Just because I do not believe in wide-scale profiling of Muslims does not mean I am soft on terrorism. I believe that al-Qaeda-type terrorism makes the last argument of kings on nations. We should not approach it as if it was merely a crime problem. I believe that Islamic terrorists should be treated as if …
Read more »PASSING ON THE RIGHT: Biking with the cows in Chiloé, Chile (ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours) From the Atacama Desert in the north to Chiloé Island in the south, Chile has an incredible diversity of culture, history, and scenery packed into its 100-mile-wide strip of territory. If you are looking for sunshine in February or springtime in …
Read more »The New Year is working its way west across Russia to all of the nations in East and East Central Europe. Celebrants waiting to ring in 2010 brave the cold in historic squares and observe local traditions. The countries of Eastern Europe bring forth different ways of wishing others a happy New Year, but the …
Read more »Matt Gross for The New York Times From left, images from 2009 trips to historic buildings in Milan and a music festival in Paris. The past year has been a busy one for this Frugal Traveler. Trips to Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, Canada, the Caribbean, Italy, France and Oregon have taken me away from home for …
Read more »We just posted our review of the best little hotel in the Coffee Triangle region of central Colombia: Sazagua Hotel in Pereira. This is a stylish, artistic boutique hotel that is appropriate to please somewhat cultured, well-traveled guest. It’s a clear step above most of the city pursuit hotels and rustic hacienda hotels dotting the …
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