Lea Lane's Blog

A delightful convo with author Alexa Rossi about off-beat Americana: from Noah's Ark in Kentucky to UFOs in New Mexico, with rubber ducky races and more in-between.

Nine areas in the U.S. where you can experience spiritual discoveries, ancient history and natural beauty.

Even a short break when traveling with others can help you maintain your independence.

Whether rustic or eco-sensitive, lodgings are only a part of this unique hiking experience.

Pacific beaches, forested mountains, Magical Cities and a laid-back vibe offer travelers loads of choices.

The tour industry is scrambling to minimize the damage of over-tourism on our environment.

Harry Mitsidis has traveled to all 193 countries, and has lots to say about it.

Nestled in the heart of Europe, where the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst meet, Slovenia offers year-round pleasures.

The tourism sector creates about a tenth of the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change. And planes are a major culprit.

In this post, I cover many lesser-known ways —beyond coastal flooding and air turbulence — that a warming planet impacts travel and tourism.