Though it’s akin to picking among your children, everyone who visits Italy’s Cinque Terre region holds a secret favorite among its five villages. It could be argued that Vernazza is the sexiest; that Corniglia offers the most amazing views. My favorite? The simple, steep-sided hamlet of Manarola, because an amazing stay there let me sink […]
Sustainable travel
Vancouver’s Listel Hotel: Art with a (Green) Heart
There seems to be a disturbing trend in the “eco-lodging” title these days. Magazine and websites herald “top green hotel picks” aplenty, but rarely reveal any true sustainability beyond organic cotton sheets or recycling bins. (A good start, but not a long-term sustainability plan!) Vancouver’s Listel Hotel does just the opposite. Beneath its classy exterior, […]
Tips for Travel Among Indigenous Cultures
Interacting with modern, westernized cultures can be a fairly intuitive process; the double cheek-kiss may be one of the biggest adjustments you’ll have to make. (And such a pleasant one at that!) But venturing a bit further out of metropolitan hubs, especially in the developing world, often presents a whole new paradigm. Many intrepid travelers […]