This young male lion, one of southern Africa’s Big 5 animals, gave us a big yawn for the camera. Photo by Gene Korte. Lions, leopards, elephants, cape buffaloes and rhinos are the Big Five in this part of the world, but reports suggest one can safari for days here and not see all of them. […]

The Silver Wind, moored here in Copenhagen, is part of the Silversea fleet that is often ranked first among small cruise ships by sea travelers. Photo by Gene Korte. The Silver Wind is pizzazz on the high seas. The vitality of its staff, layout and offerings made us feel like we were guests, not customers, […]

Fast-moving dog walkers and their charges are a frequent sight near the parks in the capital city of Argentina. Photo by Gene Korte. Tourism is up in Buenos Aires. And why not? It’s more affordable than most exotic destinations, it’s big city fun, and it’s home to the tango and all that this dance brings […]