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5 Ways to Hike and Climb Around the World

Hikers and climbers of all skill levels know that getting to the top of the mountain is just part of the journey. These five expeditions will help you reach your climbing goals,…

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The Weird and Wonderful in Portland, OR

You see "Keep Portland Weird" on bumper stickers, souvenirs, and even walls in this Pacific Northwest city. You also see the city's offbeat characters spoofed on the popular IFC sketch…

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World's Best Cities for Bargain Shopping

The best souvenir is one that you find for so little that you just have to brag about it when you get home. Travel the world and shop in style without paying hefty prices at these…

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10 Best River Cruises

Updated August 15, 2019 With all the rivers in the world, how do you know which river cruise is the best for you? Allow us to show you the difference between the Rhine and the…

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The World's Best Hot Springs

When you really need to unwind, you can book a massage at the nearest spa. Or you can seek out the therapeutic qualities of these hot springs that have drawn travelers for centuries.…

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Twenty Words Every Hawaii Visitor Should Know

Welcome to Hawaii , the linguistically rich and confusing Islands with not one but two official languages -- Hawaiian and English -- where the 12-letter alphabet has 7 consonants and 5…

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Favorite New York City Experiences

Iconic, hip, trendsetting and ever-changing, New York City lives up to its superlatives. Here are 8 great things to do that'll let you stretch a New York minute into a lifetime of…

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10 Ways to See Hanoi

Hanoi celebrated its 1010th birthday on 10/10/20. For those who want to catch the essence of this venerable city's character, here are ten tempting activities to keep you busy there.

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7 Days, 7 Resorts: Skiing Italy's Aosta Valley

It's not every resort that can keep a variety-hungry skier or boarder happy for a whole week. Pick your spot right, however, and you can ride a different hill every day. The Valle…

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Favorite Sights and Experiences in Tuscany and Umbria

Tuscany is densely populated with tourist attractions -- perhaps more so than any other region in Europe. It could take months to experience all of its art, architecture, food, and…

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13 Favorite Athens Experiences

Athens may have the Parthenon, that most exquisite symbol of achievement, but this free, anarchic city is more than just a monumental collection of 5th-century-B.C. landmarks. Beside…

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Celebrating Chinese New Year in Singapore

Chinese people around the world gear up each year to celebrate Chunjie (the Spring Festival), commonly known as the Chinese New Year. Fantastic fireworks, parades, and traditional…

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12 Favorite Los Angeles Moments

The allure of Los Angeles -- for better or for worse -- is undeniable. Angelenos know their city will never have the sophisticated style of Paris or the historical riches of London,…

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15 South American Island Escapes

South America presents so many diverse travel options that it'll make your head spin. So may we suggest you leave the cities behind, grab a bit of gear, and settle down on an island?…

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10 Extraordinary Islands

What is it about islands that makes them so intriguing? Whether it's a tropical speck in the midst of a vast ocean, or a tree-shrouded hummock in the river of a great city, it's still…

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Singles Vacations in Stunning Destinations

By Charis Atlas Heelan; Edited by Abigail Shneyder Traveling solo? Meet someone new who shares your travel dreams on one of these singles vacations! Whether you're adventuring in the…

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Where to go in the South Pacific

For the ultimate dream trip, most people head to Tahiti or Fiji. Since few ever travel beyond those well-known destinations, dozens of remote island nations in the Pacific Ocean are…

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Philadelphia's Open-Air Art

When it comes to public art in Philadelphia, most people know to look for Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE statue, Claes Oldenburg's enormous clothespin, and the Rocky statue, which is…

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Which Caribbean Destination Should You Choose?

More than a million square miles, more than 125 major islands, countless varieties of cultural influences—how can anyone hope to get a grasp of which Caribbean destination is for them?…

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The World's 10 Most Divine Cities

Every year, millions of travelers visit St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, or the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Still others travel to see the Buddhist temples in…

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The 6 Most Scenic Spots in Italy

Italy is so packed with attractions that it's hard to know where to start. That's where we come in. We present our personal, opinionated list of what we consider to be Italy's top…

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Best Cities for Museums: 10 Essential Spots

Breathe in culture, history, and science at some of the world's most inviting non-art museums in destinations at home and abroad. From evolution to technology, sex to sport, there is a…

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Belgium's Best Chocolate, Beer, Cheese and More

Spanning the fertile Meuse River valley and the forested Ardennes, Belgium's Wallonia region is decidedly slower-paced and less populated than the country's northern region of…

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World's 10 Best Historic Cruise Ports

Many of the world's ancient civilizations developed near the sea. For cruisers, this means cathedrals, temples, fortresses, and other antiquities are easily accessible from cruise…

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Barcelona Walking Tour: Gaudi's Parc Guell

Parc Güell is one of the Barcelona's magical spots, where Gaudí unleashes a playful, humorous side that some of his darker creations partially conceal. Gaudí and his patron Count…