Some travel books are more than simple stories. They show how far courage can take a person when the path ahead looks impossible. Dervla Murphy’s Full Tilt tells of a solo ride from Ireland to India on a bicycle in the 1960s. Her journey passes through landscapes and cultures that few dared to cross. Each…
What happens when the vacation ends, the suitcase is unpacked, and the tan lines start to fade? You scroll through your camera roll, reliving each moment like it’s your personal highlight reel. But a few weeks later, even that starts to feel distant. The taste of that mountain pie, the sound of river water, or…
Travel has long been associated with quick getaways, whirlwind tours, and a checklist mentality of seeing as much as possible in the shortest amount of time. While short trips hold their own charm, a growing number of travelers are beginning to embrace the concept of extended stays. This shift in travel style is transforming how…
Many travelers assume Turkey has no good wine—but they couldn’t be more mistaken. Chances are, they’ve never tried the award-winning wines of the Aegean region. In fact, many bottles from here regularly take home medals at international competitions. Around Izmir, the sheer concentration of wineries is remarkable: more than half of Turkey’s wine is produced…
Germany is often celebrated for its lush forests, so it is fitting that one of Germany‘s most beloved National Parks is often referred to as a “rock forest.” Saxon Switzerland National Park—which is located near Dresden—is home to stunning rock spires that have inspired artists, travelers, and nature lovers for centuries. Visitors can explore Saxon…
When you think of Atlanta, you probably think about a busy city where you are going to feel overwhelmed, and it’s going to be busy your whole visit, but there is more to it than that. Although you might not think it, it is a city that can bring you adventures and even give you…
In 1982, a young community activist named Randy Gilson from Homestead, Pennsylvania arrived in the gritty industrial city of Pittsburgh. Randy had a passion for urban gardens, bright colors, and outsider art. After transforming a multitude of vacant lots into flourishing gardens, Randy purchased a derelict property in 1995. Gilson maxed out a credit card…
In the early 1900s, an eccentric Civil War veteran and retired school teacher named Samuel Perry Dinsmoor from Ohio decided to move to the plains of Kansas to try his hand at farming. S.P. Dinsmoor ultimately constructed a limestone cabin in Lucas, Kansas surrounded by handcrafted concrete trees and statutes of Biblical figures such as…
