Month: July 2011

Angkor Wat Through the Lens

Angkor Wat is a historic temple complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It has been used as a religious temple for several faiths including Hinduism and Buddhism. The structures…

The Bavarian Maibaum Festival

The Maibaum or Maypole festival is a typical Bavarian cultural event. It has been taking place in towns throughout Germany and Austria since the 16th century. Follow the…

The Most Popular Travel Magazines

What are the most popular travel magazines? The most objective way to answer to this question is to consider the overall circulation. According to data from the Audit…

10 Most Visited Countries [Map]

Each year, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) collects data on the international tourist arrivals for every country in the world. The most visited countries for the past year…

How to Travel with Kids

Traveling with kids can be fun, but challenging. Jia Chang offers tips for getting your children to be excited for your next trip along with lessons on how…

Matanzas Beyond the Resorts

Natural beauty, rural communities, and urban centers meet in the Cuban province of Matanzas. Famous for their Varadero beach, Matanzas is the second largest province in Cuba. While…

Why Do People Travel [Chart]

World tourism arrivals reaches 940 million in 2010 according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The majority or 51 percent of the international tourists were motivated to travel…

What Women Business Travelers Want

A recent Hilton Garden Inn survey conducted by Opinion Research Corp. revealed that female business travelers enjoy hotel perks most when traveling for work. Specifically, women enjoyed having…

Lao Fishermen on the Mekong

Luang Prabang is a pleasant city in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The city is one of the popular tourist stops in this former French colony. The area…