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The first step for international travel: Accurately pronouncing the name of where you are. These seven cities around the world are often said incorrectly...

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...

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...

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...

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...

To travel is to embark on new adventures, and the places we visit are often steeped in history, folklore, and legends. Try to debunk these five unexplained travel mysteries around the world...

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...

If you’ve been captivated by the Netflix original series The Crown, you'll know that the majestic building exteriors and ornate interiors play as much a role in the story as the actors...

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...

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...

Every winter, for eight nights, the worldwide Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah. These 20 places across the globe go all out for the celebration...

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Winter Solstice, Festivus, or all of the above, let these 20 delightful dishes brighten your holiday season...

Photoshop has got nothing on Mother Nature. Although these 10 photos might look like surreal works of art, the places in these images are 100% real. ...

Whether you’re a believer in the supernatural or a stone-cold skeptic, there’s no denying the old-fashioned fun of a good ghost story. Learn about some of the most haunted places around the world...

Across the globe, memorials and monuments serve as poignant reminders of the need to pause to reflect on our past and imagine a better future. Here are 20 incredibly moving memorials...

Who doesn't love a holiday? While most holidays follow predictable themes, others celebrate something a bit stranger. Here are 20 of the most ridiculous celebrations you might not have heard of...

Looking to hop on the rails for your next post-pandemic adventure? All aboard as we explore seven historic routes where the journey itself is the destination...

Look beyond U.S. shores and you’ll find a wide spectrum of weird and wonderful games. From chess boxing to soccer on a bicycle, here are some of the most fascinating sports you can only play abroad...

Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, which means there are multitudes of submerged wonders to explore. Get your feet wet by swimming along on these four standout trails around the world...

A large country doesn't always have a large population. These six countries have surprisingly low population densities...

There are cities around the world with hilarious origins. Here are some of the silliest international town names on the map...

Australia may be the smallest continent, but its island geography also means Australia is home to one of the most unique and diverse wildlife populations. Here are 10 unique animals you can find there...

Most citizens can sing along to their country’s national anthem at parades and sporting events, but the story behind each song is often lesser-known. The origins of these five national anthems probably aren’t what you’d expect...