Set off on a journey along a road less traveled: the grapevine and redwood-studded Bohemian Highway. This ten-mile stretch of road winds through the rolling hills of California’s Sonoma County, the largest wine-producing county in the state, featuring thirteen approved American Viticultural Areas and over 350 wineries. While short in length, its beauty is vast, making it ideal for a leisurely drive or bike ride. You’ll roll past endless vineyards, enter magical forests reminiscent of the region’s logging past, and cross the mighty Russian River, which gives the surrounding valley its name.

If you’ve never before been on safari, one of the great pleasures of travelling in Africa awaits. If you’re lucky, you’ll spend your days tracking down one species of charismatic megafauna after another, from elephants and rhinos to big cats, buffaloes and giraffes. However, what does a typical day on safari really involve?

We were stopped on a two-lane road, crowded by cornfields on either side; beyond the cone of our headlamps, there was only the deepest blue of a night barely speckled by stars. I’d just awoken from a nap, not long after crossing the border intoUkraine.

The point where children are just starting to explore the world and articulate their questions is an exciting age for travel. Structuring your trips around what they are learning in school, while incorporating new activities, will create enthusiastic traveling companions and opportunities for personal growth along the way. Here are eight destinations to consider for your family’s travel wishlist.