If you’ve got one European long-distance hike on your bucket list, it’s probably the Tour du Mont Blanc. It was on mine, too. Views over sparkling glaciers, Alpine prairies and lots (and lots!) of cheese await anyone who embarks on this border-crossing trek. Circling the largest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc, the trail covers …
Discover Nevada’s history on this epic road trip
Nevada’s highways are a tapestry of history, natural beauty, and offbeat attractions. Where else can you see ancient petroglyphs, wind- and water-carved landscapes, and UFO-themed attractions on the same day? In just over a week, you can visit practically every side of America’s seventh-largest state. Your schedule will be packed with amazing landscapes, rich history, …
The best times to visit Oman for roses, camel races and more
Oman is chock full of adventurous activities to enjoy during the “winter” months and calm beaches where you can cool off during the scorching-hot summer months. The best time to visit this desert country is typically from October through March, when the weather is close to perfect for activities including hiking and camping at the …
A visitor’s guide to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel
Arguably one of the most important museums in the United States highlighting the American Civil Rights movement, the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is both an educational center and a shrine to civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr who was assassinated at this location in 1968. Get a preview of …
The best things to do with kids in Portugal
Portugal is one of the most family-friendly countries in Europe. Children are an integral part of daily life, and they’re happily welcomed anywhere, from museums and restaurants to town squares and theaters. Cities are rife with parks and playgrounds, while the rest of the country is a perfectly preserved natural paradise. With 300 days of …
Find the best season for you to enjoy everything you want to do in Cabo
Picture-perfect Los Cabos offers a desert-meets-sea aesthetic, with gorgeous golden rock formations that tumble down to the wide-open Pacific Ocean. Not to be confused with the West African island nation of Cabo Verde, Los Cabos is on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Its anchor cities of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo are jam-packed with …
11 top day trips from Split to see more of Croatia
Alongside nearby Dubrovnik, Split draws travelers to the glittering Adriatic Coast of Croatia in droves, and the many attractions within the Roman city walls are just the start of the allure. With idyllic islands scattered offshore and a hinterland studded with castles, medieval towns and national parks, this historic city is the perfect stop for …
The top 10 outdoor adventures in Tasmania
Blanketed in mountains and rainforest and lashed by the Roaring 40s winds, Tasmania is a wild place with wild ways. Australia’s island state could not have been better designed for lovers of adventure. The country’s most famous hiking trails are here, along with its most dramatic peaks. Rivers pour through forests thick with moss and …
A first-time guide to East Africa
East Africa is the true spiritual home of the safari. It’s also the best place to watch wildlife on the planet. It was here in East Africa that the world first fell in love with the continent’s wildlife and wild places, with the magic of its landscapes, and with its people. Nothing captures that magic …
The 7 best road trips in Thailand
If your first port of arrival in Thailand is Bangkok, the notion of taking to the road might seem nuts. In the Thai capital, cars are stacked bumper to bumper, motorcycles vie for space with pedestrians and seemingly anything goes when it comes to road rules. But Bangkok is not all of Thailand. Far from it. …