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Sure, you might want to take several weeks (or even months) for an amazing trip. We’re right there with you. But for those who are short on vacation time (and/or cash), there’s a lot you can do in 72 hours. Whether you want to wind through a wine region with your significant other, bond with…
We’ve come a long way since 1783, when King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, along with 130,000 French citizens, watched as a sheep, ducks, and roosters flew over Versailles in the first-ever hot air balloon ride. Eventually, humans became so comfortable in these pockets of silk and gas that they used them to cross oceans,…
We all love camping…at least in theory we all love camping. In practice, some people take pleasure in the exhaustive prep work, set up, and break down more than others. For nature lovers who like to get their hands dirty, but also don’t mind a little white-glove service, these luxury camping retreats are ideal getaways.…
Vincente Villamón/Flickr One of the most iconic American roadways of all time is the classic Route 66, a former national highway connecting Chicago and Los Angeles that opened in 1926. It was popular with migrants heading west during the Dust Bowl, but soon was overshadowed by the larger Interstate Highway System (you might be familiar…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Josiah Mackenzie Ah, running. It keeps you fit, strengthens your heart, and can even make you happier. Even better, it requires no equipment or special facilities. But while you can technically run almost anywhere in the U.S., not every city has the characteristics to make for a good outdoor jog. There are…
Summer days might be waning, but there’s plenty to look forward to. Come fall, it’s all about bonfires, chilly nights, hot chocolate, hayrides, and apple picking. And there are plenty of other ways to kick off the season, too. From September through November, the world hosts an array of festivals, some of which serve a…
One of the coolest cross-country trips a traveler can take is along I-40. The third longest interstate in the United States, the route runs all the way from Barstow, California to Wilmington, North Carolina (that’s a 36-hour drive from end-to-end, in case you’re wondering). Yet, it’s not the length that makes I-40 appealing for travelers.…
TV series have taken off in a big way. With the creation of shows like Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Breaking Bad, and Orange is the New Black, we’re more obsessed than ever with stars from the small screen. We’ve all fantasised about striding side-by-side with John Snow into battle, or using our incredible…
The quest for “peak experiences” — the term psychologists use for those moments when we feel on top of the world, invincible, and at our happiest — is never ending. To be sure, there are plenty of ways to reach these peaks, and Colorado in particular is currently the nation’s go-to destination for certain kinds…
A waterfront vacation doesn’t have to mean a trip to the beach. River locales, such as charming San Antonio or rugged Snoqualmie, offer plenty of the same draws as oceans and lakes. Flowing past some of America’s best cities, around mountain ranges, and through desserts, these rivers are the optimal alternative vacation spots for boating,…
