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Wallender Born 'Brubbel' in Wallenborn, Germany

Known locally as the Brubbel, the Wallender Born is one of the few cold-water geysers in Europe. Every 30–35 minutes, the earth seems...

Geographical Center of Europe Marker in Kruhlyi, Ukraine

While the title of “Geographical Center of Europe” is claimed by several countries, this monument near Dilove, Ukraine, holds a unique and historically...

Deserted islands, seagrass meadows and endless ocean: kayaking in Sweden’s new marine national park | Sweden holidays

Paddling through the inky blue water in Stockholm’s outer archipelago, all I can see is scattered islands and birds. Some of the islands are...

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Waruhiu Itote's Bullet in Nairobi, Kenya

British colonial rule in Kenya has a long and brutal legacy, lasting from 1888 until 1960. Its eventual dissolution can be partly attributed...

Six of the best stress-free UK breaks by train | Rail travel

Sometimes, you just want to be able to arrive in a place with the least amount of hassle and instantly switch off and relax....

The Snake Wall in Gainesville, Florida

Located at the I-75 Southbound Alachua County Rest Area, the Snake Wall provides weary interstate travelers with a great opportunity to stretch their legs....

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Hiking in southern Italy: myths, mountains and wild boar in Cilento | Italy holidays

In the silence of the chestnut woods, rays of sunlight ignite the patches of pink cyclamen and crocus. There are fungi of various kinds...

Come See Me on Book Tour!

I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th...

1,200 Acres of Powder for Around $100: Skiing Vermont’s Bolton Valley

Bolton Valley Resort, about 30 minutes east of Burlington, Vt., has long been overshadowed by larger, more famous neighbors.The family-owned ski area is halfway...

Viking Longboat – Atlas Obscura

Upon the River Anton as it passes through Andover, a...

Wet and wild: the magic of Cornwall in winter | Travel

Surfers are bobbing in the whitewater shallows off Newquay’s Fistral Beach, poised for that ecstatic moment when a barrelling Atlantic roller will propel them...

What I Do When I Don’t Travel: 20 More Facts About Me

Who am I besides just a guy who loves to travel? What do I do when I’m not on the road? What are my...

Tips for Solo Women Travelers

Traveling alone overseas can be a much-needed break from day-to-day social obligations, a chance to explore independently and engage in local communities on no...

Dutch Pinball Museum – Atlas Obscura

Located in Rotterdam's historic Delfshaven, this quirky museum features more...

An alpine winter feast: cheese, wine and a side dish of snowshoeing in France | Alps holidays

The unmistakable whiff of cow – pungent, but not unpleasant – hit me as soon as I arrived at Ferme Dunoyer above the Haute-Savoie...

My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary for 2025

When people tell me they hate Bangkok and don’t find a lot of things to do there, I totally understand. It’s a love/hate city...

5 Family-Friendly Cities for Spring Break Trips

My husband and I are avid urban travelers, and that didn’t change when we had children. We still enjoy encountering a city’s delights, though...

‘Monument to Lovers and Cats’

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a feline paradise not...