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A word of warning: Once you touch down in South America, there’s a high chance you won’t want to return home. Yes, it’s a big place, with 13 countries spread across thousands of miles made up of dizzyingly high mountains, steaming jungles, amazing beaches, and some of the world’s largest cities. To be clear, there…
Now that you’re officially off the clock, it’s time to start a new hobby, learn a new language, and see the world. Speaking of the latter, there are few places that are best saved for your golden years — when you have money in the bank, time on your hands, and a renewed spark of…
If the possibility of seeing lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) gets your heart pumping in an excited way, there are several places to spot these wondrous animals outside of city zoos. National parks provide a true glimpse at how mammals and birds live in the wild, from arid desert landscapes to mountainous regions with…
Emperor penguins in Antarctica. Courtesy of Flickr/Antarctica Bound Happy World Penguin Day! In honor of the adorable flightless birds, we’re taking a look at their natural habitats, rounding up seven places you can actually visit to observe them. Though you might imagine all penguins to live in icy climates, several of the 17 to 20…
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…
Unfairly, South America doesn’t get the same foodie love you’ll find from devotees of European and Asian cuisines. With a population of over 400 million people living in 12 culturally rich countries, and distinct culinary traditions that marry Old and New World flavors, South America serves some seriously good food. That said, here are our…
Whether you’re just three years into your post-grad life or nearing 59.5 years (the age when you can start withdrawing 401k savings without penalties), you may be fantasizing about where you’ll retire. Sure, you’ve heard of Florida, but there are retirement-worthy spots throughout the world that deliver much more than Boca Raton. We’ve rounded up…
We love travel and adventure, but being a globally-minded citizen means recognizing when the things we love are disappearing. From grand glaciers in Montana to penguins on the Galapagos Islands, some of the world’s treasures may not be here past our lifetime thanks to climate change and other factors. We can do our part to…
Say all you want about planes, trains, and automobiles, but there are some places — whether they’re made up of islands or incredibly remote — that are better seen by sea. If you’re a reluctant cruiser, rest assured you don’t have to endure stale buffets and slot machines. From intimate sailboat charters to research vessels…
On a September evening in 1951, William S. Burroughs misjudged his aim while attempting a drunken party trick, shooting his wife dead. The previous year, the couple had moved to Mexico City to wait out a five-year statute of limitation on a New Orleans drug charge against Burroughs. It was during this time that, at…
