I stepped from the dimly lit terminal into the parking lot at at Havana International Airport. Blinking to let my eyes adjust to the brilliant sunshine, I marveled at row upon row of classic cars, their rounded silhouettes a chorus line of humpback whales. I knew about Cuba’s classic cars, but had not expected to...

This summer I’ll be spending several weeks helping to guide travelers through Europe’s best sights. A dream job to be sure, but the stakes are high; the task of introducing people to the richness of Europe can be a heavy burden. Being in charge of a group’s travel safety and general exposure to the rich...

"I want to know what it feels like to actually be in a place that I've always heard about, to be part of its daily atmosphere and rhythm. I don't need to see every famous sight, every last mosque and museum; art is all around me, wherever I look: intricately woven baskets in an Asian...

Can seeing new places, meeting new people, and living new lifestyles spark your imagination? SpyreStudios, an online magazine for web designers, thinks so: 5 reasons travel can improve your design work . Here's an excerpt: " Traveling rocks. Practically everyone likes to travel, whether by land, sea or air. And why not? You get excited...

When I was a child, my mother thought I'd join a nudist colony; I was always taking off my little toddler dresses and running around in the backyard with nothing on. As an adult, I've managed to parlay comfort with my body into an easily portable financial application: nude figure modeling. There are two genres...

The stereotypical Western expat in China is the investment banker in Hong Kong or the executive doing deals in Shanghai. On the other hand, the creative set has also been setting up shop in the Middle Kingdom, according to this New York Times article: For China's Western Expats, Creative Lives of Plenty . Five artists...

In my traveling about the web, I keep an eye out for beautiful art that you can take with you. This little illustrated web story , about an exchange student who comes to visit, is from the Guardian. Everyone can use a little art to brighten their day.

Meeting an artwork at the right time and place can unlock new reserves of understanding. However, the same work in a different setting can bring you down like a black banana peel. Let's take music as an example. What happens when melody is mixed with new people and places? Stan Getz can drop the temperature...

The NY Times had an article about visiting the Louvre Musuem in Paris . While it's mainly about one museum, the writer uses it as a launching pad to discuss why we go to mueums. He also questioned whether modern tourism and technology may have cheapened the experience of seeing art. If you've traveled for...

If you're an artistic person and would like to participate in an art experiment long distance, consider answering Seattle gallery Ouch My Eye's "Call for Artists" . They're seeking art by mail, between July 4 and July 18, 2009 -- absolutely anything you send will be displayed. What a perfect art project for the vagabonding...