The sheer size of the United States provides for a dizzying array of natural landscapes within its borders. Take a look at 10 stunning geological features you can see in national parks around the country...
It’s true that most cities around the world have taken on aliases over time, but some are easier to figure out than others. Here are 10 enigmatic city nicknames we bet you’ve never heard before...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the first official presidential library, and today there are 13 sites across the country that provide an inside look into U.S. history. Here's how to visit them...
January 2021 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ very first meeting. Today, the UN impacts our lives in ways we may not even realize — especially as global travelers. ...
There’s something about the stark beauty of the desert that summons artists and eccentrics. Take a detour off the highway on your next road trip with these unique destinations...
Inside these often damp and cool enclaves, pictographs share glimpses of ancient civilizations, stalactites hang like spear-shaped chandeliers, and massive gemstones glisten like treasure buried miles inside the earth...
A trip to a glacier makes for a stunning visual and sensory experience through crevasse-filled terrain, caves, and fields of ice. Here are nine epic, easy-to-access glaciers...
Whether by land or sea, on foot or on wheels, certain competitions around the world test those limits in ways that can only be described as superhuman. Here are 12 extreme races to add to your bucket list...
A very special sort of sports fan prides themselves on seeking out strange competitions. Choose your favorite from these four fascinating festivals and competitions to add to your travel bucket list...
Everyone has their go-to flavor — vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate are some of the American classics — but in other parts of the world, ice cream is infused with local flavors and tastes to make some truly scrumptious delights...
Countries around the world mark the official start of each New Year on different dates, with unique customs and celebrations that you won't want to miss...
Famous landmarks are enduring symbols of art, history, and innovation that inspire us to travel to new destinations. But apart from these well-known sites, sometimes we encounter unusual buildings that make us stop in our tracks — here are 15...
The skylines of major global cities are dominated by incredible skyscrapers that reach for the clouds, but these are the 10 tallest of them all...
The Pinelands cover 1.1 million acres of New Jersey — bigger than even Yosemite. Here are six things you might not know about America's first National Reserve...
Get in the holiday spirit with these seven spectacularly decorated Christmas trees across the country, from Chicago to Southern California...
Don’t let the chilly weather throughout much of the country deter you from enjoying time outside (safe and socially distanced, of course) this winter — there are plenty of surprising ways to get out and make the most of the...
Americans are used to tried-and-true Christmas traditions — decorating a tree, baking cookies, and presents delivered by Santa — but in other parts of the world, the Christmas holiday couldn’t be more different...
While skiing and snowboarding are all about the exhilaration of flying down a snow-covered mountainside, the ride to the top can be half the fun. Here are six of the world's longest ski lifts...
Every winter, for eight nights, the worldwide Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah. These 20 places across the globe go all out for the celebration...
We share our planet with as many as a billion dogs, but only about one-quarter of them are kept as pets. Read on to find out the 10 most canine-loving countries around the world...
These six holiday train rides help usher in the holiday season with festive decor, Santa and his elves, and celebratory food and drink — plus a generous helping of Christmas cheer...
Not all rivers are mighty — some are so short that it’s possible to stroll from one end to the other in a matter of minutes. Explore eight of the world's shortest rivers...
From storybook mansions to unbelievable light displays, historical reenactments, and other festive affairs, these 20 cities and towns in the U.S. take Christmas to a new level...
Love it or hate it, snow is a regular occurrence during winter throughout the northern U.S. Here are the ten states that receive the most snowfall annually...
Whether it's an old fashioned or a classic daiquiri, every spirited sip got its start somewhere. Here are 10 of our favorite cocktails — and the bars that made them famous. Cheers!...
