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18 Things Every Traveler Should Know Before Visiting Bali

When it comes to exotic tropical islands that one should visit in their lifetime, Bali ranks high. It has towering volcanoes, untouched forests, remote beaches, and an ancient local Hindu culture that’s resisted the onslaught of time. The island’s famously liberal attitudes have also made it something of a go-to destination in Indonesia, a nation…

8 Places With the Bluest, Clearest Water in the World

Coco Bodu Hithi/Oyster Whether you’re a scuba diver, snorkeler, swimmer, or toe-dipper, it’s tough to turn away from mesmerizingly clear, blue water. While the Caribbean is a reliable place for great beaches with excellent underwater visibility, we wondered where else we could find such pristine water around the world. Below are eight of the most…

A Guide to Vietnam’s 9 Best Destinations

Vietnam is a long, narrow country that snakes its way down the eastern shores of the Asian continent. Within the last few decades, it has emerged from its complicated and violent past as a top destination in Southeast Asia among many types of travelers. Vietnam is well worth crossing the Pacific for, offering diversely beautiful…

Our Most Popular Destinations on Pinterest

While many turn to blogs and guide books for vacation ideas, others find their dream trip on one of the many social media platforms. Instagram feeds flood with dreamy snapshots of spectacular mountain retreats, pristine beaches, and energetic cities waiting to be seen first-hand. Pinterest, too, is full of inspirational destination photos that can spark…

Where You Should Travel Based on Your Harry Potter House

This year, the best-selling book series ever written, Harry Potter, celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades since muggles of all ages became bewitched by the wizarding world. So, we decided to celebrate with a destination guide to having the best vacation ever, based on your Hogwarts house. (Need to find out which you belong…

The 10 Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico

Beach at El Conquistador Last summer, Puerto Rico was hit hard with the Zika virus, deterring many potential travelers to the island. But in June 2017, the Puerto Rico declared its Zika epidemic over, and now there are all sorts of airfare and hotel deals to get tourists back. The best part about a trip…

The 10 Most Romantic Things to Do in NYC

Gritty, congested, and loud — these are all words that accurately describe New York City. And here’s another one: romantic. Yes, it’s one of those eternal contradictions that the Big Apple is both the place that gave us “pizza rat” and “An Affair to Remember.” And despite the city’s grit, countless classic Hollywood movies have…

6 Best Day Trips From Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the de facto Scandinavian capital for culture, design, and nightlife, but it still maintains an intimate charm. Cycling is one of the best ways to explore the picturesque streets and bridges of this flat and navigable city. Copenhagen has plenty of trendy cafes, museums, basement jazz clubs, and much more to fill a…

The 13 Best Things to Do in Chicago

There’s no place quite like Chicago — and it’s not just because it gives new meaning to the word cold. While it has big city offerings, it feels cozy, approachable, and somehow familiar, even if you’ve never been before. Whether you want a lovers’ getaway, an escape with friends, or a trip with family, Chicago…

The 6 Best Free Things to Do in Los Angeles

There’s no shortage of free to-dos to keep you entertained in the entertainment capital of the world — from touristy sights to neighborhood walking tours to outdoorsy pursuits. We took stock of myriad options and came up with this curated list of picks for the best free things to do in Los Angeles. The only…