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When humankind faced the idea of mortality many moons ago, someone probably wondered: What if we could live forever? Longer, happier lives have become an obsession with many, especially in this age of health anxiety.Β Blue zones may hold the secrets to achieving more fulfilling, if not eternal, lives. One such haven is Costa Rica,…
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The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area—which is named after the Delaware River—spans the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Visitors can escape some of the East coast’s most densely populated urban areas to enjoy a serene corridor of nature that is bursting with waterfalls, a meandering river, and forests that are dotted with historic…
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From the 1800s until 1920, Granville, Tennessee—which is located approximately one hour east of Nashville—was a thriving riverboat town. After riverboat travel declined, Granville transformed into a vibrant farm town. In the 1970s, much of Granville’s farmland receded into the Cumberland River and Granville steadily became a ghost town that risked fading into oblivion. In…
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Canada warmly welcomes travelers with open arms and vast menus of culinary delights. Toronto, in particular, is famed for its broad range of dishes and cultural experiences. You might think that you’re going to get more of the same North American food here, but it is vastly different from what you get south of the…
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Life often feels like itβs stuck on fast-forward. Between work, school, and daily responsibilities, finding time to unwind can seem impossible. Thatβs why taking a break is so important, and thereβs no better place to hit pause than Pigeon Forge. With its promise of providing outdoor fun, peaceful spaces, and unique attractions, this mountain town…
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Helmcken Fallsβwhich is located in British Columbiaβis 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…
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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…
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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…