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With the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games just around the corner, we’ve been thinking about past Olympics: the retro logos, the athletes’ classic uniforms, the spectacular venues, and of course, the incredible moments. Admittedly, recent doping scandals and commercialization have made the upcoming Games a bit less palatable. However, the pitfalls of modern sport shouldn’t…
Whether for their significance or the presence of an airport, many of our international adventures start in capital cities. Going to England? Chances are you’ll fly into London. Hoping to see Iceland? We can almost guarantee Reykjavik is stop number one. Vacationing in Thailand? You’ll at least be in Bangkok for a layover. Of course,…
Northern Europe’s Nordic nations are some of the priciest places to live and visit in Europe. However, budget airlines, such as WOW, Icelandair, and Norwegian are tempting many international travelers with cheap stopover and connecting flights across the Atlantic. Popular itineraries often overlook the capital cities for the countries’ natural wonders or a chance to…
When you’re traveling, driving offers a chance to slow down and let everything you’ve experienced up to that point sink in. And then there are the drives that you travel specifically for — drives that reveal incredible natural phenomena, a palpable sense of history, or just beautiful scenery. Whatever your reason for hitting the road,…
As travelers, we spend many an hour searching for the best time to visit our dream bucket-list destination — all with the hope of avoiding the crowds. However, there are plenty of vacation spots where you can escape the masses no matter when you show up. Below, we rounded up a list of eight secluded…
This year, the best-selling book series ever written, Harry Potter, celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades since muggles of all ages became bewitched by the wizarding world. So, we decided to celebrate with a destination guide to having the best vacation ever, based on your Hogwarts house. (Need to find out which you belong…
Sure, a relaxing trip to the beach is a wonderful getaway, but many a modern traveler often seeks more from a journey. For your next adventure, consider diving into an eco-educational voyage, where you can experience the grandeur of Earth, from extraordinary wildlife to jaw-dropping geography, while learning about it from experts. If you’re looking…
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations released its 2017 World Happiness Report today, and there’s been an upset. Norway has been named the world’s happiest country this year, dethroning Denmark, which has taken the top spot in four of the six annual reports published since the study’s founding in 2012. (It was…
While many buildings in cities can be rather neutrally toned, nothing brightens up a destination quite like a long row of vibrantly hued homes, shops, and more. Travelers can delight in strolls down such colorful streets all around the world—here, we pick some of our favorites. Better get your camera ready because these spots are…
Few films capture the beauty of winter train travel as the 1974 silver screen mystery, “Murder on the Orient Express.” In it, Hercule Poirot investigates a stabbing that occurred on a train from Istanbul to Paris. But this is no ordinary commute, as the seats are covered in red velvet and the scenery outside the…
