getaway for a week

If you like canyoneering in the southwestern United States, it might be time to take it to the next level—the Middle East.

Bronc riding is just one of the exciting events that you can watch at the Mesquite ProRodeo.The man who walked over to our table was tall. He bent forward, hovering over my newly delivered Texan steak. “I’m putting $20 in the band’s tip jar to see you do the chicken dance.” I was left staring dumbfounded as he walked over to the stage, put in the $20, and made his request to the country band—all before I could utter a response.

New England is home to many famous authors. Today, many of their residences have become museums or National Historic Landmarks. Why not travel to some of their homes to see where they got their inspiration? Grant Olsen, a freelance writer and literary enthusiast who visited many of New England’s literary sites in 2012, voices the feelings of many travelers: “I love history and literature, so when they intersect it’s magical.” Here are some ideas about where to go and what to see on your tour of literary New England.

The cities of Agra and New Delhi, India, are worlds of brilliant hues. Although they may require you to forgo a few of the more luxurious travel comforts, Agra and New Delhi will leave you with photos and memories bursting with just about every color of the spectrum.