When bad things happen to good travelers

05-23-2004

On some trips, anything that can go wrong will.
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Views of Vancouver: Multicultural metropolis boasts matchless vistas and attractions

05-16-2004

Canada's major Western metropolis is a young and vibrant city, in terms of both history and population.
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10 health tips for travel in the tropics

05-09-2004

Medical experts agree there are no health guarantees when visiting the tropics. You can do everything right and still get sick, or everything wrong and stay well.
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Death by elephant shows nature's sobering side

04-18-2004

Recently, sad news reached me regarding the March 30 death of Fortune Mkhize, a 27-year-old ranger and "trails" guide in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, a vast wilderness preserve in South Africa's Kwazulu-Natal province.
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Canaan Valley offers down-home downhill fun

04-15-2004

Set on the edge of the vast Monongahela National Forest near Seneca Rocks and Dolly Sods, the 15-mile-long Canaan Valley (pronounced Ka NANE), at 3,200 feet above sea level, claims to be the highest valley east of the Rockies.
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A brief history of time-keeping

04-04-2004

Today is unique, and not only because it happens to be the start of daylight-saving time.
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Cruise of Inside Passage provides breathtaking views of wildlife and scenery

03-28-2004

"Bear." The subdued, slightly startled cry from one sharp-eyed passenger gained volume as it spread quickly through the dining room of the Spirit of Endeavour.
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Go with the floe when exploring glaciers

03-28-2004

The Mendenhall glacier is several miles wide and nearly 13 miles long, but it is only one of some 40 rivers of ice that flow down from the Juneau Icefield.
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Before you rent a car, know your insurance coverage

03-07-2004

Silly me for not realizing that the daily insurance coverage could be nearly as expensive as the daily rental rates.
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Skaters warm up to Ottawa's 5-mile-long rink

02-22-2004

This article was a winner in the 2005 Canadian Lights awards for travel writing about Canada
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Canaan Valley offers down-home downhill fun

02-15-2004

Set on the edge of the vast Monongahela National Forest near Seneca Rocks and Dolly Sods, the 15-mile-long Canaan Valley (pronounced Ka NANE), at 3,200 feet above sea level, claims to be the highest valley east of the Rockies.
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PIN down ways to remember codes

01-18-2004

Like many people these days, I am overwhelmed by the proliferation of passwords and secret codes that have accumulated in my life. The very safeguards designed to protect my security often prevent me from accessing my own accounts.
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The roots of Christmas and routes of St. Nick

12-21-2003

Though Christmas can be a highly ritualized and spiritual experience for believers, the holiday has transcended religious boundaries and become an occasion for the giving and receiving of gifts, even in cultures not entirely motivated by consumerism.
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South African floral kingdom surrounds eco-resort

12-14-2003

Botanically speaking, the magnificent mountains, verdant valleys and sweeping coastal plains of Africa's southwestern tip are a world apart.
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Backpackers brave wild animals, heat and exhaustion in wilderness reserve

12-14-2003

By several measures, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi is South Africa's premier game park.
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From rappelling to sea kayaking, Cape crusaders seek adventure

12-14-2003

Standing with my back to a sheer, 400-foot cliff overlooking the South Atlantic, I took a step backward over the edge.
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Traveling alone can be rite of passage for teens

12-07-2003

The airlines require all children 14 and under who are traveling alone to be registered as unaccompanied minors and pay an extra fee, which allows for supervision en route by airline personnel. However, once they reach their 15th birthday, they are considered young adults and free to travel on their own.
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Mayflower voyagers weathered rough trip

11-23-2003

On Sept. 16, 1620,a badly overloaded 180-ton vessel slipped out of Plymouth Harbor, England, for a 2,700-mile voyage across the stormy Atlantic.

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Travel to Europe just got much harder

11-02-2003

This weekend's termination of US Airways' direct service from Pittsburgh to London is a real setback for local travelers.
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When bad tours happen to good people

10-19-2003

Gene Keidan is one of the lucky ones. At least she got to finish the trip she'd planned, even if she had to pay 25 percent more.
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The travel of sport

10-05-2003

Although they're not normally thought of as frequent business travelers, the players and staffs of sports teams spend a lot of their season traveling around the country to take care of business.
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Some big benefits of small ships

09-21-2003

In virtually all popular cruising areas, a range of smaller ships offer an alternative experience to the mass appeal of the megaliners.
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Making foreign connections

09-07-2003

Electrical power is neither generated nor delivered the same way everywhere around the world.
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A long day's journey

08-24-2003

Whatever the outcome of ongoing negotiations with US Airways on the future of its hub operations at Pittsburgh International, it is clear that our airport's primary carrier has already decided to erase the International from its nameplate
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Planning a honey of a honeymoon

08-23-2003

Although the origins of the word "honeymoon" are not entirely clear, it's generally associated with the notion that the first month of marriage is always the sweetest.
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