Karen Gardiner
Washington Post
New York, NY, United States
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Scotland’s Bass Rock belongs to the birds
In Scotland's Firth of Forth, a tiny island with an outsize history is home to more than 150,000 northern gannets. → Read More
On the Canadian border, artistry connects travelers to Mohawk culture
The St. Regis Mohawk Reservation, which straddles the U.S.-Canada border, welcomes tourists with cultural offerings. → Read More
On its 150th anniversary, Yellowstone National Park celebrates its human history
As it turns 150, Yellowstone National Park shifts its attention to the area’s Indigenous people. → Read More
How to Spend a Day in Oslo’s Bjørvika District, Home to the Munch Museum
The new institution is just the latest reason to spend a day in Oslo’s coolest neighborhood. → Read More
Savoring the Shetland Islands on the small screen
The BBC crime drama “Shetland” has boosted tourism in the captivating Scottish archipelago. → Read More
Wine lover? Consider visiting the Okanagan in Canada instead of California’s Napa Valley.
The laid-back region offers a less-expensive, less-crowded tasting experience. → Read More
Canada has reopened: Here’s why visitors should book an Indigenous experience
Indigenous-guided tours satisfy much of what travelers seek today: that deeper connection to place and underheard perspectives. → Read More
Why traveling to a ‘blue space’ is the stress reliever you need right now
A growing body of evidence suggests that time spent near the water is good for your physical and mental well-being. → Read More
Stereotypes have fueled a tourism boom in Europe’s icy North. Can things change?
For decades, tourist experiences such as dog sledding have told a false narrative of Indigenous Sámi traditions. → Read More
Sweater weather transports this writer to places like Scotland, Ireland and Norway
Woolen pullovers make long-lasting souvenirs that carry history and tradition. → Read More
Meet the Women Vying for a Place in Scotland's Up Helly Aa Viking Festival
Campaigners fighting Up Helly Aa's policy of exclusion in Scotland's Shetland Islands say that women can be warriors too. → Read More
This New Highway to the Arctic Ocean Is Canada's Coolest Road Trip
You can now visit the region's northernmost reaches all year round. → Read More
A Timely Remembrance For Witch Hunts Of The Past by Louise Bourgeois and Peter Zumthor
A pilgrimage to visit Louise Bourgeois and Peter Zumthor’s Norwegian memorial made for victims of the witchcraft trials hits home. → Read More
Beautiful Pictures of Egypt From Nat Geo's Your Shot
These stunning shots prove one of the world's oldest and most beloved destinations still has plenty to reveal. → Read More
25 Dazzling Fireworks Pictures
From the spectacular Eiffel Tower display to Taiwan’s exploding beehives, here are some of our favorite pictures of fireworks around the world. → Read More
Unpacking the Legacy of an Indigenous Uprising in Norway
A rich combination of artworks, set in a labyrinth relating art, duodji, books and archival materials, tells the long and anguished story of Norway's treatment of indigenous Sámi communities. → Read More
The Scottish Island That Celebrates Christmas 12 Days Late
Foula is home to just 30 people—and a whole lot of birds. → Read More
24 Ultimate Things to Do in Scotland
For a fairly small country, Scotland packs in a lot of appeal: an exhilarating history, rich culture, jaw-dropping scenery, and great liquor, to name just a few of its charms. → Read More
Where to Drink in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh’s drinks scene goes far beyond whisky and old pubs. → Read More
Tensions Over Untapped Oil Run Just Beneath the Surface at a Norwegian Art Festival
The Lofoten International Art Festival is in the only part of Norway where drilling for oil is not currently permitted, but that could change. → Read More