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Hiking is a unique and special activity that usually guarantees pretty scenery, well-earned endorphins, and even some spiritual goodness. It will also remind you how little you need to actually survive. Cheryl Strayed’s book, “Wild,” highlights her own 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. And while her trek inspired many to tackle a…
With the holidays on the horizon, most travelers (understandably) hoard their vacation days for December. But savvy jet-setters know the best time to hit the road is just before the holiday hoopla (read: never-ending crowds and spiked prices) kicks in full force. After all, there’s more to take advantage of beyond cheap airfares and hotel…
Come winter, you’ll likely be thinking warm, happy thoughts while daydreaming of lounging in a faraway tropical destination. Typical. This year, instead of chasing summer, think outside the box with some unexpected cold-weather vacations. With cheap accommodations, seasonal festivals, and an abundance of wintertime-only activities, there are plenty of places worth exploring besides the go-to…
There’s no question that travelers are still hitting the road on their own. According to the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study, one in five travelers went solo on their most recent vacation in 2015. A separate survey by MMGY Global found that millennials are especially up for going it alone, and that many insist on…
Vaulting off a 100-foot cliff into a shallow body of water is a story only a select group of people can claim. After all, what offers an ultimate adrenaline rush for some daredevils, presents a terrifying, spine-tingling task to others. Even the ballsy activity’s nickname — tombstoning — indicates that it’s not made for the…
Ever wonder why Independence Day is celebrated with shooting off fireworks? Turns out, the explosions were a personal request of founding father John Adams. In a letter to his wife Abigail, he even suggested the anniversary be marked with a long list of things including “illuminations from one end of this continent to the other…
Inarguably, the United States is filled with striking natural wonders — waterfalls and pine forests, rolling mountains and jagged cliffs. But this diverse nation is also home to exotic sights, vastly different than anything you’ve likely seen, and home to white-sand beaches and grass-carpeted canyons, rainbow-hued hot springs and the reddest of rocks. If you’re…
For some families, there’s no better destination than Disneyland or Disney World. The costumed characters like Mickey and Snow White, abundance of rides like Space Mountain, and nightly shows mean boredom will not be a factor. But with long lines, expensive admission and dining options, and huge crowds, “The Happiest Place on Earth” definitely isn’t…
During the holidays, there are few things more magical than bringing your kids’ favorite stories to life. And one of the best all-time classics, that both kids and adults look forward to every December, is Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express. So this year, for something super special, book a ride aboard one of the…
Muitos de nós, brasileiros, quando pensamos em viajar para os Estados Unidos, frequentemente pensamos nas grandes metrópolis como New York City. Ou grandes centros de compras como Miami, além dos deslumbrantes parques de diversão em Orlando. Não é verdade? Porém, a terra do Tio Sam tem muito mais a oferecer. Se você curte uma aventura,…