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A huge dinosaur model appears to burst through the walls of a building at the children's museum in Indianapolis

Jul 15, 20226 min read

The 6 best museums in Indianapolis, from history and art to dinosaurs

A couple walk along a boardwalk on a winter's day with the sun low in the sky

Jul 15, 20226 min read

The ultimate guide to visiting Cape Cod on a budget: discounts, savings and affordable activities

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The ‘Lost Pines’ of Bastrop County create the perfect family getaway in Texas

Jul 15, 20225 min read

Why Beaumont is Texas’ capital of Cajun cuisine and culture

Jul 15, 20225 min read

A quick trip – but a world away – in Grapevine, Texas

People sit at outdoor tables next to a modern glass hotel set in a city park.

Jul 15, 202213 min read

Traveling to New York City this summer? 9 questions to ask yourself before you go in 2022

Jul 14, 20226 min read

Port Lavaca is a hidden gem for wildlife on the Texas coast

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Jul 14, 20227 min read

10 places to learn about the life of Nelson Mandela in South Africa

Camels leave the starting gate a race in the desert, Qatar, Middle East

Jul 14, 20227 min read

From scorching summers to wintertime festivals, here’s when to visit Qatar

Close-up of a bearcat (Binturong or Arctictis Binturong) sleeping on a branc

Jul 14, 20227 min read

How to keep cool while traveling as extreme heatwaves continue across the US and Europe

Woman in red walking toward the historic Broadway Tower, Broadway, Worcestershire, the Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom

Jul 14, 20226 min read

The 5 best hikes in the Cotswolds

People sit on the banks of the Merced river in the Yosemite Valley during autumn.

Jul 14, 20225 min read

When is the best time to visit US and Canada's national parks?

Man hiking in Glacier National Park, Montana

Jul 13, 20228 min read

Slow travel and long distance hikes: how to embrace the new outdoor travel trends

A man sits beneath a tree in the middle of Boulder Field in Hickory Run State Park, Poconos Region

Jul 13, 20226 min read

Top 9 free things to do in the Poconos, from canal parks to old stone jails

Skoki Lodge, about 20 miles east of Lake Louise, Banff National Park

Jul 13, 20226 min read

The best of Banff and Jasper’s backcountry lodges

White woman smiling in La Laguna old town city on Tenerife, Spain with a blurry historic building in the background

Jul 13, 202211 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Tenerife: from cliff-hugging villages to culture-loaded cities

People walking past the Metro de Porto on the bridge over the Douro Luis II river in Porto, Portugal in the summer of 2022.

Jul 13, 20227 min read

Porto on a budget: from metro tickets to miradouros

A black bear on a hillside at Glacier National Park, Montana

Jul 12, 20229 min read

Two incredible itineraries to explore Montana’s Glacier National Park

An old blue rover is parked on a beach near the water in Las Terranes, Dominican Republic.

Jul 12, 20225 min read

5 can’t-miss Dominican Republic road trips

The Tube in London

Jul 12, 20228 min read

Traveling to London this summer? 8 questions to ask yourself before you go

A stone fortress surrounded by water.

Jul 12, 20225 min read

The best free things to do in Crete: from beaches to historical landmarks

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Jul 12, 20226 min read

As air travel chaos continues... what to do when an airline loses your luggage

A Parisian restaurant closed

Jul 11, 20227 min read

Paris in summer: 6 questions to ask yourself before visiting this year

Tropical storm out at sea, with huge grey clouds and sheets of rain coming down approaching a palm-lined beach

Jul 11, 20224 min read

Visit Los Cabos on the cheap: how to have a budget trip to one of Mexico's luxury destinations

A young couple enjoys a meal at an outdoor table in front of City Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Jul 11, 20229 min read

The best time visit Belfast: a seasonal guide

Classic cars on Linn Cove Viaduct in fall, Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive

Jul 10, 20225 min read

North Carolina’s 5 best road trips from the mountains to the coast

Schloss Hellbrunn seen from its adjoining gardens

Jul 10, 202212 min read

8 top day trips from Salzburg to palaces, peaks and the world’s biggest ice caves

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Jul 10, 20227 min read

Lagos' parks are underrated – here are 9 of the best the city has to offer

Skiers on chair lift take in big air Ski jumper at Mount Bachelor in Oregon

Jul 9, 20225 min read

The best free things to do in Bend, Oregon

People enjoy drinks at outdoor tables in the beer garden of the Turf Tavern pub, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Jul 8, 20225 min read

Reference pints: the best pubs in Oxford

People sit at outdoor dining tables on the pedestrianized street of Salzburg's Old Town

Jul 8, 20227 min read

Salzburg’s 6 best neighborhoods: from baroque domes to beer gardens

Female friends wearing coats and scarves, walking in marram grass on a sunny day in Cape Cod

Jul 7, 20227 min read

Best time to visit Cape Cod for whale watching, Martha's Vineyard and empty beaches

Huge, bright-green leaves and plant foliage reach up towards the geodesic glass roof at the Eden Project.

