Europe

Can’t decide between a day at the beach or hitting the slopes? In a few special places around the world, you don’t have to choose. ...

Islands have a way of capturing our imaginations — and that’s even if they don’t also come with an intriguing, funny, or just downright bizarre name (or nickname)...

There are still some places that remain cut off from the rest of the planet in their own way. Take a look at 10 of the world’s most isolated cities and towns that redefine what it means to get off...

Greeks and international visitors alike journey to these little pieces of paradise to experience the sound of waves crashing and animated chatter from the tavernas — without the drone of vehicle engines...

From the surprising reasons Finnish people are coffee-crazy to the Turkish love of tea, learn which countries around the world consume the most per capita of 13 popular beverages...

Airports around the world are installing imaginative and practical amenities that aim to provide travelers a fun and stress-free environment — far more than just power outlets and free Wi-Fi. ...

There’s nothing like a good slogan to capture the attention of tourists, and these are six of the most interesting tourism slogans we’ve ever seen...

The first official Mother’s Day in the U.S. took place in May 1908. Many other countries have adopted holidays celebrating motherhood since then — here's how they are observed in 15 countries around the world...

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...