Category: Travel

The View From a Riverboat Window on the Nile River

As I sat on the sun deck outside my riverboat cabin overlooking the surrounding scene, many of the most fabled attractions of Egypt came into view. The towering Pyramids of Giza were guarded by the world-famous Sphinx, whose face, believed to portray that of a pharaoh, sits on the body of a lion. I spotted…


The Lady Vanishes (1938)

While traveling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV…


The Best Family Vacation Destinations That Won’t Break the Bank

If you’re looking for the best family vacation destinations in the U.S. that won’t bust your budget, you’ll love all these amazing and easily doable options! Summer travel has never been more affordable and easy to do! When it comes to finding the best family vacations on a budget, there are actually more options out there than…


The Best Places to Enjoy Sunsets in Latin America

By Valentin Fuentes From TravelPulse Latin America offers great places to enjoy extraordinary sunsets. Its extensive geography includes beaches, mountains and deserts where travelers can enjoy amazing views amid wonderful natural diversity. Here we dive into some of the most recommended places for photography lovers and those who seek to relax with the colors of…


Meet the California Professor Who Hiked 500 Miles Across the Mojave Desert

By Matt Pawlik From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles–In teaching geology, many professors might crack open a textbook or click through a PowerPoint presentation. Nick Van Buer, an associate professor of geology at Cal Poly Pomona, has something far more interesting to share: stories, videos and maybe even a few cool scars from his 530-mile…


Try a National Park for an Affordable Family Getaway

By Emma Patch From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Want a vacation for the whole family that doesn’t bust your budget? Consider a trip to a national park. National parks stretch from Denali National Park in Alaska to the Everglades in Florida, and from Acadia in Maine to Haleakala in Hawaii. Nearly every national park, nearly every day,…


6 New Rules for Smarter European Travel

Tourism rebounded this summer in Europe—and Europe wasn’t ready. Pandemic-related staff shortages led to massive lines and flight cancelations at many airports; meanwhile, prices for hotels and taxis soared. Then there were the record-breaking temperatures that caused roads, airport runways and railroad tracks to buckle, leading to further disruptions. Our family of three visited Europe…


Dollywood Must Do’s – Fun For The Whole Family

Dollywood is a piece of heaven in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. I love the fact that the park is tucked back into the mountains so you cannot see it unless you are a guest. Without even riding anything, you can stroll through the beautiful park and enjoy the warm Smoky Mountain feel. From…


Taking the Kids: To a Fall Festival

Trailing sheep, mating elk, or maybe tarantulas? They are the subjects of popular fall festivals, along with apples, pumpkins, cranberries, brats and beer, pirates, starry skies and even covered bridges. Fall festivals are back big time across the country, offering the chance for an outdoor-oriented getaway from chores, soccer, swim meets, etc. Some are strictly…


Looking to Get Away? 10 Cost-Saving Tips for Thrifty Travelers

By Chris Riemenschneider From Star Tribune Minneapolis–Traveling in 2022 presents a dilemma. Most of us are pining for far-flung adventures after close-knit quarantining. But that pent-up demand has been met with jacked-up prices for just about everything, especially gas. Airlines, airports, hotels and car rental companies are often understaffed, undersupplied and overbooked. “Everything is just…