Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most popular natural wonders in the Finger Lakes region of New York State for good reason. Towering cliffs and a mossy gorge with 19 thundering waterfalls, a winding Art Deco-inspired staircase, and a mesmerizing spiral tunnel never fail to enchant visitors. Located on the southern end of…
Most visitors arrive in Sicily with plans to see Taormina, Palermo, and the beaches around CefalΓΉ. Those places deserve the attention, though some of the islandβs most memorable experiences happen far from the usual tourist circuits. Sicily has abandoned villages swallowed by earthquakes, prehistoric cave tombs hidden inside limestone valleys, and volcanic trails covered in…
Ever noticed how a random sunny afternoon can suddenly feel wasted when itβs spent doing the same old thing β crowded cafΓ©s, packed parks, another scroll through βwhat to do nearbyβ? More people are turning to boat rentals for exactly that reason, especially around places like Apsley Marina. Set along Hertfordshireβs Grand Union Canal, itβs…
In the late 1600s, a small group of settlers who had been living a tumultuous life on the coast of Massachusetts migrated inland in order to cultivate a peaceful existence that was not constantly turned upside down by pirates and marauders. What is now known as Gloucester, Massachusetts was once referred to as Dogtown—thanks to…
As soon as you cross the ivy-lined 16th century gothic stone bridge that leads into the medieval French village of Estaing, you will feel as though you have departed the 21st century and stepped into the distant past. Estaing is celebrated for its sprawling castle that offers a stunning view of a rushing river, a…
Itβs easy to group Africa into broad travel ideas, but once youβre there, each place feels distinct. One country may centre on wildlife and conservation, while another focuses more on history or daily life in towns and markets. The destinations in this guide highlight that range. Youβll see how volcanic landscapes shape northern Rwanda, how…
Most trips to Europe follow a familiar pattern, moving between well-known cities and landmarks. That works, but it doesnβt always show much of what sits in between. This guide focuses on five different ways to experience Europe by spending more time in those in-between spaces. It includes rural cycling routes, alpine walking areas, smaller coastal…
The chilly cliffs of the Faroe Islands—which are located between Iceland and Norway—are the perfect backdrop for the lair of a super villain capable of taking down one of cinemaβs most celebrated secret agents. In the 2021 film No Time to Die, fictional British spy James Bond finally met his match on a windswept mountain…