Travel and culture, especially in remote, cold, & northern places: Scotland, Nordics, Arctic, (& Japan). From: Scotland. Before: London, NYC, Tokyo, Valparaíso, Sydney, Prague, Reykjavík and Honolulu.
The true story of Japan's samurai city that chose art over war
The breakout series Shōgun has renewed interest in the clashing swords and political maneuvering of Japan's feudal era – and the city of Kanazawa is an excellent place to learn more.
A paddle through history
Community and conservation wind through thehe Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Montréal’s McCord Stewart Museum Features a Groundbreaking Exhibit of Indigenous Art
An unprecedented collection of wampum belts are currently on display in Montréal.
Traditional Crafts at Risk of Extinction Find a New Lease on Life With Travelers
Artisan traditions help unlock the culture of a place—but many are at risk of disappearing.
Can a Mark of Authenticity Help to Protect Indigenous Cultures in Tourism?
Across the world, Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs are adopting labels or seals to affirm where travelers' dollars are going.
How Canadian bison have been brought back from the brink in Saskatchewan
In Saskatchewan’s Wanuskewin Heritage Park, bison are a vital piece of the indigenous cultural history and have been brought back from the brink to help rewild fragile grasslands.
The real history of tartan, from the Scottish Highlands to the streets of Tokyo
A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike.
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Ship review: MS Fridtjof Nansen/Disko Bay: The heart of Greenland
Indigenous Quebec
Visiting a First Nations community reclaiming — and sharing — traditional stories
Scotland’s Bass Rock belongs to the birds
Off the coast of North Berwick, the Bass Rock is home to the world's largest gannet colony.
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in the Adirondacks—the Birthplace of the American Vacation
The Adirondacks coined the term 'vacation' in the 19th-century. Today, the iconic area is seeing a dynamic new revival.
The Viking spirit of a remote Scottish archipelago
Orcadians' Norse ancestors were renowned for their courage, action and independent spirit. Now Orkney is looking to its Viking past to forge a more autonomous future.
Plains Speaking
In Saskatchewan's Wanuskewin Heritage Park, bison are a vital piece of Indigenous cultural history and have been brought back from the brink.
Desert Escapes
In some of the world's harshest environments, creativity blooms. The desert, long a source of inspiration for artists and writers, is now also the location for some of the world's most extraordinary accommodation.
I’ve seen the aurora borealis before, but what I learned in Churchill made the northern lights even more magical
Churchill reportedly has more than 300 nights of aurora activity per year, yet it’s an undersung northern lights destination.