During a two-week stint with the NGO Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA), volunteers can make a tangible difference in the survival of elephants and subsistence farmers by constructing an elephant-...

Why sloths? Was a sillier question ever asked? The obvious answer is, “just look at them.” Their stuffed animal-esque demeanor, their permanent grin, the “take it easy” attitude, what’s not to love?

#Yolo - you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. The wildly popular phrase making it's way around the interwebs has struck a special cord with adventure and travel enthusiasts an...

More than just rain and coffee, Seattle is filled with a range of unique activities and attractions for culture vultures, nature lovers and everyone in between. The pacific northwest city is known ...

Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, Seattle’s Space Needle was meant to represent what the space age would look like in the 21st century. While things haven’t quite developed the way the designers env...

Though it doesn’t rain all year long like people believe, Seattle does get pretty gray and wet throughout the autumn and fall (and, if we’re being honest, spring…). Fortunately, while the skies out...

Maybe it’s because the gray skies and white winters are some of the most predominant features of Detroit or maybe it’s because so much of the city seemed to be in ruins for years, but Detroit is hi...

Even if you have just two weeks of vacation a year, put them toward something that will make you feel good for a lifetime. Volunteering abroad doesn’t just have to mean teaching English or joining ...

Anyone can travel abroad; it’s what you do with the experience that makes the difference. If you’re looking for a more serious commitment than a weeklong service project overseas and don’t know whe...

The state of Tennessee is studded with fascinating historical and cultural attractions. Getting your bearings and deciding what to see first, though, can be challenging. A great way to get the most...