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Cats in Istanbul are more than just street animals — they’re a cultural symbol and one of the city’s most charming “residents.” Depending on the estimate, hundreds of thousands — and possibly close to a million — cats roam Istanbul’s neighborhoods. You’ll find them everywhere: in courtyards, on seaside promenades, inside cafés, and even curled…
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…
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…
The island nation of Mauritius—which is located in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar—is home to one of the most colorful geologic rarities on Earth. An expanse of rock that resembles a giant field of petrified sand dunes known as Terre des Sept Couleurs—or, the Seven Colored Earths—was formed by an ancient volcanic eruption that deposited…
You’ve just landed in the Emerald City and realized there’s no yellow brick road or flying monkeys in sight. Or maybe you’ve been here a few times already, checked off all the traditional tourist spots, and are ready for something a little more… out of the ordinary. Luckily, some of Seattle’s landmarks are just as…
It’s easy to group Africa into broad travel ideas, but once you’re there, each place feels distinct. One country may centre on wildlife and conservation, while another focuses more on history or daily life in towns and markets. The destinations in this guide highlight that range. You’ll see how volcanic landscapes shape northern Rwanda, how…
As soon as you cross the ivy-lined 16th century gothic stone bridge that leads into the medieval French village of Estaing, you will feel as though you have departed the 21st century and stepped into the distant past. Estaing is celebrated for its sprawling castle that offers a stunning view of a rushing river, a…
The chilly cliffs of the Faroe Islands—which are located between Iceland and Norway—are the perfect backdrop for the lair of a super villain capable of taking down one of cinema’s most celebrated secret agents. In the 2021 film No Time to Die, fictional British spy James Bond finally met his match on a windswept mountain…