Jul 7, 202214 min read

The top 21 things to do on your next Cornwall vacation

Rafters on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon

Jul 6, 202210 min read

I rafted through the Grand Canyon and here's what I discovered

Various tapas served in a tapas bar, directly above view

Jul 6, 20227 min read

I just got back from Barcelona... here's what I think you should know

Jul 6, 20225 min read

The 10 most incredible Instagram spots in the Algarve

Hiker in Jeollanam-do province at sunrise overlooking the mountains in South Korea

Jul 6, 20226 min read

Best 6 national parks in South Korea

Jul 5, 20226 min read

7 family-friendly adventures in Qatar

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Jul 5, 20224 min read

12 must-see events in London this summer... including Europe's biggest street party

Couple cycling along canal towpath near Glasson Dock in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Jul 5, 20228 min read

Worth a trip: Northwest England's Morecambe Bay

A woman skiing at Mt. Bachelor resort in Bend Oregon

Jul 2, 20227 min read

There's no bad time to explore Bend, Oregon. Here are the best times to visit

A family sit on ornate stone chairs around a table outdoors in Hellbrunn Palace Park as surprise fountains go off around them

Jul 2, 20225 min read

The best parks in Salzburg (not all the hills are alive with the sound of music)

Young women arriving to room with bunk beds, at youth hostel

Jul 1, 20225 min read

Non-awkward ways to meet people on the road

Jul 1, 20227 min read

The weird and wonderful museums of Lagos

Boats on the shore at sunset at Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire

Jun 30, 20224 min read

The best lakes in the US you've probably never heard of and how to visit in 2022

Nazca Lines, Peru

Jun 30, 20229 min read

Aliens among us? 10 top spots around the world for a close encounter with a UFO

Landscape view at the coastline beaches and houses in Panama near Coronado

Jun 30, 20226 min read

The 9 best beaches in and around Panama City: sunken ships to staggering sunsets

A swing carousel in motion, with children riding in the swing seats

Jun 30, 20226 min read

7 of the best things to do in Vancouver with kids: from sky-high adventures to amazing play zones

A group of older walkers on the Cotswold Way near Broadway, UK.

Jun 30, 202210 min read

From rugged coasts to ancient hills, these are the best hikes in the UK

View of historic street in Nantucket

Jun 29, 20228 min read

13 free things to do in Cape Cod (leaving more money for shopping and lobster rolls)

Tasmin in Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background

Jun 29, 20226 min read

Sydney was everything I remembered and more: returning to Australia after two years of longing

A colorful “chicken bus” (a repainted, purposed school bus) transports riders through the narrow cobblestone streets of San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala

Jun 28, 20228 min read

Why Central America is great for budget travelers

A fountain in the foreground reflects a view of the Santa Barbara Mission of California, a spanish-style church

Jun 28, 20225 min read

Explore the history of the nation: 10 most storied places in the US to visit in 2022

A stork nesting on a huge rock by the sae at Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Jun 28, 20227 min read

5 of the best nature reserves in the Algarve: beaches, wetlands and wonderful wildlife

Jun 27, 20226 min read

Unexpected experiences in the Qatari desert

A solo figure stands looking towards a large modern building that houses Nice's Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Jun 27, 20224 min read

The 9 best museums in Nice: from major art venues to archaeological sites

An elderly woman in a suit and with a cane admires two paintings (one by Vincent van Gogh) at Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, Spain

Jun 26, 20229 min read

Madrid for art lovers: the best museums in town

Two Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep sit in a field

Jun 25, 20226 min read

From the Wild West to dinosaur fossils, here are 7 wild museums in Wyoming

People relaxing at picnic benches in Chavasse Park in summer, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Jun 25, 20224 min read

Scouse greenery: relax at these delightful Liverpool parks

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Jun 24, 20228 min read

Sun down, camera up: Our favorite cities at night

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