CROSSING TIME ZONES

Language lessons: Hindi adventures in India

Language lessons: Hindi adventures in India
February 28, 2011
Border Crossings

Digging through my computer files recently, I came across this essay about language-related encounters in India and thought it worth …Read the Rest

How to take better travel photos: Learn the rule of thirds

How to take better travel photos: Learn the rule of thirds
February 25, 2011
In Focus

This week I’m pleased to launch an ongoing series of tips for improving your travel photography. Although many of these …Read the Rest

All in the family: Personalized New Zealand sheep farm visits with the Nells of Middle Rock Station

All in the family: Personalized New Zealand sheep farm visits with the Nells of Middle Rock Station
February 23, 2011
Border Crossings

Things are tough in New Zealand this week following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. I’d been planning this blog post …Read the Rest

Conservation and sustainable development in Sweden’s Kosterhavet National Park: A conversation with park director Anders Tysklind

Conservation and sustainable development in Sweden’s Kosterhavet National Park: A conversation with park director Anders Tysklind
February 21, 2011
EcoZone

Off the west coast of Sweden, not far from the Norwegian border, lies Kosterhavet National Park, the country’s first marine …Read the Rest

Featured Photo: Tango dancers, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Featured Photo: Tango dancers, Buenos Aires, Argentina
February 18, 2011
In Focus

If there’s one art form that’s inextricably linked with Argentina, it’s the tango, that controlled yet sensual dance form that …Read the Rest

Exploring Sweden’s Koster Islands

Exploring Sweden’s Koster Islands
February 16, 2011
Border Crossings

This summer I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful Koster Islands off the west coast of Sweden. My article …Read the Rest

A wee taste of Burns Night: Haggis, whisky, and Scotland’s national bard

January 25, 2011
Destinations

This evening, Scots and Scotophiles around the world will be sitting down for one of the most unique celebrations on …Read the Rest

Want to be a travel writer? Jump start your career on assignment to Turkey for Rough Guides

Want to be a travel writer? Jump start your career on assignment to Turkey for Rough Guides
January 24, 2011
Tips & Trips

If you’ve always wanted to be a travel writer but haven’t known how to get started, here’s a fabulous opportunity …Read the Rest

Renewable energy changes lives in rural Nicaragua

Renewable energy changes lives in rural Nicaragua
January 21, 2011
Changemakers

Imagine having to walk for an hour just to get water for drinking or washing. Or having to complete all …Read the Rest

Music on the rocks: Geilo, Norway’s IceMusic festival kicks off Thursday

Music on the rocks: Geilo, Norway’s IceMusic festival kicks off Thursday
January 18, 2011
Nordic Corner

I’ve heard about ice hotels, ice bars, even ice movie screens, but this is a first for me: a music …Read the Rest