Top 11 Affordable States for Vacation Home Ownership
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Discover 6 Stunning National Parks Accessible by Amtrak
Don’t feel like driving to that beautiful national park? Take the train instead.
Essential Epcot Tips for an Unforgettable Disney Adventure
Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Disney World’s Epcot theme park, from the best rides and restaurants to festivals and more.
Amtrak Train Adventure: How a Journey Ignited My Dating Life
One day while I was home sick, languishing in bed and binge-watching reality TV, I stumbled uponThe Millionaire Matchmaker. The matchmaker, Patti Stanger, asked a cadre of beautiful women, “Where are you going to meet the people you want to meet? If you want to meet a doctor, you’ve got to hang out at restaurants by the hospital. If you want to meet a lawyer, frequent bars by the courthouse after work. You must go where the people you want to meet are, increasing the likelihood of crossing their path.”
Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park: Glaciers, Tundra, and Breathtaking Coastlines
Tierra del Fuego National Parkis closer to the Antarctic Peninsula than it is to Argentina’s capital city of Buenos Aires. This geographical distinction hints at what to expect from this extraordinary Argentine national park. However, rather than dismissing it as too cold or remote, consider its striking features: subantarctic forests, tundra, glaciers, and a vibrant coastline adorned with jagged peaks, thick beech forests, and diverse wildlife, includinga relative of the camel.
Explore Florida’s Stunning 99% Underwater National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the country’s most unique national parks. As travel trends come and go, national parks never lose their appeal. But a national park that’s 99 percent underwater, located 70 miles from civilization, and accessible only by seaplane or boat? That’s a next-level national park.
Expert Tips for Responsible Wildflower Viewing This Spring
Nobody wants to be *that* park visitor.
St. Lucia Beachfront Resort Unveils Stunning $12 Million Renovation
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort on St. Lucia just got a stunning remodel — here’s why it’s worth a visit.
Top 10 Most Eco-Friendly Destinations: Explore Lush Jungles and Stunning Waterfalls
These beautiful green destinations offer a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure, providing rejuvenating escapes amidst nature.
Top 15 Breathtaking Volcano Hikes You Can Explore Worldwide
Over thousands of years, volcanic activity has yielded a breathtaking array of incredible features, from craters and calderas to lava flows and tubes. These geological marvels are not just terms from your elementary school science textbook: You can actually see them up close— all you have to do is hike an active volcano.
Top Backcountry Ski Destinations in British Columbia: Mountains and Resorts
Interest in backcountry skiing has never been higher. If you’re looking to go off-piste, head to British Columbia, home to North America’s most rugged terrain.
Discover Moose Watching and Skiing at Banff Sunshine Village, Canada
Staying in Mount Engadine Lodge for the night turned out to be the perfect opportunity to slow down and make the most of our beautiful scenery in Alberta.
Explore Sailing in Venice: Join the Best Sailing Club
A group of idealistic young sailors is preserving Venice’s bygone maritime traditions, and you can learn to sail alongside them.
Explore Bryce Canyon National Park: 100 Years of Red Rock Spires and Stunning Stargazing
Anyone who has visited the red rock formations at the Bryce Amphitheater or experienced the sun going down near Sunset Point knows that Utah’sBryce Canyon National Parkis an extraordinary location. The park spans 56 square miles and is renowned for housing the largest concentration of hoodoos (irregular, spire-shaped rock columns) in the world. Established as a national monument on June 8, 1923, officials aimed to protect the area for its “unusual scenic beauty” and “scientific interest” before it was later designated as Bryce Canyon National Park.
Explore Abu Dhabi’s Best Museums and Art Galleries
On the sunbaked shores of the Arabian Gulf, a great place to catch a breeze is under the 600-foot-wide metal dome that shades the Louvre Abu Dhabi, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. This giant, parasol-shaped roof features an intricate, 7,850-piece jigsaw of perforated aluminum and stainless-steel panels. Rays of light pierce through the gaps, creating a mesmerizing effect on the museum’s exterior walls. Inside, the 23 galleries, divided by narrow alleyways and plazas, evoke the look and feel of a shady medina.
Explore the Enchanting Tarot Card Sculpture Garden in Tuscany
The site is artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s career-defining masterpiece.
9 Essential Tips for Capturing Stunning Travel Photos
Photography is an art form in itself, and it is essential to acknowledge that it doesn’t comply with rules, nor should it. Although some people suggest always taking photos with your back against the sun to properly illuminate your subject, there are countless powerful and moving photos where the opposite is true!
Top 6 Campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park for Outdoor Adventures
The pleasures of camping — pristine air, nighttime skies dotted with millions of stars, and a soothing cacophony of nature sounds — have never sounded more alluring. With all that, plus lakes, streams, active geysers, and fragrant conifer trees all spread out in a vast wilderness many miles from civilization, it’s easy to see why Yellowstone National Park is one of the world’s best places to camp.
Top 8 Camping Spots in Big Sur: Breathtaking Ocean and Forest Views
Enjoy coastal views, buffet breakfasts, and tent and RV sites among the redwoods.
Essential Photo Editing App for Your Smartphone
Photography has advanced dramatically in recent years. Just seven years ago, few would have considered using their phones as primary photography tools. However, today, phone photography dominates a significant portion of shared images on social media. Although my photos often depict mundane moments, such as my struggle to peel a banana or my recent Lego project, the practice of photography on smartphones is increasingly recognized as a serious endeavor.