History

• activities

• architecture

6 min read • Aug 29, 2022

Home to an important pilgrimage cathedral, a hilltop Norman castle and one of the UK’s oldest universities, Durham is a delight from every angle.

• history

• art and culture

8 min read • Aug 25, 2022

Bangkok is big, bold, brilliant and sometimes overwhelming. If you need a break from the traffic and tuk-tuks, here are the best day trips from Bangkok.

• art and culture

• history

6 min read • Aug 24, 2022

Striking the perfect balance between tradition and modernity, China is vast and extraordinary. Here are the best places to visit.

• beaches

• activities

9 min read • Aug 24, 2022

Seattle can be an expensive city to visit, but if you know where to look and how to entertain yourself, you can save a lot of money. 

• hiking

• activities

5 min read • Aug 22, 2022

Between tramping up mountains and pottering down medieval lanes and alleys, this region is best appreciated by car

• cycling

• activities

5 min read • Aug 18, 2022

Maribor and Ptuj are ideal springboards for the best Eastern Slovenia has to offer – urban amenities and pristine nature

• art and culture

• art

6 min read • Aug 17, 2022

Sydney might not be the capital of Australia, but it has plenty of museums and galleries that tell the nation's story.

• activities

• astrotourism

9 min read • Aug 16, 2022

Arizona has supersized attractions to spare, and the Grand Canyon is just the beginning. Here are the 10 best places to visit in Arizona.

• history

• art and culture

8 min read • Aug 16, 2022

From the movie to real life: trace the history and legacy of the King of Rock. 10 places in the US to celebrate Elvis.

• architecture

• art and culture

10 min read • Aug 16, 2022

Discover France’s best châteaux – from cliff-hanging Pyreneen forts to Loire palaces galore.

• shopping

• activities

7 min read • Aug 15, 2022

Scored by the River Avon and scrawled in vibrant street art, Bristol is the ideal backup for when London has restricted room

• art and culture

• history

5 min read • Aug 15, 2022

Located halfway between Houston and Austin, Brenham is full of callbacks to history and has a forward-looking energy

• art and culture

• art

6 min read • Aug 10, 2022

These 11 institutions are worthwhile primers for any Panama trip.

• architecture

• art and culture

8 min read • Aug 3, 2022

Hipster vibes and a flourishing food scene are just two top things to experience in the Danish capital. Here are our favorite things to do in Copenhagen.

• architecture

• art and culture

7 min read • Aug 3, 2022

From medieval castles to 19th-century mansions to futuristic government buildings, these structures throughout Scotland epitomize the country’s history.

• architecture

• art and culture

4 min read • Aug 2, 2022

Europe's most gorgeous European libraries range from baroque stunners to modern masterpieces. Here are our favorites.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Jul 31, 2022

From Cape Cod’s glorious dunes and Cambridge’s tasty food scene to the spooky witches of Salem, here are the best places to visit in Massachusetts.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Jul 28, 2022

The East End of Puerto Rico is a vibrant, alternative destination to San Juan. Here are the best places to play, eat and stay on the Caribbean island.

• art and culture

• history

6 min read • Jul 28, 2022

Northern Ireland’s capital offers a range of exciting museums, whose exhibits spotlight politics, history, art and one of the most famous ships ever built.

• art and culture

• history

5 min read • Jul 26, 2022

Visit these exciting Taipei museums to see the sweep of Chinese art, Indigenous history, contemporary installations and much more.

• hiking

• activities

8 min read • Jul 25, 2022

Cumbria is the UK’s capital of outdoor adventure – with plenty of fine dining, charming villages and historic castles, too.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

8 min read • Jul 22, 2022

If you're looking for free things to do in Tucson, we have nine of the best attractions to start with, from hikes to historic neighborhoods.