Best Antarctica cruise ships: 16 expedition vessels that will take you to the White Continent

There’s never been a better time to travel to Antarctica — at least, when it comes to getting there in comfort and style. The last few years have brought a stunning new crop of small “expedition” cruise vessels specifically designed for Antarctica sailings that are far more upscale and elegant than anything seen before. Built…

Don’t Visit Ko Lipe

After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach…