If you’re a ghost town enthusiast, Glenrio—which straddles the border of Texas and New Mexico—is truly the stuff that dreams are made of. Once a quiet oasis in the vast arid landscape of West Texas, Glenrio faded out in the mid-1970s when newly paved Interstate 40 left historic Route 66 in the dust. Glenrio serves…
The French town of Colmar—which is located in the Alsace region of France—is a dreamy village full of peaked roofs and placid canals. Starting in late November, Colmar hosts one of Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets. The Colmar market is divided into 6 distinct Christmas markets where visitors can sip on mulled wine, view a…
If the Christmas spirit ever overtakes you at the height of summer and you’re unable to travel to the North Pole, consider visiting the quaint town of Frankenmuth. Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland — which is the world’s largest Christmas store — is open year-round. Frankenmuth is known as Michigan’s Little Bavaria, so the Bavarian love of…
2,500 years ago, the Etruscans founded an isolated, rugged hilltop town in the Lazio region which eventually became known as Civita di Bagnoregio. Due to its remote location, the fortunes of Civita di Bagnoregio have ebbed and flowed through the centuries. In the 21 st century, the permanent population of the village has teeterd between…
In 1887, a catastrophic earthquake struck Northern Italy. The medieval town of Bussana was badly damaged. Residents had no choice but to flee the ruins and build a new town a short distance from Bussana Vecchia—or, Old Bussana. Bussana Vecchia languished until a wave of settlers in the late 1940s began to illegally inhabit the…
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 you’d call the ordinary routine. Today, you’ll still find unusual towns scattered across the US…
When most people envision a trip to Greece, they imagine themselves floating in the blue waters of the Aegean Sea or watching the sun rise over the Acropolis in Athens. Until recently, the mountainous interior of Greece didn’t appear on many travel itineraries because it was difficult to access due to roads that were either…
After spending a few hours admiring Villajoyosa’s colorful buildings, gorgeous beaches, and relaxing yet delicious eateries, you will hardly be surprised that the English translation of Villajoyosa is “joyful town.” Located in Alicante on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast, Villajoyosa is the ideal spot to spend a day or two soaking in the sun. One of Villajoyosa’s…