Way out in what is now the suburbs of Shanghai is the “Qibao Ancient Town” neighborhood. It has a colorful shopping area with a few canals and shopping areas thrown in and [...]

Shereen Travels Cheap, by Shereen Rayle, is primarily written for the beginning budget traveler. The book is comprised of twelve chapters covering various topics such as cruising, eating for less, hotel deals, [...]

I could not find a reference for which saint is dying in this statue outside the St. Vitus Cathedral. But I would take a guess that it might be St. Vitus.

I reviewed the iPad (iBooks) version of Laura Schaefer’s Planet Explorers Walt Disney World 2012: A Travel Guide for Kids. It can be downloaded for $3.99 from the Planet Explorer’s website. Even [...]

Guardian: A male buffalo begins forming a ring of defense as the herd approaches our vehicle. Photo at Sandibe concession, Okavango Delta For more travel photos check out Photo Friday.

When I was offered a chance to review Michael Clinton’s book, Global Remains: Abandoned Architecture and Objects from Seven Continents, I was thrilled. As an amateur photographer, I had heard of Michael [...]

This photo shows some of the elaborate stonework at the Alhambra in Grenada, Spain. Grenada was one of the last bastions of Islamic rule in Spain and the carving around this window [...]

The Embarcadero in San Francisco is a great place for a walk on a beautiful day. Pier 28 is one of the many piers around the bay. Many have been turned into [...]

The Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Kerwin about his recent trip to Northern Queensland. Dave recommends 2 main stops on your trip: the Atherton Tablelands, Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier [...]

The Pitch The letter started routinely enough: This January, the producer of “Amazing Race” will be casting a new program for Ford, “Escape Routes.” Six teams of two will compete to win [...]