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Most visitors arrive in Sicily with plans to see Taormina, Palermo, and the beaches around Cefalù. Those places deserve the attention, though some of the island’s 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…
Any lover of all things Italian will happily tell you that Vernazza is one of Italy‘s most resplendent villages. Dotted with colorful buildings that overlook the sea, the petite fishing village is considered the crown jewel of a collection of five small towns known as Cinque Terre. With no vehicular traffic, stepping onto the charming…
Longyearbyen—which is located in the remote Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard—is a rugged mining town that has blossomed into a unique tourist destination that allows travelers to experience the stunning beauty of the Arctic. Visitors can view the northern lights, explore an ice cave, or attend a festival celebrating the return of the sun at the…
The Western United States is home to countless dusty ghost towns that experienced their heyday during the gold rush of the late 19th and early 20th century. Goldfield, Nevada is considered by many history buffs to be one of America’s most lively ghost towns. “Lively ghost town” may sound like a contradiction, but Goldfield is…
A rocky expanse in County Clare, Ireland, known as the Burren, is home to a stately 5,000-year-old tomb that served as an active burial site for over 600 years. In the mid-1980s, an archaeologist named Ann Lynch excavated the striking stone structure that has captivated locals and travelers for centuries. In recent years, Poulnabrone Dolmen—as…
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and with good reason. Its tourism scene thrives on its ancient temples, pristine beaches, and bustling markets offering mouth-watering Thai delicacies. But Bangkok, Pattaya, Krabi, and Phuket are not the only places to visit. For your next trip (or your first trip to…
Australia is a breathtakingly gorgeous country that is home to an abundance of stunning natural beauty. Port Campbell National Park is one of Australia’s most celebrated natural wonders. Located in the southwestern district of Victoria, Port Campbell National Park features stunning rock formations, miles of picturesque coastline, and plenty of opportunities to view some of…
Most travelers who are charting a course for a great American road trip are unaware that one of the most impressive waterfalls in the United States is located on the outskirts of a sleepy Idaho town called Twin Falls. Shoshone Falls is a thundering waterfall that stands 212 feet tall—which is 14 feet taller than…
