Helmcken Fallsโwhich is located in British Columbiaโis so strikingly gorgeous that a Provincial Park was proposed to protect the falls shortly after land surveyor Robert Henry Lee first encountered them in 1913. Today, Wells Gray Provincial Park is home to 41 waterfalls, including the ever-magnificent Helmcken Falls. Countless nature lovers consider Helmcken Falls to be…
Germany is home to a handful of walled medieval towns that have withstood the test of time, but Rothenburg ob der Tauber is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most charming village of them all. In addition to strolling along quaint cobblestone streets and admiring red-roofed buildings, travelers can explore the town’s unique history…
Youโve just landed in the Emerald City and realized thereโs no yellow brick road or flying monkeys in sight. Or maybe youโve been here a few times already, checked off all the traditional tourist spots, and are ready for something a little moreโฆ out of the ordinary. Luckily, some of Seattleโs landmarks are just as…
The jagged tiers and thundering waters of Kaaterskill Falls have inspired poets and painters since European settlers first began taking notice of the waterfall in the 1800s. Writer Washington Irving created one of the first tourist booms in the United States after he vividly described Kaaterskill Falls in his story Rip Van Winkle. Rip Van…
The vibrant red rocks and sweeping vistas of Bryce Canyon are without a doubt some of the most gorgeous scenery not only in the United States but the entire world. Visitors are literally awestruck when they view stately towers of red rocks at Inspiration Point. Many nature lovers consider Bryce Canyon to be the most…
After years of pent-up wanderlust, international travel is booming. According to Statista, international trips are expected to rise gradually until 2025, as travelers are eager to explore new cultures and create memories. This follows a sharp drop to under 400 million visits in the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.ย Planning a trip is…
In 1945, Hollywood set designer Mel Melvin was tasked with creating a fantastical bar at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel that would make patrons feel as though they were drinking and dining on the set of a movie. Mel Melvin fashioned the Terrace Plunge—which was a room that contained a swimming pool that was installed in…
A historic battleship isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of Christmas, but the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia, hosts an annual event known as Nauticus’ Winterfest on the Wisconsin that transforms a decommissioned battleship into a hub of holiday cheer. Initially constructed in 1941, the USS Wisconsin saw numerous…