
Explore Beautifully Preserved Traditional Homes in This Historic South Korean Village
Author and writer Frances Cha returns home to South Korea with her aunt to explore Hahoe Village, just outside Seoul.
A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Author and writer Frances Cha returns home to South Korea with her aunt to explore Hahoe Village, just outside Seoul.
Longer nights and increased geomagnetic activity means a higher chance of catching the aurora borealis.
From scenic lakes to towering mountains to small towns, Canada has no shortage of beautiful second-home destinations.
For many travelers, a trip to Alaska represents a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The 49th state boasts unspoiled wilderness, abundant wildlife, majestic glaciers, and the tallest mountain in North America, Denali. Thenational parkof the same name is open throughout the year, with summer being the most popular time to visit. During this season, the park’s lone road is accessible, offering longer days and milder temperatures.
This scenic drive through British Columbia is a nature lover’s dream.
When you Google the island of St. Barts, you’re immediately drawn in by stunning images of teal water and luxury yachts, nestled among lush mountains and soothing palm trees. Although these photos are captivating, the real-life views from my window were truly unparalleled.
1. IntroductionAmtrak’s Crescent Route offers an unparalleled experience, allowing travelers to journey from New York City to New Orleans while enjoying a variety of cultural and scenic stops.
After a bit of fumbling with the key by flashlight, I managed to open the iron gate, yet still found myself standing in pure darkness. My guide went ahead as I slowed my step, befuddled by where I was. From somewhere in the distance, he flipped the switch and I gasped. I was surrounded by the Vatican’s Gallery of Maps, an impressively ornate room with 40 large maps of Italy — some measuring up to 15 by 16 feet — dating back to 1582.
Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory is home to remarkable outdoor adventures and fantastic queer-owned businesses.
Personally, I’m more of a summer kinda guy, but the best thing to do with any season, regardless of personal preference, is always to make the most of it. This is no more true than during winter.
Valley of Fire State Park offers the ultimate day trip from Las Vegas, featuring stunning red canyons, ancient petroglyphs, and breathtaking landscapes.
Sure, you can use trains to travel between several major U.S. cities, but these small towns are equally worth a visit.
The family went zip lining through a cloud forest, ate guinea pig, and cruised around the Galapagos.
Central Madrid—steps away from Plaza Mayor—is now home to the newest pearl in the collection of Edition Hotels; a necklace of sophisticated, party-prone properties that wraps around the planet from New York to Shanghai. Its Spanish-capital location is the best one yet, offering an unprecedented look at Marriott’s playbook as it rapidly expands Ian Schrager’s brand: to go, full-throttle, in the opposite direction of its competitors.
It’s day one: You’re going to need a good breakfast. Fuel up on monster omelets and bottomless coffee at local favoriteLou Mitchell’s(you might just meet fellow Route 66 road-trippers in a neighboring booth). If you want to stretch your legs before the first phase of your journey, Chicago’sMillennium Parkis an excellent place to do it. From there, it’s just one block to the Historic Route 66 Begin sign. Snap a selfie — you’re officially on your way. If you couldn’t bear the wait times for breakfast in Chicago,Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basketis your first stop. The 1930s gas station/lunch counter is now a Route 66 icon for its superlative fried chicken. Look for the restored neon sign — so retro you’ll half-expect to see chrome-stripped Bel Airs parked below it.
To honor the Queen’s 70 years on the throne, London put on a celebration fit for royalty—and its fans.
Recently, a friend shared an amusing Facebook photo taken at the beach. Although she intended to be prominently featured, only about a third of her body was captured—just an arm, a leg, some of a backpack, and a vast stretch of sand! After inquiring about the mishap, she explained that her partner had snapped the picture, leading to the hilarious result. In a playful act of defiance (or perhaps solidarity), she chose to make it her profile photo, which is a delightful choice that made me laugh—especially knowing the context. Inspired by this, I decided to explore the internet for some of the worst travel photography—images that are so badly taken, they become amusingly good!
For the longest time, I’ve had this dream of renting a rustic old Tuscan farmhouse and using this as my base to explore Italy properly.
Make way for this Black-owned hospitality venture coming to Indianapolis this summer.
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