World Travel Blog

Move over sunrise hikes and daytime sightseeing: travelers are increasingly planning their vacations around what happens after the sun goes down. Known as “noctourism,“ this emerging travel trend focuses on nighttime experiences, from stargazing and wildlife encounters to illuminated landmarks, night markets, and moonlit outdoor adventures. Rather than treating nighttime as d...

California’s Napa Valley may be famous for its world-class vineyards and luxury wine estates, but downtown Napa offers a more relaxed, walkable way to experience the region. With lively riverfront dining, independent tasting rooms, boutique hotels, contemporary art and a welcoming LGBTQ+ scene, this charming city makes an ideal base for a long weekend of [...]

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Though it may be often overlooked for Spain’s better known destinations, Extremadura offers travelers a perfect blend of UNESCO World Heritage sites, award-winning cuisine, boutique hotels, and authentic local culture, all without the crowds of Barcelona or Madrid. The adventure begins in Plasencia, a medieval city where tourists and locals spend evenings around Plaza Mayor. ...

The Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) is exploring generations of LGBTQ+ identity, creativity and community through “Queer Constellations: Photographs from the Aronowitz Family Collection,” on view now through March 21, 2027.  Featuring more than 150 photographs by over 75 artists, the exhibition celebrates a transformative gift of 50 photographs from Columbus-based collectors Dav...

LGBTQ+ tourism is experiencing a global boom, with travelers increasingly planning vacations around queer neighborhoods, nightlife, cultural landmarks and destinations where they can feel safe and celebrated.  According to research cited by Forbes, the global LGBTQ+ tourism market was valued at more than $385 billion in 2026 and is projected to surpass $660 billion by [...]