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With its vibrant big cities, abundant historic and cultural attractions, and diverse natural landscapes, Asia offers more to see and do than most travelers can experience in an entire lifetime. We tried to narrow things down, and pulled together a list of the 50 best places to visit in Asia before you die. Note that…
If you’re anything like us, you’re already plotting where to travel in 2020. But with so many places to choose from, where should you go? Luckily, many beloved destinations have bounced back from terrorism, civil unrest, or natural disasters, offering new hotels and restaurants. Among this list are some of these comebacks, as well as…
One of our common travel woes is excitedly visiting a new destination, only to be met with a tourist trap that’s lost most of its culture (we’re looking at you, Bali and Cancun). Fortunately, there are many destinations that are able to attract millions of visitors each year while retaining the region’s way of life.…
xiquinhosilva/Flickr Israel’s cultural and commercial center has come a long way in recent decades. Though surrounded by conflict, Tel Aviv maintains an effortlessly cool, safe vibe. It may not look as pretty or feel as busy as other major international cities (the population is less than half a million), but it’s still an exciting place…
If you spend any time watching or reading the news, or scanning your Twitter feed for that matter, you might be apprehensive about traveling to the Middle East. Contrary to the often-sensationalized headlines, however, the region is not entirely dangerous, and war, terrorism, and controversy don’t define the place as a whole. While there are…
Being a travel journalist has its obvious perks: experiencing different cultures, racking up airline miles, and seeing new sights from the mountains in Peru to the legendary landmarks in Paris, to name a few. Even better is being able to share our discoveries, so that others can enjoy the world as we have. That said,…
For many centuries, towns and cities built walls around their perimeters to defend their citizens. Today such fortifications are not necessary, but many medieval cities retain their historic barriers. For the modern traveler, these outer walls are a great vantage point to observe an entire city (your Instagram will thank you). Here are 11 such…
There’s something about turning 30 that feels a little complicated. It’s exciting, of course, but also a bit daunting. After all, aren’t you supposed to be an adult by now? Don’t worry, though, because we’ve got 10 great ideas for 30th birthday getaways. And no — we’re not talking about a cute dinner with your…
Rearrange your next vacation itinerary — we have something stellar lined up: people-watching. From observing locals to surveying tourists, peeking at those that are out and about can be the most entertaining (and eye-opening) part of a trip. Plus, it’s a quick and simple way to feel the vibe of a location. So to help…
There are those who love it, and those who hate it. Either way, street art is very much a “thing” all over the world, and — just like with eating local food, visiting local bars, and attending local-centric events — viewing street art helps visitors get a true understanding of a destination’s vibe. So here…
