Scott Bay

Fernweh might prompt us to indulge our ‘farsickness’—but there are ways to do it responsibly.

For one 40-something contributing editor, travelling with her parents brings out her inner adventurer

Modern breaststroke traces its roots back to ancient eastern Egypt, where cave paintings depict people swimming the stroke. It’s been described in many cultures around the world, and it’s theorized that the stroke originated by swimmers mimicking the motions of a frog.

At all competition pools, spectators notice colored flags strung across the pool at each end. To the casual observer, they can appear quite festive. As festive as they are, however, swimmers know what they’re really for: avoiding painful encounters with the wall when swimming backstroke.

On a 12-day sailing from Vietnam to Palau aboard the National Geographic Resolution, a writer finds child-like joy in snorkeling.

On a trans-Okavango journey, writer Alex Postman meditates on questions of conservation.

How can a nation protect its environment and culture? According to Palau, a world-class travel economy is the answer.

Behind the making of Windstar's first offseason Mediterranean cruises, where thinner crowds make way for authentic connections.

Everything travelers should know about getting left behind at port.

Summer means celebrating Pride, and here are some of the best parades all over the country—from New York City, New Orleans, and more.