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When looking at a map, England might appear as a comparable land mass to its nearby neighbors France and Germany. In truth, though, it’s not that big. Upon arriving in the country, you will soon discover that most towns and cities are generally never more than a five- or six-hour train ride away from any…
There are some places in the world that simply aren’t meant for the average traveler, as they’re located quite a ways from more mainstream tourist spots. But that hasn’t stopped intrepid adventurers from seeking out these far-flung sights. Here, find out how to get to some of the more popular remote destinations around the world.
You’ve likely already snapped (or seen) the following travel photos: someone jumping in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, pinching the top of Big Ben in London, and staring off into the distance of a stunning natural landscape like Machu Picchu or the Grand Canyon. Some tourist destinations live up to their hype, while…
Of the more than 7,000 islands in the Caribbean, only a handful drew in a million or more travelers between January and August 2016, according to the latest statistics from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. So, while the region’s area in square miles is not too shabby, the heavy concentration of tourists in the most-visited destinations…
When it comes to planning a vacation in the U.S., people so often come up with the same old choices (think: New York, Las Vegas, and Orlando). Understandably, the varied combination of architecture, culture, nightlife, theme parks, and big city buzz all contribute to their popularity. But why not buck the trend and head somewhere…
The Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most popular national park, welcoming more than nine million visitors every year, followed by the Grand Canyon, which draws over five million travelers annually. In the U.S., there are 58 national parks to explore, including other usual contenders like Yellowstone and the Yosemite National Park. But there are also…
Praca da Figueira image courtesy Kyle Valenta It’s hard to argue with pretty, making it almost impossible to find a thing to fight about when it comes to Lisbon. The hilly Portuguese capital has been enchanting artists, authors, and travelers for centuries, and is seeing a major resurgence in interest. According to Lisbon’s government, the…
No one will fault you for taking the more traditional tourist route to sightseeing in Dublin, but when you’re done exploring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and the Guinness Storehouse, take a journey to see the city’s quirkier, less visited attractions. Care to see Napoleon’s toothbrush or stroll through a car park to…
The early 1970s saw some of the greatest pop-culture moments of the century: the release of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” the birth of “The Godfather” franchise, the formation of ABBA, the emergence of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust…and the opening of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The now-world-famous theme park made its debut…
Whether it’s your first or fifth time, traveling to a big city like London can be overwhelming. Historic and trendy, iconic and quirky, England’s vibrant capital city is one that has it all. But dig up any must-see checklist, and the same 10 attractions — you know, The London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben…