Follow In Tintin's Footsteps | Must-See Christmas Trees | Mornings In Argentina

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 PHOTOS: Follow In Tintin's Footsteps Tintin has hobnobbed with Emirs, cruised the Caribbean seafloor in a shark-shaped submersible and been waylaid by Tibetan snows. An inveterate wanderer, Herge's creation narrowly edges out Waldo and Mr. Peabody for the title of world's most traveled drawing. As comfortable among Arabian dunes as in Shanghai's back alleys, Tintin is the explorer of a world that is exotic yet neat, rendered in sharp colors lassoed by ligne claire strokes -- a geography equal parts childish fantasy and imperial vision. Here's a guide to take on the world like Tintin: 5 Must-See Christmas Trees To Visit This Season PHOTOS: Travelzoo's Top Destinations For 2012 VIDEO: Air New Zealand's Mascot Rico 'Murdered' By Richard Simmons FAA Approves iPads In The Cockpit; American Airlines To Start Friday R. Kelly Cruise: Singer To Host 'Love Letter' Cruise BLOG POSTS Melanie Nayer: Hotel Holiday Spirit: Decorations From Around The World (PHOTOS) Properties around the world deck the halls with everything from crystal ornaments to life-like Santas, ushering in an ambiance that inspires visions of sugar-plum fairies and candy-land dreams. Megan Snedden: Mornings On Horseback With Argentina's Gauchos At the foothills of the Andes in north eastern Argentina, you can hear horse hooves pounding against the dirt: Gauchos racing through the underbrush to herd cattle. Fathom: The Magic of East London Art and booze: There's plenty of both in East London. Peter Mandel: Kids' Top-Secret Tips For Family Travel: The Stuff They Just Won't Say When Parents Are Listening Most of the kids on my panel didn't really think travel was as fun and educational as their parents did, but, on the bright side, almost as many wanted to hit the road as hang out at home. Here are their secrets to make travel more fun. Lisa Lubin: How I Worked My Way Around The World In the summer of 2006, at the height of my career, with three Emmy-awards on my shelf, I slammed on the brakes. I quit. I gave it all up to travel the world. And I don't regret it one bit.

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