Take a drive along the meandering, narrow country lanes in New Forest National Park and no doubt you’ll encounter a group of wild ponies, or better still, donkeys with foals in tow, holding up traffic as they leisurely lead the way. The wilderness here requires a slower pace of living. It’s a place of peace…
Central Switzerland, the region surrounding beautiful Lake Lucerne, is the heart of this charming country. Historically speaking, this is where the Federal Charter of 1291 was signed, which was a key component to the formation of modern-day Switzerland. History buffs can view the document and many other exhibits at the comprehensive Bundesbrief Museum in Schwyz….
The triangular isle of Tenerife is one of Spain’s most popular destinations, and the largest of the Canarian archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa. It is well-known for its beaches, some with striking volcanic black sand and others that shimmer with golden sand brought in from the Sahara. The center of Tenerife is home…
Believed to have gotten its name because of its talcum-colored beaches (although, some contend it’s derived from the white blossoms on the almond trees), Costa Blanca, or “White Coast,” is one of the most renowned of Spain’s seaboards. Popular year-round, it stretches for more than 120 miles and features sheer cliffs, charming Moorish villages, pristine…
Visiting iconic metropolises like Rome can be overwhelming — the city’s oversaturation of must-dos can lead to disappointment about all the sights you didn’t get the chance to see. For a less-intimidating-but-still-bustling-city feel, cross the River Tiber to visit Trastevere. The once working-class neighborhood is now a vivacious hotspot full of history. Here, you can…
This winter wonderland is a skier’s paradise. From the six summits of the Königstour (King’s Tour) in Maria Alm, Dienten, and Mühlbach to the 12 Peaks Trophy route from St. Johann im Pongau to Zauchensee, there’s no shortage of soft, white powder or sensational scenery. Don’t ski? No worries. There’s plenty of other activities for…
The Broads National Park, Britain’s largest protected wetland, in Norfolk and Suffolk, is an idyllic family-friendly attraction. Rent a boat and explore some of the sanctuary’s vast waterways, visit The Museum of the Broads, and see a Sumatran tiger, snow leopard, and mangrove snake at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens in Great Yarmouth. Then take the…
Reunite with your best friends forever under the warm sun of Costa del Sol. On a day when you’re not sprawled out on beach towels or jet skiing on the Mediterranean, drive inland to La Melonera winery and vineyard to sip chardonnay with a view of Spain’s picturesque mountains. Afterward, visit Central Market Atarazanas. Although…
Discover the unexpected on your next trip to Paris. Sure, you probably already know the most iconic sights to see but follow a lesser-trodden path to uncover a very different shade of the City of Light. Celebrity tombstones, NYC statue replicas, and an abandoned railway turned pedestrian park are the beginnings of your hidden, hauntingly…
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