A Mexican Beach Vacation, Without All The Guilt And Stuff
You want to go to Mexico because it's polar vortex-ing and you're all like pshhht, not doing this anymore. And you want to get your sun in, but you also don't want to feel guilty about schlepping to...
View ArticleCheck Out The Incredible 'Frozen Waterfalls' Of Hierve El Agua
Hierve el Agua is one of Mexico's most beautiful natural wonders that you probably haven't heard of. Located in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca, these natural mineral springs are a sight you need to see....
View ArticleThe Way We Used To Travel: 12 Ways Travel Has Changed In The Digital Age
Once upon a time, smartphones and tablets didn't exist. And travel (well, life, in general) was very different. Technology has revolutionized the way we travel, in ways both good and bad. We're feeling...
View ArticlePenis Museum Curator Looks For 'The Final Member,' But The Competition Is...
Thinking of a romantic getaway? Consider traveling to Reykjavik, Iceland. Located conveniently on the fringe of the Arctic Circle, this quaint little town offers breathtaking views of nature and...
View ArticleBarricades, Bubbles And An Animal Carnival: The Week In Photos, Feb. 16 -...
Nothing quite compares to the power of a photograph to communicate the goings on in the world, captured in the thick of things. Ranging from the serious to the silly, these photos offer peeks into...
View Article'Space Elevators' Could Provide Safe & Efficient Cosmic Travel, Researchers Say
Is it time to push the "up" button on the space elevator? A space elevator consisting of an Earth-anchored tether that extends 62,000 miles (100,000 kilometers) into space could eventually provide...
View ArticleUnderwater Forest Off Coast Of Alabama Could Become U.S. Marine Sanctuary
From Mother Nature Network's Russell McLendon: An ancient, underwater forest off the coast of Alabama — hidden until recently by Mother Nature — is on track to become the second U.S. marine sanctuary...
View ArticlePrecarious Monasteries Reveal Faith Close To The Edge (PHOTOS)
Built on the edge of what is architecturally possible, these monasteries cling to rock faces, lava pillars and mountaintop. The holy sites are the chosen residences of monks who dwell in these lofty...
View ArticleThe 18 Worst Things About Hawaii (No Really)
Yeah, yeah, it's paradise -- we know. People are happier, healthier and less stressed in Hawaii, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few annoyances, gripes and inconveniences behind all those rainbows...
View ArticleAnimal Photos Of The Week: Baby Panda Has A Midday Snack
Some of the most popular animal stories from the last week include: A new website called WildLeaks launched that offers users a safe, confidential place to report wildlife crime. The San Diego Zoo...
View ArticleBiologists Free Whale From Fishing Gear Off Georgia Coast (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
A four-year-old North Atlantic right whale is doing much better now than he was a week ago. On Monday, biologists from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Florida Fish and Wildlife...
View ArticleClimbing Iceland's Glaciers Is A Scary And Amazing Adventure
A quick peek at one of Iceland's most popular but deadly tourist attractions -- glacier hiking and climbing -- makes us want to head to the stunning country immediately. Transport yourself to Iceland...
View ArticleYour Weekly Travel Zen: Japan
This week's Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Kimberley Magain. Of her photo she says: “Many hikers say a prayer at the Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida before they take on Mount Fuji. The shrine is a...
View ArticleDisney Ticket Prices Jump Again, Now $99 To Enter The Magic Kingdom
Magic doesn't come cheap these days. Admission fees at Walt Disney World in Florida have jumped for the second time in less than a year, with a single-day ticket to the Magic Kingdom now costing $99...
View ArticleThis Is What Things Look Like In A Town With No Roads
How much do you want to live in--or barring that, visit--a place where there are no cars? What a dream come true. The town of Giethoorn, located about 55 miles northeast of Amsterdam, has roughly 180...
View ArticleThis Italian Town Looks Like It's Out Of A Fairytale
Welcome to Alberobello! This little Italian comune is located in the Bari province of Puglia, Italy. Alberobello is known for its trulli -- limestone dwellings with domed, conical or pyramidal roofs --...
View Article17 Unique Quotes From Young Travelers That Will Make You Want to Pack Up and Go
Travel: we love it. Feelings: we have them. But there's an omnipotence to words, that's sometimes stripped by clichés. "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." "The only...
View ArticleThis Is What Parks Could Look Like in 2034
City planners from Seattle to Seoul are dreaming up some remarkable designs for future parks. It seems after years of neglect, we are finally recognizing how critical green spaces are to the economic,...
View ArticleHow To Eat Crawfish Like A Veteran (VIDEO)
It's almost Mardi Gras time, and we can't think of a way we like to celebrate better than a big old crawfish boil (or crayfish, or crawdads, or mudbugs, or whatever you call them). These tiny,...
View Article10 Delicious Reasons You Should Be In Key West Right Now (PHOTOS)
If you live anywhere in the country that's not the South, you're freezing your butt off right now. This winter has been particularly long, and brutally arctic. We're not sure about the rest of you, but...
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