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In Qatar, you will be stunned by the way new art and architecture themes have been integrated with the old so perfectly they become one © HasanZaidi / Shutterstock

Dec 15, 202110 min read

Discover the best of Qatar’s art and architecture

Bell pavilion near the entrance to Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju, South Korea. The grotto, together with Bulguksa Temple, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dec 14, 20216 min read

Gyeongju City: a window to the past and the future

Sunflowers with Van Gogh Museum, left and Rijksmuseum in beckground at Museum squere in Amsterdam,Netherlands.

Dec 14, 20215 min read

Best museums in Amsterdam: 12 must-visit spaces that cover everything from Dutch masters to digital photography

Dickensian Street, Jonathan Green & Marnie Green - ICEHOTEL 32, photo - Asaf Kliger

Dec 14, 20212 min read

Peek inside this year's Icehotel in Sweden - before it melts in spring

New Mexico, Albuquerque, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Zuni Eagle dance performance

Dec 13, 20215 min read

The best museums in Albuquerque explore the city's past and future

Crowded motor home campers on vacation in the southwest USA red rock landscape in Arches National Park near Moab Utah

Dec 13, 20212 min read

How to avoid the long lines at Arches National Park: all about their new reservation system

A young skier on a slope in Vail, Colorado

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Getting around Vail is easy in summer sun or winter snow

Couple trail running with two dogs on Montana hillside near Bozeman

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Bozeman's best free (or nearly free!) things to do in town

A female hiker rests at a mountain viewpoint above Boulder, CO

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Getting around Boulder is easy with these top tips

Hikers walking their dogs, The Flatirons rock formations, Chautauqua Park, Boulder, Colorado USA.

Dec 13, 20214 min read

The 10 best parks in (and around) Boulder

Istanbul,Turkey- April 2, 2013: Emirgan Park in Istanbul during the city's annual tulip festival.

Dec 13, 20215 min read

These top Istanbul parks showcase the city's history and natural beauty

Climbers legs and feet on top of Flat Top Mountain trail, near Anchorage AK, Chugach Mountains.
Climbers legs and feet on top of Flat Top Mountain trail, near Anchorage AK, Chugach Mountains.. (Photo by: Edwin Remsburg/VW Pics via Getty Images)

Dec 13, 20215 min read

Immerse yourself in Alaska’s beauty with these outdoor adventures in Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska Skyline

Dec 13, 20215 min read

Anchorage brings cosmopolitan flair to the edge of Alaska’s wilderness

Woman kayaking in Cook Islands.

Dec 13, 20217 min read

Appreciating the charms of isolation in the Cook Islands

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kaua‘i

Dec 13, 20219 min read

Hawaii's 20 most stunning views you have to see to believe: waterfalls, volcanoes and starry skies

Wiener Ringstrasse with the historic Burgtheater (Imperial Court Theatre) and a traditional red electric tram.

Dec 13, 20217 min read

How to get around Vienna: Trains, trams and bike trails

old growth forest in Cathedral Grove MacMillan Provincial Park Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Vancouver Island’s best hikes: 7 treks and trails to try

Young woman on forest boardwalk in the Brisbane Southbank Parklands.

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Brisbane on a budget: the ultimate cent-saving guide

Brisbane, Australia - September 26, 2016: View of people sitting in lawn enjoying the sunshine in Post Office Square in Brisbane during lunchtime with skyline in the background.

Dec 13, 20215 min read

Brisbane’s best neighborhoods: where to party, stay, play and brunch

Closeup of a colorful mural on a wall in Barrio Logan in San Diego. The mural depicts influential people in the Latino community.

Dec 12, 20217 min read

San Diego’s Barrio Logan is a celebration of Chicano culture

Clingman's Dome mountaintop observatory during sunset in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Dec 12, 202113 min read

The best day trips from Asheville, North Carolina

Best Edinburgh Day Trips Kelpies

Dec 11, 20216 min read

9 wintery day trips from Edinburgh for hardy travelers

Hiker on trail through Tjktjavagge south of Singi hut, Kungsleden trail, Lapland, Sweden

Dec 10, 20212 min read

Could IKEA’s toilet brush inspire your next vacation? Visit Sweden hopes so

Dec 10, 20219 min read

In Iceland’s remote Westfjords region, a new bicycle route takes shape

Man fatbiking on a trail in winter in Duluth, Minnesota

Dec 10, 202111 min read

The 12 best Minneapolis day trips that truly celebrate Minnesota

Dec 10, 20212 min read

Inside the new Orient Express 'La Dolce Vita' train ready to depart from Italy in 2023

Lady Musgrave Island, Kate Bray from Bundaberg enjoying the Lady Musgrave HQ pontoon, where you can sleep on the reef

Dec 10, 20216 min read

Why glamping might be the best way to see the Great Barrier Reef

A visitor to Sequoia National Park is dwarfed by the 36.5 ft. diameter trunk of the General Sherman Tree, billed as the "Largest Living Thing on Earth." The National Park Service is considering various ways to make parks more relevant, including attracting more children and more minority families. Photo shot on Thursday, October 26, 2006. (Photo by Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Dec 10, 20213 min read

Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest to reopen December 11

Winter ski season in Girdwood, Alaska - stock photo
Winter at Alyeska Resort near Anchorage, Alaska

Dec 9, 20219 min read

The best day trips from Anchorage for giant cabbages, Cold War citadels and craggy mountain climbs

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Dec 9, 20213 min read

Canada's newest hiking trail is a slow-travel adventure on Prince Edward Island

The rough surface of frozen lava after Mauna Loa volcano eruption on Big Island, Hawai'i

Dec 9, 20215 min read

10 essential experiences on Hawai‘i's Big Island

Las Galeras, Dominican Republic - 25 january 2002: people riding horses on the beach of Rincon near Las Galeras on Dominican Republic

Dec 9, 20213 min read

Do I need a visa to visit the Dominican Republic?

