I enjoyed an early morning swim at the glorious Mandarin Oriental Bangkok – home for my first four nights in Thailand – as a cacophony of sounds from the birds harmonized above. The morning heat was still bearable and the
Africa
Botswana to Kruger National Park
It was hard leaving this small group of friends that I quickly grew so fond of, and the eleven of us pledged to keep in touch as we headed our separate ways at the Maun Airport. Our small group consisted
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Africa
Botswana: Sand and Stars
After our early walk around the island, we hopped back onto the boat, absorbing the tranquility of the lagoons and narrow, papyrus-fringed waterways of the Okavango Delta. We bid farewell to the Delta and boarded our plane for our next
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Africa
Botswana: Game and Water
If you ask veteran African travelers to name the best guide’s, Ralph Bousfields name appears at the top of every list. The most essential prerequisite for a successful trip to the African bushveld is an outstanding guide. When I was
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Russia
St. Petersburg: More Than Just a Shore Excursion
St. Petersburg has been called the Venice of the North, given its many elegant canals and 342 bridges; but in my opinion, it is much more diverse and interesting than Venice. I have been to St. Petersburg several times and
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Russia
Thoroughly Modern Moscow
I had the opportunity to visit one of my favorite destinations, Moscow. Given I have not been there since 2008, I was looking forward to seeing the progress and changes. Surprisingly, from an economic standpoint, Russia is experiencing a recession
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Barging
Not Your Average Barge Owner = Not Your Average Barge Experience
Last Sunday, I watched a barge “butterfly” begin to emerge from her cocoon in the sunny Dijon harbor of the Canal de Bourgogne. This particular vessel Frontiers has known and recommended for nearly 30 years – through the last 3
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France
The French Alps
I’ve been a Francophile since long before I knew what the word meant, and luckily for me, not only is there a profession perfectly suited for this passion, but I found that career early on. In the nearly-40- years I’ve
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Switzerland
In Switzerland, It’s All About The Journey
Frontiers Senior Destination Specialist, Jill Jergel, writes from Switzerland. She is spending the next two weeks scoping out day trips, hotels and experiences before heading to the French Alps for the low down on their ski scene. The tiny country
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Norway
Winter in Alta
I didn’t pause for even a nano-second to accept the invitation extended to me last November to speak at Villaksen I Nord, a conference dedicated to examining the challenges facing wild Atlantic salmon, to be held in Alta, Norway, February