

History of UNESCO and its World Heritage Sites
Whether you travel or not, chances are you’ve heard of UNESCO. But what really is UNESCO, how did it come to be and what really does it...


Singita South Africa
Singita – “Kris, we would like you to come visit our recently renovated lodges” Kris – “Sure! When?” Singita – “How about next month?”...


Celebrating the United Kingdom and Ireland
Many Americans proudly wave their heritage flags from the United Kingdom and Ireland. It’s no wonder...not only are the cultures...


Kara Smith to Lead Wanderlist Program at Pique Travel
We would like to welcome Kara Smith as our newest member to the Pique Travel team. She will be leading the Wanderlist program, guiding...


Tantalizing Turks
When their 20th wedding anniversary was drawing closer, Miki and Dave Huntington knew they wanted to celebrate in a beautiful and...


A Taste of Thailand
I have been fortunate to spend the last several years living as a “digital nomad,” working remotely while experiencing some of the...


Germany Spotlight: Oberammergau Passion Play
I recently had the opportunity to have lunch with the German National Tourism Board as a part of a national press conference tour they...


The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
I just took a trip of a lifetime (and I travel extensively so that’s saying a lot) — seven days in the Galapagos Islands onboard a National


An Eye on India
For years I’ve had my eyes (and heart) set on traveling to India. I can’t articulate why, but it might be because the culture and customs...


Dreaming of Africa
Africa has been on my bucket list for many years. In fact, I literally dreamed of going there. Friends would talk about the “exotic”...







