The historic city of Athens, the capital of ancient and modern Greece, is a great destination for families with kids. Visit centuries-old temples and ruins to learn about art, history, and the myths of Greek Antiquity; explore an... Read More

We often find ourselves envious of Odysseus. Sure, the hero spent 20 years away from his Ithaca home, his wife, and his son, but his travels read like the journey of our dreams: his odyssey included stops (albeit often harrowing)... Read More

Updated May 2024Having scoured our bookshelves and after asking our expert guides to weigh in on their favorites, we’ve come up with our picks for the 10 best books set in Japan. 1. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami T... Read More

Throughout most of its history (in AD at least), Rome has been the home of powerful and ambitious papal nobility. These nobles left their mark not only on Rome's history, but also on the physical fabric of the city: each family h... Read More

France is famous—or perhaps infamous—for being a country of passion and heartbreak, of liaisons dangereuses and romantic rifts. Yet amongst the many tales of Parisian paramours and Loire lotharios, the royal rivalry between Diane... Read More