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The Ultimate Guide to Slovenia’s Top Destinations

Ribčev Laz at Lake Bohinj, Slovenia. Bernd Thaller/Flickr Spanning the Adriatic Sea to the Julian Alps, Slovenia packs stunning and diverse landscapes into a mere sliver of southern Central Europe. Bordered by Italy, Hungary, Croatia, and Austria, Slovenia sits at the crossroads of historical powers and cultures. The tiny country has been under the reign…

9 Mexico Hotels With Lazy Rivers

There are two types of lazy-river fans. There are the ones who actually laze in the river, simply floating along in an inner tube. Then there are the ones who want to swim through at breakneck speeds and push friends and family under the waterfall. More often than not, adults make up the former category,…

The Most Underrated Places to Go in 2018

Browse most travel-focused Instagram feeds or peruse popular where-to-travel lists, and you’ll likely be presented with the usual suspects: Paris, Iceland, New York City, and the like. And while we love these major metropolises and countries, we’re also interested in the underdogs — the mainly undiscovered destinations that offer plenty of cultural appeal without the…

7 of the World’s Most Expensive Cities and Their Cheaper, Cooler Alternatives

For the urban travel aficionado, the world’s biggest, baddest, and most expensive cities have unmatched allure. Places like New York City, Tokyo, and London are certainly some of the coolest, busiest, and most energy-packed places on earth, but just a couple nights spent in any of those destinations can leave your bank accounts quickly drained.…

10 of Brazil’s Most Beautiful Beaches

To say that the beaches of Brazil are legendary is perhaps one of the biggest understatements of all time. From the urban beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the secluded shores of Santa Catarina, or the windswept dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in the north, the country has beaches in spades. There are more than…

15 Must-Visit Spots Along Iceland’s Ring Road

Oyster At exactly 828 miles, Iceland’s Route 1 encircles the entire country. With an average speed limit of 55 miles an hour, you could technically drive the whole thing in less than 24 hours. But with all the incredible places along the way, we suggest you take at least eight days to soak it all…

6 Reasons to Travel to Tuscany in the Winter

Castello delle Quattro Torra/Oyster There are two main schools of thought when it comes to planning a winter getaway: Escape the frigid January to March temperatures and grey skies and head someplace warm and tropical, or embrace the cold and travel to a snow-covered ski and snowboard destination. What if there were a third option?…

8 Cutest Small Towns in the Midwest

The Midwest is a big, beautiful place with an unfair reputation for being, well, boring. And when this region does get some much-deserved attention, travel guides and Instagram feeds focus mainly on state capitals and big cities. We have nothing against Madison and Chicago, but small Midwestern towns (with a population under around 15,000) might…

The Most Popular Hotels on Instagram in 2017

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai/Oyster As much as Instagram is a source of travel inspiration, it’s also a platform that evokes some serious vacation envy. Selfies in front of iconic landmarks, delicious food spreads, and dreamy landscapes are among the pics you’ll find with a tap on the hashtag #travel. Before bidding adieu to 2017, Instagram…