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The Best Places to Go Zip-Lining in the World

John Y. Can/Flickr While zip lines are often associated with military boot camps, the aerial runways are typically used by thrill-seeking vacationers these days. Folks choose to soar above trees and fly over beaches to feel like a superhero for a few minutes. And while the jolt of adrenalin may not be enough to plan…

9 of the Best Places to Visit in New Zealand

Mythologized by film and loved by locals, New Zealand is a dream destination for travelers that crave adventure. Natural wonders like untamed coastlines, lush forests, gurgling geysers, and majestic mountain ranges serve as the stunning backdrop to a cultural experience both Kiwis and Maori are happy to share. Between bungee jumping, heliskiing, rappelling, and whitewater…

7 Bucket-List Destinations for Movie Lovers and TV Buffs

How often are you watching a movie and wish you could visit the beach where the protagonist goes surfing, or the quaint town where a couple falls in love? Maybe you want to walk down the same road as your favorite character, or hang out in the pub where the friends on your favorite TV…

Where Else We Would Live if We Could

Bridge Street/Oyster Wanderlust runs rampant in this office. Everyone is always “off to” or “just back from,” and there’s a steady stream of chatter about trips and destinations. Many of us plan to call New York home for the long haul, but in spending our days consumed with all things travel, thoughts about living in…

Australia vs. New Zealand: Which Is a Better Vacation Destination for You?

Jong Soo (Peter) Lee/Flickr With so many things to do and spectacular places to see, choosing between Australia and New Zealand can be a difficult decision. These friendly destinations are a traveler’s dream, thanks to their beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, fresh cuisine, attractive locals, and an overall relaxed attitude. But with these similarities, which country…

8 Places With the Bluest, Clearest Water in the World

Coco Bodu Hithi/Oyster Whether you’re a scuba diver, snorkeler, swimmer, or toe-dipper, it’s tough to turn away from mesmerizingly clear, blue water. While the Caribbean is a reliable place for great beaches with excellent underwater visibility, we wondered where else we could find such pristine water around the world. Below are eight of the most…

Where You Should Travel Based on Your Harry Potter House

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…

11 Diverse Melting Pot Cities Around the World

We travel the world to see new sceneries, taste new cuisines, discover new customs, explore new sites, and meet new people. Holistically speaking, we hit the road to experience an unfamiliar culture. It’s an added bonus when the destination we’re visiting happens to be home to not one, but several cultures, thanks to its diverse…

7 Places to See Penguins in the Wild

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…