Find out what makes this Jordanian World Heritage Site so amazing. Set among the red sandstone canyons and cliffs of southern Jordan, the ancient city of Petra once served as the capital of the Nabataean Empire....
Traveling the El Chepe train through Mexico's Copper Canyon is a thrilling experience. Discover what to see and do in Copper Canyon. The rays from the rising sun splayed across the horizon. It was like an overturned well of ink, spreading slowly at first, and then it...
While most visitors to Israel experience the main population centers, you might want to consider exploring the Negev Desert in Israel. This is an ideal way to experience more of the country. First-time visitors to Israel are easily overwhelmed by tour options. Even...
Phuket, Thailand, is one of the world's most romantic destinations. Plan your escape with our guide to the best honeymoons in Phuket. Dubbed the "Pearl of the Andamans," Phuket on Thailand's west coast is unquestionably romantic. Its world-renowned sandy beaches and...
Experience cruising to Norway onboard Holland America's newest ship, Rotterdam. Read on to explore the ship and must-see stops along the way. Experience cruising to Norway onboard Holland America's newest ship, Rotterdam. I feel a unique kinship with different cruise...
To understand the culture of the American West, take time to visit Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West in Old Town Scottsdale. While Scottsdale, Arizona, has grown into a chic bustling city, it retains some of its Western charms. From the rustic...
Old City Bangkok, or Rattanakosin, is filled with treasures and delights. Here is what to see and do in Thailand's Old City Bangkok. Old City Bangkok, or Rattanakosin as it is more correctly known, is Bangkok's birthplace. It was created by Siam's King Rama I in 1782....
Silversea Cruises, recognized for its personalized small ship experience, all-suite cabins, and noteworthy butler service, is the ideal ship for cruising Iceland. After decades of booking cruises on ships with 2,000 to 3,000 passengers, my husband Ira and I opted for...