“All the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.”

Paul Fussell

The Rhythm of the Knife.

Istanbul Eats 'cooked' its way into a nomination for "Best Culinary Travel Blog" award of 2011. Your vote is missing!

Spring travel by a train in Canada. The many routes of Via Rail Canada allow to see the beauty of Canada: from the legendary Canadian route, Toronto to Vancouver, to the breathtaking coastal journey from Jasper to Prince Rupert.

Ready for the Baseball season? The Kimpton’s Surfcomber Miami, South Beach is!

Mucver, or zucchini fritters, you can find the recipe here.

Have you been to Istanbul, Turkey? Have you had Turkish food? Saveur, a very prestigious food and travel magazine, has chosen Istanbul Eats to be among six finalists for its "Best Culinary Travel Blog" award of 2011. Vote and Share if you loved your experience with the Turkish cuisine!

A beautiful sunny morning in New York! There are so many reasons to love New York state this Spring, and there's a great site to find out why. (Photo by M. Silver Associates)

“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.”

Clifton Fadiman

New York, New York (Photo by M. Silver Associates staffers)

According to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) more than 17 million vacationers will cruise the world's waterways in 2012, one million more than last year. AAA Travel sales data shows significant increases in cruise bookings for the summer family vacation season and throughout 2012 and into 2013. According to AAA, Top Summer Cruise Vacation Destinations are: Caribbean, Alaska, Bahamas, Europe and Bermuda.

“People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home.”

Dagobert D. Runes

Like food trucks for shopping: 11 Mobile Stores to Visit. (Photo: Cookies N Cream, a DHL truck got the graffiti treatment to become a mobile shop for this New York-based men's streetwear brand. Follow the sound of hip-hop to find fitted caps reading "Cookies Mob," logo-blasted tees and a cache of collectible toys.)

Get ready for some serious fun this summer! Expect nothing less than a full season of all-day festivals, patriotic events, sporting tournaments, and big exhibitions running from June to August in New York state, like Owego Strawberry Festival or The Boilermaker Road Race in Utica. For a complete list of events in New York State, visit I LOVE NEW YORK.

Surfcomber Miami, South Beach.

Kimpton’s South Florida Hotels – EPIC- A Kimpton Hotel and Surfcomber Miami, South Beach – are giving travelers a reason to spend a few extra days enjoying the year-round Florida sunny and warm weather with the Stay and Save Offer. Guests will enjoy the following savings when booking one or more nights at either hotel.

For more on things to do in and around New York City, visit here.

My Five: Things to Do in New York City | Astor Court at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Travel Channel names World’s Most Iconic Airports, one of which happens to be our favorite - The Changi Airport Terminal 3.

Loving the new bike-friendly New York City!

(Photos by Scott Schuman)

“All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.”

Samuel Johnson