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  • Icelandic turf houses covered with grass
    Europe | Iceland

    Stay in Iceland: A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Unique Accommodations

    ByIlya September 19, 2024September 25, 2024

    Iceland, often referred to as the land of fire and ice, captivates travelers with its dramatic landscapes, geothermal wonders, and rich cultural heritage. Beyond its natural beauty, the country offers some of the most unusual places to stay in Iceland, providing experiences that go beyond the conventional hotel room. For adventurers seeking to immerse themselves…

    🏷️ hotel, hotels, list, stays
  • Road passing by huge redwood trees in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in California
    California | North America | USA

    Humboldt Redwood State Park and the Avenue of the Giants: Redwood Wonders

    ByJenny January 25, 2025

    In the early 1900s, the Save the Redwoods League took a stand against a logging company that was attempting to chop down a towering redwood forest. The Save the Redwoods League argued that cutting into a forest full of trees that were thousands of years old would be akin to destroying a grandfather clock. In…

    🏷️ forest, State park, State parks
  • Rock castle and hermitage Sloup, Northern Bohemia, Czech Republic
    Czech Republic | Europe

    Sloup Castle: Visit a Distinctive Castle in the Czech Republic

    ByJenny March 30, 2025

    The interior of Sloup Castle is fairly rustic, but the towering exterior is without a doubt one of the most striking castles in all of Europe. Located in the Czech Republic, Sloup Castle—which means “column” in Czech—is carved directly into a rugged slab of sandstone that stands over 100 feet tall. The placid reflection of…

    🏷️ castle, castles
  • Cyclists ride along a section of El Camino de Santiago in the Basque Country
    Europe | Spain

    Unexpected Places in Spain That Are Perfect for Cycling Adventures

    ByIlya December 12, 2025

    Spain is often associated with beaches, big cities, and famous landmarks, but some of its most rewarding cycling experiences take place far from the usual tourist routes. Beyond the well known regions, there are areas where cycling feels quieter, more personal, and closely connected to local life. These are places where the landscape changes quickly,…

    🏷️ bike tours, biking
  • bean hollow state beach
    California | North America | USA

    Bean Hollow State Beach: Explore California’s Lace-like Coast

    ByJenny July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

    Thousands of years of crashing waves, fierce coastal winds, and churning tides have created a fantastical coastline in San Mateo County, California like no other. Bean Hollow State Beach is home to lace-like rocks, tide pools, and colorful patches of wildflowers that make visitors feel as though they are exploring a remote section of paradise….

    🏷️ beach, beaches
  • The famous Castillo de Colomares is a monument similar to a fairytale castle, dedicated to Christopher Columbus. Benalmadena, near Malaga in Andalusia, Spain.
    Europe | Spain

    Explore Castillo Monumento Colomares: A Stunning Tribute in Spain

    ByJenny August 30, 2024

    New York-based physician Esteban Martin Martin always had great enthusiasm for the life and travels of explorer Christopher Columbus. Though Christopher Columbus was Italian, Spanish monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella funded Columbus’s expeditions to the New World. Esteban Martin Martin was convinced that not enough people appreciated Spain’s contributions to the legacy of Christopher…

    🏷️ castle, castles, monument, monuments
  • Monument Valley
    Arizona | North America | USA | Utah

    Discover Monument Valley: Iconic Utah Desert Adventure Awaits

    ByJenny August 2, 2024

    Even people who have never set foot in the Western United States are well acquainted with the towering rock formations of Southern Utah’s Monument Valley thanks to their inclusion in numerous classic films. Visitors can drive to Monument Valley and pull over around marker 13 to stand in the same spot where Forrest Gumpβ€”the beloved…

    🏷️ National Park, National parks
  • Grjotagja Cave Hot Spring Iceland
    Europe | Iceland

    Grjotagja Hot Spring: Visit Iceland’s Most Romantic Cave

    ByJenny October 24, 2025

    Die-hard fans of the show Game of Thrones agree that one of the most memorable episodes of the series is “Kissed by Fire,” when Jon Snow has a romantic rendezvous with his nemesis-turned-lover Ygritte in a gorgeous cave that looks as fantastical as the dragons that that fly through the skies of Westeros. Located in…

    🏷️ filming locations, hot springs

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