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Switzerland has always ranked highly among the best places to be born and live happily. You only need to walk outside your door to see why — it’s beautiful. From mountains to valleys, charming lakes to historic cities, Switzerland is so breathtakingly gorgeous that it almost looks like a set from a Hollywood film: That…
Flickr/Rum Bucolic Ape Floating in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus sits at a crossroads of three continents: Europe, Africa, and Asia. It isn’t quite West, but it isn’t East either. There’s a Greek side and a Turkish side. It’s steeped in ancient myth and history, but it attracts a horde of young, modern tourists every year.…
john mcsporran/Flickr Scotland is known for many things: romantic castles, the formidable Highlands, kilts, and the Loch Ness Monster, among many others. Whether for the natural landscapes, rich cultural sites, or something kitschier, Scotland ranks high on many travelers’ itineraries. Many visitors base their trip around Edinburgh with perhaps a day-trip or two to the…
At the end of each year, travel experts across the globe publish much-anticipated lists that aim to excite readers about upcoming travel trends. Our 2018 list spans five continents and urges travelers to explore new cities, try new foods, embrace new cultures, and gain new perspectives. And while there are thousands of destinations around the…
Coyoacán/Oyster While there is almost too much to see and do in Mexico City to keep the even the most active tourist busy, it can sometimes be an overwhelming place. With that in mind, scheduling in a day trip or two — and even a quick overnight jaunt — outside of the city can be…
xiquinhosilva/Flickr Israel’s cultural and commercial center has come a long way in recent decades. Though surrounded by conflict, Tel Aviv maintains an effortlessly cool, safe vibe. It may not look as pretty or feel as busy as other major international cities (the population is less than half a million), but it’s still an exciting place…
With its unrivaled beach scene, stunning mountain landscape, funk and samba sounds, diverse nightlife, and amazing cultural offerings, you might think there’s little reason to leave Rio de Janeiro. And while the city itself could easily take up a week of time (or more), there’s a lot more to explore within a relatively quick jaunt…
Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge/Oyster While everyone loves a swimming pool, there’s nothing more galling than trying to enjoy a relaxing soak elbow-to-elbow with a swarm of other bathers. But dive into one of these monster-size pools and, with so much space to yourself, you’re more likely to lose your way than lose your temper.
Australia is flush with beautiful landscapes, amazing wildlife, and vibrant cities. It also happens to have some of the world’s prettiest beaches. Ringed by the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, there’s almost too much coastline to choose from — over 37,000 miles of it, in fact. Since criss-crossing this continent isn’t cheap, and…
According to FutureCast’s latest report, millennials contribute more than $200 billion to the travel industry each year. They’re traveling more than their Gen X parents did, and they crave something slightly different. They seek new experiences above all else and take frequent weekend trips. In fact, weekend excursions accounted for nearly half of all millennial…