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PANAMÁ - PANAMÁ CITY

With its location alongside one of the world’s busiest transportation corridors, Panamá City is a lovely, modern city serving international business and a thriving tourism culture.

SOUTH KOREA - BUSAN

South Korea’s second-largest city and largest port, Busan proves a popular destination for tourists and vacationers.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DUBAI

Discover luxurious shopping, ultramodern architecture and a vibrant nightlife in Dubai, a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates. Home to nearly 200 nationalities, Dubai promises a truly memorable experience to all visitors — memories just waiting to be made.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi, both the name of an island city and the emirate surrounding it, is the capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates.

GREECE - ATHENS

Athens, the capital of modern-day Greece, also stood at the heart of Ancient Greece. Fifth-century B.C. landmarks still dominate this city, which historians generally consider the birthplace of Western civilization. Make sure to explore the many historic sites and breathtaking views.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - CHICAGO

Chicago’s location in the heart of the Midwest makes it a popular destination for meetings and conventions and an ideal home for corporate headquarters, but it offers so much to the leisure traveler, as well.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - CHARLESTON

Charleston, South Carolina, attracts visitors with its sophistication, pleasant weather and aesthetic beauty.

United States Of America - Washington, D.C.

Our nation’s capital is known for its history, elegant hotels and the finest restaurants.

United States Of America - Seattle

Surrounded by natural beauty, Seattle, Washington, offers something for everybody: art, culture, a lively music scene, dining options representing global cuisines, exciting shopping venues, professional sports and outdoor recreation, in spades.

Turkey - Istanbul

The most important city of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, then known as Constantinople, remains an economic and cultural center today, strategically situated on the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the Mediterranean and Black seas and having one foot in Europe and one in Asia.

Chatter Chartroom

IN 2019, MY HUSBAND, DOUG PASNIK, AND I RACED OUR first Transpac together with a team of 10 on our Andrews 70, Trader, comprised primarily of military veterans (see story on page 22). This year we are doing the race again and inviting four mentees from The Magenta Project to race with us.

From North Sea fishing to Sea of Cortez voyaging

The former Dutch fishing vessel turned power voyaging yacht Varnebank in Mexican waters.

NOAA upgrades its global weather model

More data and a better global weather model should make for improved weather distributed to users, like this temperature gradient map.

TRANSPAC RACE PREP

How a group of determined mostly military veterans built a race team

Yankee sails on

The steel ketch Yankee in the Connecticut River.

Respecting Paradise

Thoughts on voyaging responsibly

Stay Connected

Satellite phones have evolved a full ecosystem of gear and services

GALAPAGOS OF THE EAST

Koalas are just the beginning on Australia’s fauna-rich Kangaroo Island.

PLUG IN AND POWER UP!

More and more, ports and cruise lines are working together to keep the lights on and keep the pollution down

Making Up For Lost Time

After everything we’ve been through, who’s saying no to a postpandemic world cruise or grand voyage offering months at sea?

MEXICO'S COASTAL ESCAPES

With Mexico rolling out the red carpet and opening flight borders to Americans, now is the time to redeem the pent-up wanderlust of the last year.

Countess In!

Porthole Cruise and Travel enjoys slice after slice of Americana while sailing the new American Countess.

The Joy of St. Croix

Of all the Caribbean vibes, St. Croix’s is unique.

Unique Hotel Boutiques

Gone are the days of sad hotel gift shops that sold little but after thoughts. Today’s hotel shopping is varied and eclectic, offering status items and one-of-a-kind finds alike.

Kilimanjaro: But First, Soccer

Our writer sought meditation on Africa’s tallest peak. What she found was something even more meaningful: fun.

Samaritan Search and Rescue

In June of 2020, ultrarunner Jeremy Humphrey used his intimate knowledge of his local mountain range to rescue a missing hiker.

Learning Who I Am Not, the Hard Way

One hiker finds his limits in Mexico’s Tararecua Canyon.

Stop and Smell the Wildflowers

Hiking is about living in the moment, not speed.

Unquarantine Your Muscles

Your body may have changed during a year of staying home. And even if your physical fitness has remained constant, your neurological connections may have weakened from a lack of stimuli. It’s time to shake off the sluggishness with this workout designed to get your body moving. Include it in your exercise routine every other week.

Thru-Hiking Back to Myself

Patricia Cameron set out to hike the 486-mile Colorado Trail to raise awareness for her nonprofit. She ended up finding out even more about her personal strengths.