To visit one of Greece’s national parks is to see the country at its most wild and dramatic. The country’s first park, Mount Olympus, was established in 1938, and there […]
Finland’s best road trips: lakes, Lapland and local delicacies (think reindeer)
With its vast landscape of pine forests and silvery lakes, fringed by a coastline dotted with thousands of islands, Finland was made for road trips. Travelers following open roads through […]
6 day trips from San Diego that show off the full variety of California
Surf-bathed San Diego may be the living image of the California coast, but you don’t have to drive far to find a very different California of country towns, mountains and […]
8 of the best surf spots in the Caribbean: turquoise waves and paradise beach breaks
The Caribbean might be best known for its beryl-blue lagoons and palm-stooped beaches, its honeymoon hotels and reggae-echoing jerk towns, but it’s also something of an undiscovered surfing mecca. The Caribbean […]
The 8 best free things to do in North Carolina, from scenic drives to colorful local festivals
North Carolina is one of the most geographically diverse states in the country. With three main regions — the Appalachian Mountains, the Piedmont, and the Coastal Plain — the Tarheel […]
The best state parks in Wyoming: hot springs, cool lakes and incredible views
Home to the world’s first national park, Wyoming is a land of abundant peaks, rich wildlife and wide-open prairies. While the big national parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton are […]
Tenerife’s most beautiful national park and protected areas, from pine forests to volcanic peaks
Having erupted from the Atlantic 30 million years ago, the sun-toasted Canary Islands host an irresistibly diverse clutch of protected landscapes, with soulful Tenerife leading the way thanks to its […]
The 9 best beaches in Chicago for a taste of the lake life
Chicago’s charm goes beyond skyscrapers, museums and restaurants. What truly elevates the Windy City into a land of magic is the lake it’s built on. Along its shores, you’ll find […]
Best ways to play on the water in Bend, Oregon
There’s no better activity during summertime in the high desert than one that involves cooling down in the water. Whether you like to swim, boat, tube, or just dip your […]
The UK’s 10 best beaches you won’t want to leave
From golden Cornish sands to rugged Scottish strands, visitors to the UK will never be short of epic coastlines to visit. And while they will never be as sun-kissed as […]