Americas

On May 1, 1851, the first world’s fair, the Great Exhibition of 1851, opened in London. Check out these seven structures that remain in the U.S. from past world’s fairs...

Each of the world's 195 nations has its own flag and its own festivities to celebrate independence or foundation as a sovereign state. Here are 15 of our favorite celebrations...

From cherries to peaches, fruit has become a way of life in these seven towns — dominating everything from agriculture to local cuisine and summer festivals...

If you can’t get enough of the color green, here are 13 brilliantly verdant places to add to your travel bucket list...

This pause in global travel allows us the time to rethink how we approach tourism — and realize the power in making more mindful and sustainable choices when it’s safe to wander the world again...

There’s something uniquely captivating about landscape art. When it’s done well, it draws the viewer into that place, allowing them to experience the sights and sounds of what it would be like to actually be there...

Times Square sits at the heart of Midtown Manhattan’s theater and entertainment district and is one of the world’s busiest pedestrian areas. But how much do you know about this vibrant landmark?...

There are currently 423 units in the National Park Service, stretching across 85 million acres. Find out what the best national park site is in your state...

If you’re looking to avoid paying extra for your souvenirs, you may want to steer clear of certain cities. According to the Tax Foundation, the following 10 cities have the highest sales taxes in the country...

A road trip across the U.S. isn’t complete without stopping at one or two roadside diners along the way. Be sure not to miss these six standout diners from coast to coast...

If you’re looking to break free of the straight paths of botanical gardens and color outside the lines instead, there are spectacularly wild places to see flowers bloom all around the U.S. that you might not expect. ...

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers” — and that’s especially true of precipitation levels in some parts of the country. Here are the seven states that receive the most rain...

From England to Romania, and Australia to Syria, here are 16 of the most glorious castles around the world — the perfect places to start your own fairy tale adventure...

The seasonal change welcomes waves of migratory species, inspiring avid birdwatchers to get out and spot their favorite feathered friends when they come to town. Here are six birding hot spots to check out...

Love it or hate it, April Fools’ Day is here to stay — and not just in the United States. Read about how 12 other countries celebrate the silliest day of the year...

Towering over St Louis, Missouri, the Gateway Arch is the tallest arch in the world. It may be one of America’s most recognizable monuments, but here are six things you might not know about it...

How often do you look down at the stairs you’re climbing? Whether it’s a massive stone staircase covered in flowers, or a set of steps with thousands of mosaic tiles, these stairs are anything but typical...

While we’re used to painted eggs and chocolates for Easter celebrations in the U.S., countries around the world put their own unique — and often surprising — spin on the springtime holiday...

From the Frankenstein-like “Montauk Monster" of New York’s Plum Island to Easter Island’s curious moai statues towering in the middle of the Pacific, here are six of the world’s most fascinating islands with their own mystery stories...

Whether you're exploring shipwrecks or lazily finning alongside schools of colorful fish, scuba diving brings an exhilarating intimacy with the sea that snorkeling just can’t achieve...

The world is full of wonderfully weird beaches with technicolor sands, towering rock structures, and even toasty hot water. Pass the sunscreen: Here are 15 of the most unusual and interesting beaches on the planet...

If you can’t get enough of the color blue, make sure to add these six places to your bucket list — they have sunny days in spades...

The Amazon rainforest is the largest forest on the planet. Most of us are at least vaguely familiar with this true natural wonder, but here are eight things you probably didn’t know about the Amazon rainforest...

No matter how remote or sleepy they may be, these towns take pride in their eccentricity. You might just laugh out loud at these bizarre town names in every state...

From the modernist style of Brazil’s Palácio da Alvorada to the 16th-century digs of Italy’s Palazzo del Quirinale, tour some of the world’s most magnificent presidential homes...