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Once upon a time—local lore states that it was actually around the 12th century—there was a small village in Northern Italy called Ivrea where a tyrannical ruler thought that he could mistreat women as he pleased. When the tyrannical ruler decided to have his way with the miller’s daughter Violetta, she fought back valiantly and…
Cities such as Santa Fe and Taos attract travelers from the four corners of the globe who enjoy art, the stark beauty of the desert, and a distinctive culture that is steeped in Latino and Native American traditions. New Mexico is also home to several lesser-known vibrant, interesting small towns. Silver City is a hidden…
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…
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….
Just off the Columbia River Gorge highway in Oregon, there is a stop that feels unexpectedly prehistoric. The Bonneville Fish Hatchery does not look particularly unusual at first. There is a small parking area, picnic tables, and a short walk toward a concrete pond where visitors gather along a metal railing. Some stay for only…
When Lonely Planet says you must do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, it means it deserves a place on your bucket list. And when it comes to trekking in the Annapurna Region, few experiences compare to the beautifully designed 10-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The trail takes you through lush forests, traditional villages, rivers, streams,…
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…
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…