If you’re planning a trip to Europe, there’s an important change you’ll want to know about. The European Union began introducing a new Entry/Exit System (EES) last week. This digital border control process that will replace the traditional passport stamp for travelers from countries like the United States, Canada, the U.K., and others who don’t require a visa. This is a phased implementation with the goal to have all countries fully operational under the new system by Apri

One effective way to sidestep the crowds is to travel during the shoulder season.

Lights dancing across the night sky. Polar bears lounging on the ice. Imagine for a moment if you could see both those sights on the same journey. Indeed you can. Where do you find them? First let's start with the best place to find polar bears. Most polar bears are to be found with in the arctic circle. There are some that live a bit further south in the Hudson Bay region of Canada but for the most part they live north of the circle. Bears can be found in the arctic region o