A trip to South Africa and Victoria Falls is the stuff of dreams. The Big Five, one of the largest waterfalls in the world, and a cosmopolitan city (with penguins!) cannot be beat, and this bucket list dispatch brings you there.

Tis the season to show you care with love and gifts. I can't help with the love, but I've selected some gifts you might find appropriate (Amazon and NOT).

A visit to Antarctica will change you and become your coolest (and perhaps favorite) trip of all. I answer your questions and hopefully offer some inspiration.

Lyon, France lives up to its reputation as the gastronomic center of France. Located close to great wineries and where the Saone and Rhone rivers converge, it is an epic place to visit if you love food (and wine).

Don't put off visiting these Last Chance travel destinations. They won't be around forever, and may well be gone if you wait too long.

If you can fit it in to your itinerary, plan to visit a farmer's market when you next go exploring -- near home or far away. Trust me.