Confessions of a Travel Snob

Speaker’s Corner: Amy Williams Bernstein considered herself an intrepid, independent traveler. Then she found herself at an all-inclusive Cancun resort. Photo by adpowers, via Flickr (Creative Commons)

I confess: I’m a travel snob. I turn my nose up at the words “package,” “tour,” and “all-inclusive.” And I believe that going to a new place just . . . → Read More: Confessions of a Travel Snob

A Welcome Rooftop in the Heart of Pakistan

“How many nights?” asked the man, as he handed me a padlock and key. “Just one,” I said. I was sure of this. The worst heat wave in a century blanketed Lahore; the polluted air had stung our eyes as we walked to the hotel. My wife, Sutay, and I had no intention of exploring. . . . → Read More: A Welcome Rooftop in the Heart of Pakistan