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Top 5 Exciting Day Trips from Lyon, France

Barbara GriffinNovember 7, 202409 mins

With its cinematic topography, magnificent cuisine, and 2000 years of history, Lyon is impressive enough by itself to keep visitors interested for several days at a time. However, if you seek to escape from the bustling summer crowds, there are splendid day trips that fan out in every direction.

Top 10 Affordable Adventures in South Africa

Bobby SpencerNovember 7, 2024012 mins

South Africa – with its dramatic coastline, wildlife-filled parks, vibrant cultures, and cosmopolitan cities – can be within reach for travelers of all budgets.

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Ikaria for First-Timers

Melissa SullivanNovember 7, 2024011 mins

The small island of Ikaria, with its 164km (102 miles) of undulating coastline, sits serenely in the midst of the Northern Aegean islands, just a hop from the much larger Samos.

Budget-Friendly Guide to Exploring California

Martin RuizNovember 7, 202406 mins

There is a price to pay for California’s envious bounty: miles of salty coastline, bright, sun-filled days, dynamic cities, and an infinite amount of tranquil and heart-pumping outdoor pursuits. However, you don’t have to pay full price to enjoy it all. Although many things in the Golden State can be more expensive than other U.S. destinations, budget trips are indeed possible with careful planning. Here are some tips and considerations to help you explore California without breaking the bank.

Ultimate Guide to the Best Time to Explore Colorado

Jeffrey JohnsonNovember 7, 2024013 mins

The best time to visit Colorado depends on how you want to spend your time in the Centennial State. From world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter to picturesque hiking and mountain biking in the summer, Colorado is all about outdoor recreation, which is largely seasonal and weather-dependent.

Top Family-Friendly Activities in Colorado

Oscar WaltersNovember 7, 202408 mins

With its endless blue skies and a myriad of opportunities for hiking, climbing, and exploring, Colorado is a wonderful place to introduce kiddos to the great outdoors. However, there’s more to the state than just its stunning peaks and canyons; it is also bursting with rich history and vibrant culture. Consequently, you could spend weeks crisscrossing the state and never truly see it all. Don’t let that stop you from bundling everyone into the car and giving it a try!

Essential Midwest Travel Guide for New Visitors

Jessica ProctorNovember 7, 2024012 mins

Think the Midwest is just a cornfield you fly over between coasts? Don’t be fooled by that nonsense. The region holds impressive cities like Chicago, Detroit, and Minneapolis, full of creativity, diversity, and mouthwatering food. It also cradles the Great Lakes, which are like huge inland seas, offering beaches, dunes, and scenic views dotted with lighthouses. Then there are the quirky roadside attractions—like the National Mustard Museum or the world’s largest ball of twine—that pop up throughout the area, plus a rich beer-making legacy still in full flow, all at reasonable travel costs.

Charming Small Towns to Explore in New York State

David DavidsonNovember 7, 202408 mins

Striking American landscapes, quirky antique stores, fabulous hikes, and some of the best bakeries you’ll ever find. Welcome to New York State! From one end to the other, the Empire State is crammed with outdoor adventures, cool art, great food, and friendly people.

Top Family Activities in Benin for Kids

Lydia WilsonNovember 7, 2024010 mins

Benin is a fun-filled country that has a lot to offer traveling families: stunning beaches, fascinating history, incredible national parks, and more. If you have children and are considering an affordable, family-friendly African country to visit that’s off the beaten track, Benin is the best bet for you.

Budget-Friendly Travel Tips for Exploring Chile

Jeffrey JohnsonNovember 7, 2024010 mins

Travelers arriving in Chile from neighboring countries often experience an initial shock—not from the magnificent Andes or expansive glaciers, but rather from the notable cost of living.

Optimal Times to Explore New York State

Barbara GriffinNovember 7, 2024014 mins

Every passing month highlights a new facet of New York State, drawing millions of visitors to its hills, islands, forests, lakes, and festivals.

Top 10 Breathtaking Hikes in New York State

Debbie KellyNovember 7, 202407 mins

Manhattan’s concrete jungle may get attention, but New York State’s natural beauty truly lies beyond the five boroughs. Many regions of the Empire State feature picturesque landscapes that are perfect for memorable hikes. Whether it’s exploring well-known areas like the 11 Finger Lakes or Lake Placid’s expansive 2,173 acres, or traversing notable peaks like the Adirondacks or the Catskills, the hiking trails in New York offer everything from gorgeous waterfalls to dramatic gorges and stunning scenery throughout.

Top Road Trips in Brazil: Explore Majestic Mountains, Lush Jungles, and Breathtaking Beaches

Jonathon WilliamsNovember 7, 2024015 mins

Getting behind the wheel of a car in Brazil opens the door to a world of road trip adventures. Distances may be long and routes may be rough in places, but the sense of achievement that comes from driving the country’s snaking coastal byways, inland highways, and high mountain roads will stay with you for a lifetime.

Top 12 Must-Do Activities in Lucerne

Debbie KellyNovember 7, 202408 mins

Most visitors to Central Switzerland base themselves in Lucerne to explore the glorious landscape that surrounds it. However, don’t forget to make some time for the city itself, which is set on the shores of beautiful Lake Lucerne. Aside from its scenic beauty, Lucerne boasts world-class museums, a rich history, a vibrant music scene, and one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Switzerland.

Ultimate Guide to a 2025-Mile Hike Across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

Jonathon WilliamsNovember 7, 202408 mins

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania might just be the next big hiking destinations. The Baltic states may lack mountain ranges, making them less enticing for those seeking summits. However, the region offers breathtaking forests, primeval bogs, and a rugged coastline bordered by the cold Baltic waters—all best explored at a leisurely pace.

Top 5 Epic Road Trips You Must Experience in Colombia

Vodka ManNovember 7, 2024015 mins

With photo-ready panoramas around seemingly every mountain bend and countless secondary roads leading off to charming little villages, having a vehicle in Colombia is the best way to explore the fascinating rural heartland of the country at your own pace.

Choosing Between Chile and Argentina: Which South American Destination is Right for You?

Jonathon WilliamsNovember 7, 202409 mins

We asked two writers to sing the praises of their preferred southern South American country. Deciding between Chile and Argentina? Read on.

Top 8 Family-Friendly Activities in Chile

Nicole PotterNovember 7, 2024014 mins

What could be more exciting for a kid to see than puffing volcanoes, crackling glaciers, dense rainforests, and blinding white salt flats?

Top 5 Family-Friendly Experiences in Florida

Melissa SullivanNovember 7, 2024010 mins

When it comes to the ideal family destination, Florida takes the cake.

Top 6 Philadelphia Neighborhoods You Must Explore

Debbie KellyNovember 7, 202407 mins

As the home of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and signed by the country’s forefathers, Philadelphia is a top destination for history buffs. However, this city has so much more. It’s home to the largest urban park in the nation, a 3000-year-old Egyptian sphinx, and an exciting brewery scene. One of the greatest ways to get to know the City of Brotherly Love is through its vibrant and distinctive neighborhoods. Here are the six neighborhoods in Philadelphia you should visit.