Calgary has become an annual pilgrimage. At first, it was just a gateway – a place to fuel up before heading into the Rockies to nearby Banff and Jasper National Parks. Then came a summer trip for the Calgary Stampede,…
Guatemala deserves your attention. More than just great selfies, marvelous museums, fiery volcanoes and lazy beaches, Guatemala’s top attractions encourage travelers to forge their own connections with the land and the people. Walk through ancient history brought alive by guides who…
Gold-mining history, island and coastal escapes, and outdoor (and underground!) adventures combine for great ways to enjoy a day out of Auckland. And everywhere you go in Aotearoa (New Zealand’s Māori language name), there’s almost always the promise of good food,…
With astonishingly biodiverse coastal, valley and mountain regions and a culture that pulsates with artistic creativity and deep-rooted Indigenous heritage, the state of Oaxaca epitomizes Mexico’s most special qualities. Pre-Hispanic traditions and absorbing modern art thrive in and around culturally…
Moving to Paris at sixteen, with no friends and little French, wasn’t simple — but it was a dream I’d had since I was ten. I planned to master the language in a few years and attend a French university,…
Hidden beaches, shimmering lakes, villages stuck in time, lofty peaks and cities with pulsing creative energy – welcome to Greece’s least visited and arguably most magical region. Northern Greece is the mythical home of the ancient Greek gods where you…
Whether you’re heading to the Badger State for fun and sun during the summer festival season or looking forward to winter hiking and cross-country skiing, Wisconsin has you covered. Warm-weather fans will find plenty of outdoor music and culture festivals…
The most recent US government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, has had ripple effects around the country, impacting almost everything from research to aviation to public lands. While there is no way of knowing how long this will…
Travel across Asia and you’ll have a lifetime of stories to share. The continent is massive – covering nearly a third of the earth’s land and housing more than half of the world’s population – and the experiences for visitors are…
Welcome to the 2025 A Lady in London reader survey! 11 years ago I published my first ever reader survey on the blog. It was a great way to get a feel for what my readers want to see. Today…