Why May Is the Sweet Spot for a Machu Picchu Trek
May offers drying trails, green hills and fewer hikers before peak season; compare monthly rain, crowds and trail conditions to choose your Machu Picchu trek.
Adventure
Auckland Day Trip: Waiheke Island, New Zealand
When I was a child, I used to dream of ocean adventures and island trips while I stood on the banks of the Mississippi. When I finally set foot on Waiheke Island, New Zealand’s beautiful paradise that’s only a short ferry ride from Auckland, that dream came true. The salty air and the sound of … Read more
1 Week in Chicago
I stood on the edge of Lake Michigan last summer and looked up at the tall buildings in Chicago. The mix of culture and architecture in the Windy City had always interested me, even though it wasn’t my first trip by myself. People told me about its great museums, lively food scene, and jazz that … Read more
Metro Cave Te Ananui: glowworm tour without the crowds
Walk into Te Ananui Cave on New Zealand’s West Coast for glowworms in a managed, less-crowded experience. 3.5-hour guided tour costs $165 per adult.