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.
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...
Planning a trip to Peru but don't want the crowds in Cusco or Machu Picchu? Huaraz, north of Lima, offers some of the best hikes in Peru. If you're planning a trip to Peru, there are alternatives to the crowds in Cusco and Machu Picchu. Just north of Lima, the...
Mto Wa Mbu Village is a cultural melting pot in Tanzania's East Africa Great Rift Valley on the road to Serengeti National Park. Traveling via a tuk-tuk brings a thrill to any journey; it's like cruising around in an automated rickshaw. My husband and I sputtered past...
Visiting Oman offers enchanting surprises and warm hospitality. Here are tips for what to know when you visit Oman, including etiquette and customs. A visit to Oman, a sultanate (territory or country ruled by a sultan), is full of surprises. Many come here to see the...
There's no reason to travel the globe to experience the world's greatest spa experiences. All you need is to book a stay at Marival Armony in Mexico. I love spa days, and I love traveling. So whenever I can combine the two, I pack my bags and go. I never had the...
Peace and calm reigned amid ancient buildings with views of sacred Taos Mountain against a cobalt sky. There are many sides to Taos, a place of calm amid upheaval. These are some things to do in Taos, NM. It’s been nearly four decades since I first visited Taos. I was...
Lausanne has Medieval architecture and The Olympic Museum. Discover what else you must see in our Guide to 2 Days in Lausanne, Switzerland. Lausanne, Switzerland sits on the northern edge of Lake Geneva across from Évian-les-Bains, France. And although you can take a...
Calle Ocho in Miami's Little Havana is home to coffee shops, fruit stands, and restaurants. Here are the 10 best food finds in Little Havana. Little Havana is located on Southwest 8th Street in Miami-Dade County and lies along the Tamiami Trail, a national highway...
Experience nature and rich history while discovering Roanoke Island. Here are our favorite things to do when you visit Roanoke Island, NC. On a recent trip to Roanoke Island, North Carolina, I learned that the world’s largest statue of Queen Elizabeth I is on the...
More than the jumping-off point to Machu Picchu, discover all the port city of Lima, Peru has to offer in this ultimate guide. For many travelers, the capital city of Lima is the jumping-off point for Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the rest of Peru. But this city of more...