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You might have seen it in the Academy Award-winning film “Life of Pi”—a blue glow that grows as the main character, Pi swirls the water. While this might be CGI’s work in the movie, it’s a real phenomenon. In bodies of water around the world, bioluminescent creatures, typically plankton, light up like a firefly when…
Doling out your vacation days can be tough. Whether you live in the United States, where companies don’t legally have to give workers any paid vacation days, or in the European Union, which by law has to give employees at least four work weeks of paid vacation, chances are you’re often thinking about how you’ll…
Woman freediver glides over sandy sea with yellow fins in transparent ocean. Freediving in Mauritius
The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply when it comes to traveling the globe. Sure, many bucket list destinations are worth their eye-popping price tags, but there are plenty of affordable — and arguably cooler — alternatives to these well-trodden, budget-busting destinations. Below, we listed the most expensive spots in the…
Simply put, Japan is a fascinating destination. You’ll find a seamless blend of old traditions and new technology here. You’ll also discover gorgeous natural landscapes just a short train ride from sparkling, sprawling cities and loud, jarring outlets a short distance from quiet areas full of nuanced rules. It’s the kind of place where people…
From apple picking and cider tasting to squash roasting and scarf knitting, there are many ways to embrace the autumn season. But none are more prevalent than leap peeping the stunning mix of green, bright red, orange, and golden yellow trees that comes with the transition between summer and winter. While New England destinations like…
Getting sick while on vacation can be a huge pain. At best, an illness will keep you stuck resting in your hotel room instead of going out to check out attractions and experience a new culture. At worst, you may find yourself paying a lot of money for substandard healthcare, or being evacuated to a…
Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain/Oyster When it comes to big surprises, it’s hard to top gifting someone with a surprise vacation. Whether it’s a long weekend in Paris to celebrate a milestone birthday or a bucket-list adventure like seeing Machu Picchu, there’s a lot of planning and thought that goes into giving travel as a gift.…
Attitudes towards alcohol vary widely from one country to the next — and even from one state to another in the U.S. — as do the laws surrounding its consumption. While many places in the world forbid drinking in any outdoor space, there are plenty of places where enjoying a cocktail outside is not just…
These days, inspiration is more powerful and necessary than ever. And we can’t think of anything more inspiring than dreaming about the kinds of trips that change you — the trips that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Some of our suggestions will take you a little further outside of your comfort zone than…
Some countries are consistently labeled as dangerous by the global media and government. Then there are countries that most people would consider relatively safe, but actually pose some unusual hidden dangers. We’ve scoured the globe and identified seven countries that are more dangerous than you might think. The reasons will surely surprise you. Read on,…
