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Our Own Trips
Travel Tips
What the Right Local Fixer Can Do For You in Israel (or Anywhere)
Wendy uses examples from her Israel trip not only to give you advice for Israel but also to illustrate the difference that a Trusted Travel Expert can make.
Beat the Crowds
Wendy’s Romania Trip Photos and Experiences
As availability dwindles and prices soar to the tourist magnets of Europe, locales like Romania offer the beauty and charm without the crowds.
Destination
We’re Just Back: Carolyn’s Cruise in Antarctica
Read Carolyn's tips from her cruise to Antarctica: bypassing the Drake Passage, staying warm in the onboard hot tub, and glimpsing penguins and sea lions.
Destination
We’re Just Back: Brook’s Family Trip to Egypt
Read about Brook's tips to avoid the crowds and keep her son engaged on her family's WOW trip to Egypt.
Travel ideas
This Is What Makes Namibia So Cool
For an active family like Brook's, Namibia was the perfect choice. Here’s why…
travel ideas
The Best Way to See Egypt. Especially If You Don’t Like Boats.
Billie’s trip up the Nile was not at all what she expected. It was much, much better.
COVID-19 Travel
Staying Safe in a Global City: Wendy’s Trip to Istanbul
Wendy traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, to see how Covid-safe can a traveler can be in a big global crossroads city.
COVID-19 Travel
A Private Gulet on Turkey’s Aegean Coast: Wendy’s Family Trip
Wendy chose the perfect “anti-pandemic vacation,” a private boat in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Turkey, in a Covid-safe bubble.
COVID-19 Travel - Europe
Paris Is Having a Moment. Don’t Miss It.
As Paris reopens to travelers, it is quiet in all the right places and busy in all the right places. Here's what to expect.
COVID-19 Travel - Europe
The Time to Go to Paros is Now
The Greek island of Paros is like the goldilocks of the Cyclades. It’s not too scene-y and it’s not too sleepy. And now is the time to go.
COVID-19 Travel - Europe
Naxos is the Greek Island You’ve Been Looking For
Naxos is mostly known for its beaches and turquoise water, but it should also be on your radar for the food.
Travel Tips
What Made Uzbekistan Special
Wendy’s husband, a photojournalist, shares the moments and pictures that made their family trip to Uzbekistan so memorable.
Favorite travel moments
Mongolia Blew My Mind. And I Can’t Wait to Go Back.
I knew that I would love Mongolia no matter what I encountered, but it still managed to surprise me on several occasions. These are some of my favorite moments.
Cruises
Sailing the Caribbean Sea in a Private Yacht. This Could Be You.
What surprised about my yacht vacation in Belize was how versatile the experience could be, molded to fit the preferences of just about any kind of traveler.
Family Travel
Bring Your Dancing Shoes to Uzbekistan. You’ll Need Them. We Did.
Walking home from dinner in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Tim, Wendy, and their sons were unexpectedly pulled into a giant party. This is what happened next.
Family Travel
Photos From Wendy’s Family Trip to the Silk Road
Wendy is just back from a family trip to Uzbekistan in Central Asia, and she’s sharing the highlights of her Silk Road adventure.
Cruises
Choosing a Galapagos Cruise: The Most Important Things to Know
There are 77 licensed vessels that tour the Galapagos Islands. Here are the main factors to weigh when picking the right Galapagos cruise for your group.
Destination
Tim’s Tips for Fishing in Belize
On Wendy’s recent family trip to Belize, while she was road-testing Belize trip-planning specialists and her 14-year-old was learning to scuba dive, her husband, Tim, went fishing. Here’s his story.
Family Travel
Wendy’s Family Trip to Belize: Photos from the Beach and Sea
I chose Belize for a recent family trip because the best vacations are those where you try something new you’ve never done before.
Family Travel
Colombia Is for Families: It’s Close, Safe, and Fascinating
Family travelers are late to the realization that Colombia is an excellent destination for parents and young kids. Here’s why.
Travel Tips
Victoria Falls in Africa: 7 Do’s and Don’ts to Make Your Trip Extraordinary
Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall, spans two countries, so travel plans can be complicated. Wendy went with her family and returned with 7 tips.
Destination
This Is One Way My Family Gets to Know Locals When We Travel
For me an African safari isn’t just about game viewing. It’s about meeting new people from a totally different culture. And on any trip abroad with my kids, I want them to meet local children.
Family Travel
Where’s Wendy: Exploring the Next Great African Safari Spot
Because Zambia is still under the radar, you can enjoy a high-value-for-your-dollar safari there that will have you alone amid sweeping landscapes.
Travel Tips
Is Patagonia Right for You? The Distances, the Costs, and the Fitness Required
Putting together the perfect trip to Patagonia on your own can feel overwhelming. Here's what you need to know, from what your fitness level should be to what five-star means at this end of South America.
wow experiences
This Is the Day in Bali You’ll Never Forget: A WOW Experience
In this series of articles on “WOW Experiences,” we spotlight special-access travel opportunities dreamed up by Wendy's WOW List experts.
Family Travel
Wendy’s Trip Photos from Morocco: An Unusual Spring Break Idea
You’ll see a familiar country through new eyes when you show it to kids. I took Tim and the boys to Morocco for spring break this year.
Family Travel
We Had the Best Family Trip in Whistler and We Never Put on Skis
Everyone knows Whistler’s reputation as a winter sports mecca. But did you know Whistler is an adventure-packed summer destination too?
Adventure
I Can’t Believe We Did This: Mountain Climbing in Whistler
Whistler's Via Ferrata is one of the mountain’s best-kept secrets; very few locals have heard of it. So, of course, Wendy was willing to try it.
