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Himeji Castle Shrine in Himeji, Japan

Religion and tradition are deeply connected in Japanese culture, especially with Shintoism where hundreds of not thousands of gods rule over various things....

Why Did Henry Ford Build a Midwestern Town in the Amazon Rainforest?

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Elah Feder: Johanna, do you ever buy lottery tickets? Johanna Mayer: No, never. Not...

Benjamin Harrison Gravesite in Indianapolis, Indiana

Come for the criminal; stay for the POTUS! Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) was the 23rd President of the United States (POTUS) and grandson of 9th...

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Share a tip on a great gallery or museum in Europe | Travel

While Europe’s famous museums and galleries draw the crowds with their blockbuster exhibitions, it can be more rewarding to discover wonderful art in out-of-the-way...

The Best Airbnb Experiences in New York City

There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of...

Villa Seurat in Paris, France

In Paris, the 14th arrondissement is rarely visited by tourists. Yet many places there are worth a visit. The Villa Seurat is one...

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‘I’ve never felt such a skin-zinging feeling of being alive’: my year of swimming in Nordic seas | Scandinavia holidays

Warm lights shine from the houses that dot the wintry slopes of Mount Fløyen and a cold wind blows as I stand in a...

How to Find a Cheap Car Rental in 2026

I love road trips. You get in car and can just head off anywhere you want. There’s a freedom to a road trip that...

Yucca House in Cortez, Colorado

In most national parks and monuments in the Southwestern United States, one can expect certain amenities: a visitor center staffed with rangers, a...

50 inspiring travel ideas for 2026, chosen by readers: beaches, city breaks, family holidays and more | Family holidays

BEACH HOLIDAYSSwitch off on a Greek islandAstypalaia has the same pretty, white-washed houses you see on the famous Greek islands, but it’s far less...

How to Find the Perfect Apartment Rental for Your Vacation

I used to hate renting apartments from websites like Airbnb or VRBO. As a solo traveler, I preferred the social atmosphere of hostels. You...

Windsor Mounds in Lorman, Mississippi

Long before the decadent columns of the nearby Windsor Mansion were raised, this area tucked in the Mississippi hills was reshaped by Indigenous...

Six of the best affordable UK country house hotels to beat the January blues | Hotels

The Alfriston, East SussexVirginia Woolf described the South Downs as “too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in...

7 Common Travel Myths That are Completely WRONG

Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on...

The McKay Home in Front Royal, Virginia

A short distance west, at Cedarville, stands the old home of the pioneer Robert McKay. Built of walnut logs, it is one of...

Skye high: joy, tears and camaraderie on a charity trek across one of Scotland’s most beautiful isles | Isle of Skye holidays

The day starts with a gentle trek. We clamber up from Flodigarry to circle under the black cliffs of the Quiraing where clouds flood around...

A Better Way to Stay Connected When You Travel

When you’re traveling, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, finding a place to eat, or translating...

Stalin Villa in Potsdam, Germany

The Potsdam conference was perhaps the most important meeting of the last century, deciding about the fate of Germany and Berlin, as well...