Europe

If you’re seeking true solace in nature and a unique perspective of the forest, check out these six stunning treetop walks around the world, from Borneo to Singapore...

If imitation is truly the sincerest form of flattery, some of America’s most popular food establishments have reason to be pleased — or do they? From Sunbucks to Mash Donald’s, here are some of the funniest fast food knockoffs that...

The national parks of Europe are an exhilarating way to immerse yourself in the spectacular, unspoiled natural beauty of the continent. Here are six to put at the top of your list...

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...

These audacious female explorers defied convention, broke gender barriers, and ventured out into the world at a time when it was socially unacceptable for women to do so...

If you’ve ever been curious about the behind-the-scenes workings of airports, here are 10 fascinating airport facts that you probably didn’t know...

Have you ever set foot in Cambria? Wondering where you’ll find the Land of Noah and Wadadli on a world map? Check out these six alternate country names that you might not have heard before...

Have you ever searched for a single word rather than an entire sentence to sum up a thought or feeling? For that, we can look to other languages — here are eight foreign words with no direct English translation...

There are certain things so deeply ingrained in day-to-day American life that it’s hard to imagine they originated anywhere but here. From apple pie to automobiles, here are 14 things you might be surprised to learn were invented abroad...

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...

In the depths of winter, many of us are left dreaming of warmer places. That definitely won't be these 20 places, where the average temperatures drop to a bone-chilling -53.3 degrees Fahrenheit...

In 1982, Tokyo Disneyland became the first Disney Park to open outside of the United States. Today, there are 12 hugely popular parks around the world, but here's what you might not know about them...

Chocolates, cards, and romantic movies aren’t the only ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Around the world, there are landmarks steeped in romantic legends and historical love stories — here are 15 spots to visit with your Valentine...

The world's tallest building is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, but some of the world's previous tallest buildings may surprise you. Discover nine incredible buildings that once towered over the world...

Whether they call them squares, piazzas, praças, or plazas in the local language, Europe does city squares right. Explore five of Europe’s most beautiful squares...

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...

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. ...

Archaeologists have uncovered former Viking sites as far away as Iceland, Greenland, and Canada that reveal fascinating history about ancient civilization. Here are six things about the Vikings you might not know...

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...

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...

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 you prefer winding cobbled streets of small villages or magnificent ones that cut through continental cities, some roads lead directly to the heart of a destination...

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...