Travel

Everyone touts the Big Five in Africa - the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. They're the photogenic celebrities of the savannah that travelers year...

As the sun rises and paints the landscape fiery orange, I finally grasp the sheer magnitude of Bagan's ancient monuments from my bird's-eye perch in...

It's a bit embarrassing to wake up and find yourself drooling like a baby, especially when there's someone else to witness this cringe-worthy moment. I...

I am both repelled and fascinated by crocodiles. Their fearsome reputation precedes them and the fact that they outlived the dinosaurs has given their species...

There’s nowhere quite like Cape Town, the jewel of South Africa. This fascinating city is a meld of cultures, history and landscape, crowned by the...

Most people are incredulous when they hear there are islands in Ohio, even residents of the Midwest. I was born and raised in Chicago and...

Music has always evoked strong memories in me. When I hear a familiar song from my past, I am suddenly transported back to a distinct...

It's that time of year when you start to notice the signs of fall, like slightly cooler temps and crisp air, yellow school buses on...