The Top 10 Coolest Caves Around the World
The deep, dark world of caves is fascinating. From caves that light up with the glow of millions of glowworms, to underground caverns stuffed with crystals bigger than the average house -- here's our...
View ArticleThese Strangers Rushing To Help One Another Remind Us We're Not Alone
The highway can be a scary place, or, as one YouTuber reminds us, it can be a place where humans come together to help one another in times of need. Check out the video above, and take comfort in...
View ArticleFrom the Great Barrier Reef to Ningaloo Reef, Diving Australia's Coasts
One country, two coasts, two incredibly different, but equally awe-inspiring aquatic experiences. That is precisely what I discovered when I packed my dive gear and boarded my first of eleven flights...
View ArticleThe African City That's Built Entirely on Stilts
By Ken Jennings, CNTraveler.com Cotonou is the largest city in Benin, a small West African republic on the Gulf of Guinea. In 1855, the French dug a lagoon canal connecting Cotonou's ocean coastline...
View ArticleThe Creative Side of Costa Rica: Galleries, Museums and Shops in San Jose
Sure, Costa Rica is world-famous as an ecotourism destination, thanks to its pristine coastline and thousands of acres of protected natural areas. But travelers who fly into this Central America's...
View ArticleWhy I am Travelling Light this Summer
Everyone thought I was either brave or crazy, maybe both, when I decided to travel through Europe this summer with a 25 L backpack weighing only 6 kg, but it was one of the best decisions I made and...
View ArticleIn Search of the Sea Gypsies (PHOTOS)
After a long tedious flight cramped into a seat built for a munchkin instead of a 6'4" Swede, I was finally there. Stepping off the plane was an experience in itself. As a cold-blooded Scandinavian,...
View ArticleWhere to Vacation in 2014-15
Moyan Brenn/ Flickr For those prone to exploring the world, travel can be one of life's greatest joys -- though often woefully preceded by months of stressful decision-making and mind-numbing...
View ArticleTraveling Alone in Hawaii: 10 Must Do Solo Adventures for the Single Woman
Getting away from the regular routine of life for a couple weeks or even just an extended weekend can help you to regain perspective and connect with yourself. Whether you are going through a divorce,...
View ArticleEdge-Of-Space Balloon Test Flight Brings New World Record
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Arizona company says it has successfully completed the first small-scale test flight of a high-altitude balloon and capsule being developed to let tourists float 20 miles...
View Article4 Reasons to Visit Switzerland This Summer
Last year, Outside Magazine named Switzerland the Best Country to Emulate in its annual Outside Travel Awards. Not surprising, when you consider the country's strict anti-pollution policies and nature...
View ArticleElement Lifestyle: The Personal Concierge to the A-List
Dream maker, dream maker, make me a dream. Ever wondered how the celebrated glitterati of our time manage the fantastically dreamy lives that are, on a weekly basis, splashed across the covers of...
View ArticleHow Locals Do Tapas in Spain (VIDEO)
Tapas and Spain go together like baguettes and France. And the southern Spanish region of Andalucia poses no exception to this rule. On a recent trip to Sevilla, Spain (an hour plane flight from...
View ArticleDo's and Don'ts: The Ultimate Honeymoon Packing Guide
The busy honeymoon travel season is here, which means many newlyweds have already booked their airline tickets and secured hotel reservations. Now it's time to get packed for that once-in-a-lifetime...
View ArticleForget Vegas -- Five Offbeat Summer Bachelorette Party Destinations
Throwing a bachelorette party this summer, but tired of the usual spots? Don't limit yourself to the typical Las Vegas event. A girls' getaway to celebrate the bride-to-be is the perfect excuse to...
View ArticleGreat American Road Trips
A classic American pastime, road trips are an amazing way to experience the beauty and charm of America's incredibly diverse landscape. California's Pacific Coast Highway Also known as California State...
View ArticleTrue Thirst
I tilted my head skyward and raised up the bottle and squeezed it with both hands. A shy tablespoon of lukewarm water wet my tongue. I squeezed harder, and the plastic made that pathetic...
View ArticleMan Sues British Airways After He's Sent To Grenada Instead Of Granada
What a difference an "a" makes. A Maryland dentist who said he hadn't had a vacation in two years, is suing British Airways after a booking mistake landed him in Grenada in the Caribbean instead of...
View ArticleVietnam Beyond the Hostel
Image: Libby Lowe Maybe you went to Europe after college. Maybe you had that experience of staying in a hostel and getting by on $10 a day. Maybe you're totally and completely (said with love for...
View ArticleBest Family Getaways 2014 (PHOTOS)
"On every trip, try something new; come back knowing you did something you weren't willing to try before," tweeted Wendy Perrin, TripAdvisor's Travel Advocate and a mom of two. It's a travel motto she...
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