Tag: Travelogue.

Hotel guide across Germany and Switzerland: Soho House Berlin, Mont Cervin Palace in Zermatt, Chedi Andermatt, and Bürgenstock Resort with Alpine Spa.

Sunset photography at the Grand Canyon. First post back after a long hiatus from the blog.

A week in St. Barths for Thanksgiving with family, featuring Gustaf III Airport's famous landing, villa rentals, Colombier Beach, and dining across the island.

Photos from Rome including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, and Trevi Fountain. A visual tour of Italy's capital landmarks.

A visual tour of Florence's landmarks: the Ponte Vecchio, Florence Cathedral, Galleria dell'Accademia, and the Arno River.

Photos from a week-long Italy vacation to Venice, Florence, and Rome. Kris Koeller's travel photography from May 2014.

Thanksgiving trip to Anguilla and St. Barth's: flights, Viceroy resort, beaches, and island hopping through the Caribbean.

Two days in Cascais, Portugal's coastal escape west of Lisbon. Visit Cabo da Roca and Boca de Inferno by car from this Atlantic seaside town.

Two-day Porto itinerary: explore Vila Nova de Gaia's port lodges, the Dom Luis I bridge, and stay at The Yeatman hotel with views over the Douro River.

A visit to Portugal's oldest wine region and a stay at Quinta Romaneira, a working winery in the Douro Valley near Porto.

Two-day walking tour of Lisbon's hilltop neighborhoods, ceramic tiles, and historic sites. Includes Alfama, Bairro Alto, São Jorge Castle, and practical tips for visitors.

Visit Harbin's International Snow & Ice Festival, the world's largest winter carnival. Giant ice sculptures lit by LED lights, Russian architecture, and brutally cold northeast China.

Walk the 2,100-foot Long Corridor and frozen lake at Beijing's Summer Palace. Hand-dug in the 1100s, it remains a feat of imperial engineering and art.

Five days at Parrot Cay resort on a private island 40 minutes from Providenciales. Crystal-clear water, white sand beaches, and luxury Caribbean getaway.

Airboat ride and alligator feeding tour with Jungle Erv near Goodland, Florida. See Florida wetlands wildlife up close in the Ten Thousand Islands.

A day at Shanghai's 2010 World Expo visiting pavilions from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Morocco. More curiosity than revelation.

A three-day visit to Shanghai in 2010 covering Yu Gardens, the world's fastest MagLev train, and dining in Xin Tian Di. Photos and travel notes from China's most cosmopolitan city.

Three days in Beijing covering the Great Wall, Forbidden City views, and hot pot dinners. Travel tips for navigating the capital.

A 2010 trip to Cancun's Hotel Zone with photos from the beach, Ritz Carlton, and nearby Tulum. Safety, deals, and what to expect as a tourist destination.

A two-day Kyoto itinerary covering Kiyomizu-dera, the Golden Temple, and Ryoan-ji zen garden. Travel tips for the Shinkansen and getting around Japan's ancient capital.

A week in Tokyo with stops in Kyoto and Nikko. Hotels, transit tips, and photos from April 2010.

A five-day trip through Montreal and Quebec City, exploring Old Town streets, French heritage sites, and local food like poutine and smoked meat.

Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal serves extreme Quebecois cuisine focused on pork and foie gras. We tried duck in a can, pig shank, and foie gras poutine.

A spring road trip from New York to Buffalo's historic architecture and Niagara Falls. Wings at Anchor Bar, the American and Canadian sides of the falls, and why Buffalo deserves a stop.

Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, failed chicken nugget hunt, and a sleigh ride through Banff National Park in winter.

Lake Louise freezes solid in January. See Johnston Canyon, the Fairmont's ice sculptures, and an ice throne at the hotel entrance.

Winter visit to Banff National Park in Alberta. Cold temperatures, quiet trails, and mountain photography from January.

Experiencing Ramadan in Morocco: daily fasts, mosque calls to prayer, and what happens when tourists eat at McDonald's before sunset.

A three-day Jeep tour through Morocco's Atlas Mountains and Draa Valley to the Sahara. Berber villages, tagine meals, and one memorable camel ride.

Travel to Marrakech after a missed connection from Madrid. Explore the walled Medina, take a Moroccan cooking class, and visit Djemaa el Fna bazaar.