Travel blog

By taking the time to snap a great travel photograph, you can freeze your favorite moments forever—and where is that more important than in France? To help create the perfect Parisian memory, here are the best places for viewing and photographing the City of Light’s most recognizable monument.

Nothing allows you to embrace the open-minded spirit of travel—the willingness to risk and to experience something entirely new, unexpected, and potentially spectacular—like trying local foods. When you step off a long flight, do you seek out burgers and fries? Or do you embrace the culture and take a big bite of adventure?

Many of our tours allow YMT guests to delight in the delicious food offerings of new and exciting destinations. Here are some of the best dishes to try in the places that made them famous:

Fine dining is a birthright for the French, but with so much to savor where does one begin? Here are 15 foods every visitor to France should eat:

Perhaps you’re exploring the national parks this summer, or taking that long-awaited Caribbean and Mediterranean cruise. No matter where you go, you’re going to want to find ways to beat the heat, so we’ve assembled a few ways to stay cool when the sun’s trying to melt the pavement.

Whoever said getting there is half the fun never experienced a long plane ride. Without something to occupy your mind a six-hour flight can seem like an eternity. Mobile devices offer escape through digital entertainment and music, but we believe that one of the best travel distractions is a good book (preferably paired with a set of noise-reducing earphones). With that in mind, here’s a selection of travel-related books to keep your mind focused on the joys of exploring the world. Maybe you’ll find your next destination hidden in their pages!

While most people in France know English, the French appreciate attempts to speak their language—especially in Paris. To be polite, and since there are no guarantees that every business has English-speaking employees, it’s best to know a few key words before you go to the “City of Light.” Here are some of the most important French phrases every traveler should know:

Dads know what to expect on Father’s Day—they’ve received the same gifts for years. Not that they’d complain, mind you, but they can only use so many ties and “World’s Best Dad” mugs. This year, why not surprise the dad in your life with a less traditional Father’s Day Gift?

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many of us are gearing up to travel. However, before you pack your bags and grab your passport here are some helpful tips to make the most of your summer vacation:

Have you ever noticed how couples who travel together have healthier, happier relationships? According to a survey by the U.S. Travel Association, when we travel with our significant other, we are “significantly more likely to be satisfied with the relationship, communicate better with our partner, enjoy more romance, spend quality time together and share common goals and desires.”

Like stepping stones leading to the sea, the hexagonal pillars of Giant’s Causeway are like nothing you’ve ever seen. A honeycomb of 40,000 columns poking up along the shore, these formations were created 60 million years ago by molten lava that crystallized into basalt pillars as it hit the frigid waters. If you plan to visit Ireland, this other-worldy attraction is a must. However, here are five tips you’ll need to keep in mind when traveling to Giant’s Causeway: