Archaeology

• activities

• national parks

9 min read • Sep 22, 2022

With its puffing volcanoes, pounding surf, silent salt flats and gleaming glaciers, Chile is the ultimate wonderland for adventures. Here's where to begin.

• activities

• hiking

10 min read • Sep 6, 2022

From epic hiking trails and river rapids to mountain resorts and towering sand dunes, Colorado invites adventure. Here are the best things to do.

• archaeology

• art and culture

8 min read • Aug 12, 2022

Scotland’s richly layered national story comes alive in the Highlands and Islands. Here are the top spots to dive into Scottish history.

• archaeology

• art and culture

5 min read • Aug 6, 2022

From Edinburgh to Eilean Donan, the best castles in Scotland for fascinating history, beautiful architecture, rugged settings, royal heritage and gory stories.

• hiking

• activities

10 min read • Jul 20, 2022

Wondering where to go in Scotland? Here are 14 of the best places to visit, from cities and grand castles to wild glens and Britain’s best driving route.

• activities

• camping

5 min read • Jun 27, 2022

The Qatari desert offers splendid scenery, history to be found, fun to be had, sights to be explored and memories to be made

• hiking

• activities

6 min read • Jun 23, 2022

The amazing sights of Jordan have beguiled visitors for centuries. And today travelers can visit almost all of them for less thanks to the Jordan Pass.

• archaeology

• art and culture

5 min read • Jun 15, 2022

Remnants of its glorious past make Athens a unique cultural destination with extraordinary energy and appeal

• hiking

• activities

8 min read • May 9, 2022

Guatemala is a dream destination for adventurers and it's also a great place for cultural immersion. Here are the top things to do in Guatemala.

• beaches

• activities

9 min read • May 3, 2022

Planning a trip to Central America? Read up on our picks of the can’t-miss places to visit in the region, from coral reefs to Mayan ruins and beyond.

• beaches

• activities

9 min read • Apr 5, 2022

Here are the top day trips from Playa del Carmen – and how to do them – so you can hit the road and check out the highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula.

• cycling

• activities

8 min read • Mar 29, 2022

From mountains and jungles to the world's largest salt flats, Bolivia rewards travelers with a giddying range of landscapes. Here are the best places to go.

• national parks

• activities

7 min read • Mar 23, 2022

Everyone knows about Angkor, but savvy travelers love Cambodia for its variety. Here are the top places to visit, from the temples of Angkor to the beaches.

• art and culture

• archaeology

7 min read • Mar 20, 2022

Planning a trip to India can be overwhelming. Our guide to the most memorable places to visit on the subcontinent makes it easy.

• national parks

• activities

11 min read • Mar 19, 2022

The epicenter of Mayan culture in Central America, Guatemala is famed for its volcanoes, beaches, jungles and ruins. Here are the best places to visit.

• astrotourism

• activities

5 min read • Mar 16, 2022

Basin and Range National Monument encompasses a bounty of adventure experiences in a truly isolated location

• astrotourism

• activities

5 min read • Mar 16, 2022

Nevada’s glittering experiences are subterranean and celestial. Get out there and see the state’s shimmering treasures.

• shopping

• activities

8 min read • Mar 10, 2022

We have your top tips for mezcal distilleries, crafts-making towns, festivals, food and more of the best of this superlative Mexican city and region.

• archaeology

• art and culture

8 min read • Mar 10, 2022

A visit to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is understandably high on the list for many travelers. Use this guide to help plan and make the most of your trip.

• archaeology

• art and culture

7 min read • Mar 8, 2022

Mayan culture in Central America spills out of ancient ruins in the jungle and swirls around busy hill town markets. Here are the top Maya sites to visit.

• cycling

• activities

5 min read • Feb 28, 2022

The Appian Way was the first great highway of the Roman world, and today it provides a stunning setting for a bucolic country walk, bike or horseback ride.

• art and culture

• archaeology

5 min read • Feb 28, 2022

Our guide offers a roundup of the best sites in Rome, Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany for discovering the art and architecture of the ancient Etruscans.