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Once upon a time, everyone had a wilderness on their doorstep, but as the world industrialized, wildlife was pushed to the fringes, resulting in a loss of connection to the natural world. However, the rewilding movement is working to reverse this trend by restoring degraded ecosystems, allowing nature to reclaim its space.
The once hallowed seat of the Habsburg Empire, Vienna spoils travelers with baroque palaces, fabled coffee houses, and plenty of cultural pizzazz. However, Austria’s stirring capital also serves as a great base for exploring some of the country’s other jewels. Here are the best day trips from Vienna.
The Irish pub is an essential part of Ireland’s culture, and it is within these walls that you can enjoy creamy pints, find the coziest snugs, and experience the friendliest of welcomes. Ireland is home to more than 7,000 pubs, many of which serve food and are open late into the night, hosting unbeatable Irish music sessions.
The Antarctic is one of the last undisturbed places on the planet. Human beings have only been traversing this isolated landscape for a mere 200 years since it was discovered in 1820. Unlike many other locations where our presence has had a negative impact, Antarctica still remains virtually unspoiled.
Glistening, groaning icebergs. Playful Adélie, gentoo, and emperor penguins. Sunbathing Weddell seals and spouting sperm whales. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest continent on earth, and for many travelers, the final frontier.
With stunning chalk cliffs, ancient woodland, misty moorland, glorious lakes, and rolling green fields, England has a lot of scenery to offer, with plenty of space to clear our minds, breathe, and reconnect. Some of the best countryside falls into designated national parks that are packed with opportunities to climb, hike, ride, and bike.
Let’s face it: Finland can be expensive. However, with some careful budgeting and clever planning, it’s entirely possible to have an incredible trip that doesn’t cost a fortune. Fortunately, many attractions that draw travelers to Finland are either free or cost very little: from foraging walks to breathtaking Northern Lights displays, refreshing dips in the Baltic Sea to relaxing lakefront saunas.
When it comes to celebrating someone’s imminent nuptials, Europe truly has it all. If beer bikes and wild nights are on the agenda, you’ll have no trouble finding them. However, if you want outdoor adventures, epic food scenes, and cultural exploits, there’s plenty in that department too. From classic party cities to sun-drenched isles and wild coastlines, these are some of Europe’s best stag and hen do destinations.
“Don’t go there,” “Be careful,” “Avoid” – these are words I never expected to hear before attending a sporting event. However, when planning a trip to Colombia, it’s challenging for people to shake the country’s violent past.
To say goodbye to New York, writer Chris Dong takes an overnight vacation to the beach and finds there’s much to learn in a part of the city he had long only considered for day trips.
The rural village of Letur, gracefully situated on the edge of a rocky plateau in the Sierra del Segura region of southeastern Spain, is embracing digital nomads as a solution to its declining population of 900.
Sri Lanka may be known as the teardrop isle (due to its distinctive shape), but the country’s refreshingly straightforward visa system shouldn’t be a source of too much anguish for travelers.
Only a 30-minute train ride across the Øresund Bridge from Copenhagen is Skåne – the southernmost region of Sweden. For hundreds of years, its geographical position made Skåne the epicenter of the frequent Dano-Swedish wars, until the last peace treaty between Denmark and Sweden was signed in 1720. Nowadays, the rolling plains and fertile cereal fields are better known for outdoor activities and natural beauty than epic battles.
With its sparkling white beaches, crystalline water, and venerable ancient sites, Greece lives up to all the hype. However, with enough islands to suit everyone’s taste and antiquities dotting the landscape like a historical map of Western civilization, how does one navigate such a vast country? To help you choose, here’s a guide to the top experiences in Greece for first-time visitors.
While most people opt to visit Mongolia in warmer months, the winter season is an exceptionally beautiful time to see the steppe and Siberian borderlands covered in frost and snow.
Katie Boué isn’t the perfect “outdoorist.” And she knows you’re probably not, either.
Sri Lanka has always been an affordable destination for all types of travelers. Whether you are exploring palm-fringed golden sandy beaches, embarking on wildlife adventures, or visiting ancient temples steeped in history, this island nation offers experiences that won’t stretch your budget. Enhanced by the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality, visiting this beautiful country can be incredibly economical.
Mexico City is one of the more expensive destinations in Latin America; however, visitors remain impressed by its relative affordability when compared with major European and US cities.
Colorado is a large, geographically diverse state that’s best explored by car. If you’re planning to stay in one place for most of your trip, however, you can easily get around by walking, biking, and taking public transit. From Denver, you can also take buses to various Colorado destinations, and if you’re not comfortable navigating curvy mountain roads, especially during snow or icy conditions, it’s advisable to leave the driving to the professionals. The Centennial State also offers numerous sightseeing trains that can enhance your travel experience.
A sprinkle of forest-clad tropical islands spills off the 2,989 miles of beach and mangrove-studded coasts that cut this green peninsula out of the sea. Running from the north to join the ancient forests of Pahang state in the center, the undulating peaks of the Titiwangsa mountain range split the country in the middle. Malaysia’s lesser-visited mountainous backbone is ripe with easy-going nature treks, but also hides a bounty of offbeat trails to delight the most daring hikers.