by Michael Zurakhinsky

The Cordillera Blanca Mountains are what trekking is all about. Beautiful views, friendly natives, and the optional comforts of guides, porters, and cooks make trekking these mountains a delight all around. The trail takes you to altitudes ranging from 3,000 meters to 4,800 meters, which provide gorgeous views of snow-capped peaks, emerald lakes, and flower-filled meadows.

by Bonnie Caton

If you’re going to Hong Kong anytime soon, don’t miss your chance to sit on the throne of the most expensive and lavish bathroom in the world. All of the everyday bathroom fixtures -- toilets, sinks, mirror frames, toilet paper holders, wall tiles, toilet brushes, tissue boxes -- are made of 24 carat, solid gold.

by Cindi Wilson

Turn a long economy flight into a comfortable one. If you want to peacefully endure the conditions 12-hour cabin travel can present, here are the travel companions you need to bring along. 

by Bonnie Caton

Some of my best and worst experiences traveling through the "developing world" have been on buses. From 32 hours of tedium in Argentina to a day of sheer adventure in Peru, from tourist-packed coaches in Thailand to views of rice fields and tarantula-kabob roadside snacks in Cambodia, a traveler can get a real feel for a culture by taking public transportation.