Athens has come a long way since Greece’s first emergence as an empire in the days of antiquity. Refreshed and updated by playing host to the 2004 Olympic Games, the city is now a pleasant mix of ancient marvels and modern comforts.

Hotels have been redone, trolley lines added, and grand promenades cleaned and polished.

The subway system is now fast and convenient, linking previously hard to reach sights and neighborhoods, and making intra-city travel a breeze for visitors.

However, no coat of fresh paint will ever cover the special reminders of Athens’s great legacy. The city is still filled with the same mulberry and olive trees that lined the streets in old-world Greece.

Remnants of ancient columns blend in with modern buildings around every corner. And within this blend of old and new, the city is teeming with hidden gems and secret spots that go beyond the traditional monuments and ruins.

Upscale ski resorts like Colorado’s Aspen or Canada’s Banff are rarely inexpensive travel options — except in the summer.

You might be surprised at the sheer number of outdoor activities on offer at many of these mountains during summer.

And since the summer season is the low season for most mountain resorts, prices are as good as they’re going to get.

So check out the options for cheap summer travel.

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Mother’s Day is around the corner (it’s not too late to order flowers—go ahead, we’ll wait …)

… so women’s travel expert and author Marybeth Bond shares some of her top picks of walking tours to bring together you and mom.

We’re talking fresh air, incredible views, and plenty of activity that will keep the maternal bonding to a maximum.

Traveler Jamie Simons has shared stories of “Eskimos,” the people you meet throughout the world who make your journey extra-special. This week, she tells a story about the Eskimos who live right here in America, who add that something special into our daily lives.

My 6-year-old daughter was adopted from China. My husband and I are not Chinese.

But we made a promise to the Chinese government, our daughter and ourselves that we would do everything in our power to help her understand and embrace her native culture.

Having your ID or wallet stolen is never fun, but it can be an even bigger problem on the road.

So what steps can you take to protect yourself from crime when you’re traveling?

Check out these tips that should help make you less likely to be a victim of a travel crime.