Europe

When it comes to statues, bigger isn’t always necessarily better. Statues on the other end of the size spectrum can pique our curiosity in much the same way...

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...

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...

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...

It’s no wonder that multitudes of skiers and snowboarders flock to the Alps, but adventure travel in Europe's most famous mountain range doesn’t begin and end on the ski slopes...

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...

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...

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...

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’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...