Fireworks on New Orleans Skyline.

Dec 9, 20213 min read

New Year's Eve celebrations are back in these US cities

Young woman walking on a suspension bridge over Wainibau stream on the Lavena Coastal Walk.

Dec 9, 20216 min read

Don’t leave Fiji without visiting these national parks and marine sanctuaries

A family pauses on a cycle trip by an Alaskan beach

Dec 8, 20218 min read

Alaska's best beaches for bears, bald eagles and natural beauty

"Albuquerque, USA - October 12, 2007: Mass ascension of hot air balloons and crowd of people in the early morning at Balloon Fiesta Park. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction with over 600 balloons and crowds for some events in excess of 100,000 people."

Dec 8, 20214 min read

These 10 Albuquerque parks are a breath of fresh air

Pacific Islander surfers carry their boards to the water.

Dec 7, 20215 min read

Hawaii vs. Caribbean: which island vacation should you choose?

The changing colors of fall are beautiful to explore in Burgundy

Dec 7, 20215 min read

The best time to visit Burgundy: a month-by-month guide

Humbling winter scenery near Ísafjörður

Dec 6, 20219 min read

Why winter is magical in the Westfjords (and other best times to visit)

Backcountry skier in the trees near Stevens Pass, Washington - stock photo

Dec 6, 20214 min read

5 ski resorts easy distance from US cities

A little girl sits on rock next to the ocean, wearing a Hawaiian lei and playing a ukelele. (Maui, Hawaii)

Dec 3, 20214 min read

8 fun free things to do on your next trip to Maui

USA, Malibu, cars on Pacific Coast Highway

Dec 3, 20214 min read

How do you get around Malibu? The best option depends on your activities

Dec 3, 20219 min read

The A-to-Z of Fiji: 26 reasons to visit the island paradise

Neha Arora (center) and two Planet Abled travelers on an early trip to Agra.

Dec 3, 20216 min read

"I had to start a travel company to travel." Meet the woman making tourism more inclusive and accessible

Bora Bora is so beautiful that you don't need to spend much to live a lot

Dec 3, 20216 min read

Bora Bora on a budget: the best (and nearly free!) things to do

Adventurous woman, outdoor woman, friend, guide, Badass, strong, happy, content, risk taker, whole/complete, competent

Dec 3, 202110 min read

The 18 best free – or almost free – things to do in Patagonia

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 01: A COVID-19 test center operates inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 01, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The Biden administration is planning to announce tighter restrictions for travelers flying into the United States, including requiring a negative test for COVID-19 one day ahead of travel, in response to the new Omicron variant. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Dec 3, 20215 min read

Omicron: How the new COVID-19 variant is impacting travel around the world

Unusual rock formation in Arches national park in Utah, USA, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-15T01:22:54.000Z, User: Ppeterson948, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP , client: Global Publishing WIP , other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

Dec 2, 20216 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Utah

Spoon-bill Pelican in St. Augustine, Florida.

Dec 2, 20216 min read

The best time to visit St Augustine, Florida: a month-by-month guide

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2021/09/15: Big Ben's renovated clock face has been unveiled as refurbishment nears completion..Renovation of the famous landmark, whose official name is Elizabeth Tower, began in 2017 and is expected to be completed by early 2022. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Dec 2, 20212 min read

After years under wraps, Big Ben's new face is finally unveiled

Adult Male Elk and his herd - Grand Tetons - stock photo
Elk (Cervus canadensis), Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Dec 2, 20214 min read

How to have an incredible safari experience without leaving the US

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico, United States, North America

Dec 1, 20218 min read

These top day trips from Albuquerque showcase the best of the Southwest

Crystal Shower Falls in Gondwana Rainforest at Dorrigo National Park, New South Wales

Dec 1, 20216 min read

5 unmissable Scenic Rim hikes: ancient rainforests and lush waterfalls await you

Hands up if you're excited to go on a road trip in Sweden!

Dec 1, 20217 min read

9 of the best road trips in Sweden: take a chance on these

Rear view of a couple driving in a convertible, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, America, USA

Nov 30, 20217 min read

How to get around Maui with or without a car: travel on island time

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Nov 30, 20215 min read

The 5 best neighborhoods to explore on your trip to Greater Phoenix

Nov 30, 20216 min read

Would you sleep in an igloo? These ice hotels are the epitome of cool

Three people snow shoeing in the winter near Bozeman

Nov 30, 20216 min read

The best outdoor activities in Bozeman, Montana are easy to come by

Photo taken in Arizona, United States

Nov 30, 20213 min read

Grand Canyon moves into winter operations December 1 - here’s how that will impact your visit

Young men playing ball games on the beach in Puerto Rico

Nov 29, 202111 min read

11 free things to do in Puerto Rico

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