Month: September 2015

Even if you’ve been in New Mexico for a while and think you’re inured to adobe, Taos Pueblo is an amazing sight. Two clusters of multistory mud-brick buildings from the 1200s make up the core of this village, one of the oldest continually inhabited community in the United States.

Rainforests that grow at higher altitudes on the flanks of the Andes are known as montane rainforests or cloud forests because they are often enveloped in mist that results from the condensation of warm air against chillier mountain currents. Learn more about the plants, animals, and environment in the Colombian Cloud Forest.

From traditional Native American jewelry and pottery to hats of all kinds for cowboys and city-slickers alike to festive gatherings of arts and crafts, here are the best places to shop in Albuquerque for a more unique, less tourist-gift-shop experience.

From undisturbed coral reefs to the Amazonian jungle to snow-covered mountain ranges, Colombia’s National Parks are well worth the effort to visit. Learn about the country's efforts to preserve its natural habitats and the challenges they face.

From the pages of the Moon MapGuide series, this neighborhood overview and printable travel map of the Chelsea and the Garment District will help you find your way around New York City.

New Mexico is home to some of the finest hot springs you can find; some have remained glorious spots of relaxation away from it all at the end of a long, rewarding hike, while others have grown into full-service luxury spas. Whatever your preference, here are the best spas and hot springs in New Mexico…