California can do better Without question, Amtrak services in California subsidized by the state have change to the best in the nation. These are used extensively where available and passengers generally like doing so. Nothing said here means to belittle that achievement. Who would have thought that anyone or anything could get Californians out of …

Maybe you haven’t thought about Mongolia lately, but we’ve been keeping track of the news from the steppes. Sunrise over a traditional Mongolian ger camp. Photo: David Chang   Nomadic herders are embracing solar energy for their ger tents, helping in the fight against meteorological character change.   British adventurer Ripley Davenport will walk 1700 …

Sometimes, saying “I’ll never be the like again” is a good thing. Gorilla trekking  is a life-changing experience. Little compares to the magic combination of the rainforests of Uganda and Rwanda, up-close views of these endangered animals, and a unique understanding of the 740 mountain gorillas still make their homes in the primeval forests of central Africa. We’re sure you’ll never be …

Even in the European Alps, where ski lifts as varied as the blades of a Swiss Army knife scale mountain after mountain, the 60-passenger téléphérique to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi seems impossible. It is the highest gondola in Europe, topping out at 12,605 feet, and the way-up-there view looks out over three …

Egypt, the home of the ancient pyramids, is fast becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations for British holidaymakers; with its year round warm temperatures, beautiful beaches and incredible sights it’s not hard to see why.  If you are considering Egypt holidays this year, make sure you visit the historical city of Luxor and …