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Under a heavily clouded sky early the next morning, it’s time to meet some camels head-on. Mary Simaloi Lempoe, a Samburu housekeeper at Ol Lentille, takes me to George Lemuge’s home, where the camels are milked each morning—Lempoe lives in a nearby Samburu community which shares the revenue of Ol Lentille’s conservation fees. He has […]

In exchange for a handful of euros in ‘tourist tax’, these European destinations give visitors free transportation—and more. Could this serve as a model for other cities and towns looking to balance lucrative tourism with local interests? In recent years, the decision by a destination to charge a tourist tax has been met with outrage.

“My mother in-law, Jackie, has lived with a prosthetic leg since she was just 11 days old; still, this hasn’t stopped her from living a full, vibrant life. I captured this moment in her riad in Essaouira, Morocco, with the intention of creating an abstract and unique portrayal of disability. What I love about this

These findings suggest that companies should actively encourage social media participation and create online communities to enhance the preexperience phase of travel. Hotels, airlines and event organizers could share planning tips, highlight customer stories and foster connections that turn anticipation into a memorable part of the journey. Offering incentives to top contributors, encouraging photo and

In 2014, in defiance of the doctors’ prognosis and with the help of a team of local porters, Tommy tackled the Kokoda Trail—one of the world’s most gruelling hikes—to raise money for the Stroke Foundation. Despite his mobility being hampered as a result of the stroke, Tommy completed the trail in 12 days alongside his

Their week-long trips to Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Mérida cost roughly USD$4,500 per person, and include a mixture of museums, archeological sites, and cultural destinations, alongside cooking classes, market tours, and dining experiences ranging from street food vendors and holes-in-the-wall to award-winning restaurants. “You must have balance,” says de la Vega. “You can’t eat in

Take more adventures with the kidsWhen you have young kids it’s very easy to not take all the adventures you want to take. When a simple trip to the supermarket leaves your nervous system more zapped than a hungover ride on a chicken bus, just the thought of taking your kids on a camping trip

Have you seen the hashtag #deinfluencing that’s been making waves across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Reddit? It’s hardly surprising as many people have long been questioning not only if we really need all the products and experiences being pushed our way but, and most importantly, whether they are being honestly reviewed. As one user

‘My Adventures with Santa,’ Meriden In this 2019 film starring Denise Richards, Patrick Muldoon, and Barbara Eden, the “Nolan” family is unexpectedly brought together for the holidays by nothing other than a magic snowglobe. Perhaps that’s why the star of I Dream of Jeannie plays Mrs. Claus? You likely won’t find the same portal to

Japan, well-connected by lightning-fast trains, is another destination where it’s hard to choose just one city. If you’re looking for somewhere to start, however, make Kyoto your first stop to explore the region and then go beyond the city sights. The Sagano Romantic Train is a gorgeous scenic railroad through western Kyoto, and a great