Posts gaining attention across the site right now.
For the discerning traveller seeking more than sun lounging or city breaks, Italy emerges as an ideal focus for a luxury walking escape. Itβs a uniquely vibrant country where active exploration meets elegant comfort and refined service. From alpine passes to vineyard-draped hillsides, the country offers terrain, culture and hospitality that together create a walking…
So, you know how France is famous for the Eiffel Tower, delicious croissants, and charming cafes, right? But did you know that it’s also home to some of the most unusual places to stay? If you’re yearning for an experience that’s off the beaten path, we’ve gathered some of the most extraordinary accommodations that promise…
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…
In the 1930s, a hunter named Douglas Herrick developed a keen interest in taxidermy. A jackrabbit pelt positioned next to a rack of antlers inspired Herrick to craft a mythical creature that would become a Wyoming legend. Herrick christened his creation a jackalope (one part jackrabbit, and one part antelope). Ever since Doug Herrick sold…
America has always been a destination for wanderers. From the first pioneers to the hitchhikers of Route 66 and the writers of the Beat Generation, the country has a way of collecting those who want something slightly different from what youβd call the ordinary routine. Today, youβll still find unusual towns scattered across the US…
Escaping London can be a godsend for mental health. While itβs one of the most exciting cities in the world, it can also swallow you whole if youβre not careful, and even visiting the city can take its toll after a few days of hustle and bustle. We all have different points in which we…
Ever since Frankenstein author Mary Shelley and her husband, poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, wrote about their dreamy excursion to an idyllic alpine farming community in the early 1800s, the Swiss village of Wengen has been a sought-after mountain getaway. Car-free yet located on a railway line, Wengen is the ideal place to enjoy the quiet…
When you take a leisurely stroll on the smooth cobblestones of the Via Appia Antica in Rome, it’s easy to forget that the road has been in existence since 312 BC. Initially constructed by ancient Romans to ensure a steady path for armies, goods, and processions of powerful dignitaries, the Via Appia Antica has served…