Travel

Breathtaking views

HONG KONG — India has the Taj Mahal. In France, of course, it’s the Eiffel Tower. Russia has Red Square and South Africa has Cape Town’s Table Mountain. Each a treasure, and each reason enough for a pilgrimage.

The East Coast’s Portland

PORTLAND, Maine – I was in Portland all of 10 minutes when its soul rolled by on two wheels: a gentleman pedaling through downtown on one of those ridiculously tall bicycles with an oversize front wheel and tiny back wheel.

Poulsbo is more than silly hats with horns

Get your Viking on in Poulsbo, the cute Norwegian-esque town with decadent pastries, lutefisk dinners and, yes, horned hats. This weekend is Viking Fest.

The often-overlooked treasures of Cuzco

CUZCO, Peru – As many a Peruvian traveler can tell you, climbing Machu Picchu is easy, especially if you take one of those tourist buses that do most of the work. It’s embracing Cuzco that can be hard.

5 ways to enjoy the Washington coast

It doesn’t matter if it’s spring break, Easter break, midwinter break or you just need a break, the Washington coast offers plenty of recreational escapes in the coming month.

Get cozy on the Oregon coast

Fresh oysters sizzled on the grill as the shells began to open. The appetizers would be ready soon.

Roman ruins

MEKNES, Morocco – Visitors to Morocco usually head straight for the beaches or plunge into the winding alleys of exotic medieval markets, but this rich North African country also has a wealth of ruins from its days as a Roman colony.

Palm Springs just right for sun-starved families

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Best known as a desert decampment for seniors, gays and rehab-seeking actors, Palm Springs has become my young family’s warm-weather destination of choice. Many of our friends and even some native Californians we know have trouble understanding why.

Roaring into the sun

KEY WEST, Fla. — Lots of Northerners shake off the last of the cold weather with a trip south this time of year. We decided to head into the Florida sunshine on two wheels, on a motorcycle trip from Miami down through the Keys, where the flat lanes seem to skim you over the blue-and-aquamarine, coral-lined sea before you’re vaulted skyward up a causeway and on to another island.

On the Road for March 4: Razor Clam Festival

The best winter resort you haven’t heard of (yet)

SOELDEN, Austria —We arrived in Soelden after heavy snows had fallen and the sky had grown as blue and clear as an Alpine lake. (“We” being a family of three: husband, wife and a toddler named Ryan.)

Whidbey delivers a wintry getaway

Whidbey Island delivers a quiet, affordable, charming visit this time of year.

Restrictions, fees vary for children flying alone

Summer is the busiest season for kids flying solo, and there are a number of things to consider before you make travel plans. Fees and restrictions vary for each airline, so you'll want to know the details before buying a ticket.

The amazing wildlife of Tanzania

IN THE SERENGETI, Tanzania - The lion isn't sleeping tonight, and neither are most of the people around him.