Destinations

Los Angeles is surrounded by mountain ranges that are part of Transverse Ranges, and offers lots of hiking locations that will certainly take your breath away. Nature is wonderful, and there are so many trails for everyone’s taste — whether you are an enthusiastic hiker or a more reluctant one.

By Guest Author

Discover the all-female floor in the Grand Hotel in Norway, stroll through the fairy tale streets of Bruges, and 18 other safe European cities.

By Freelance Contributor

Traveling with kids can become extremely overwhelming, especially when you are doing it for the first time. Even though your kids are anxiously waiting for it, you will find yourself facing a lot of challenges during the planning process. You can be an experienced traveler and have done it many times.

By Guest Author

Here are some interesting facts about France that you should consider before traveling to the country of Love.

By Lindsay Duncan

Teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg recently completed a two-week sailing trip from her home in Sweden to New York, instead of flying, for the United Nations Climate Action Summit. The Climate Action Summit is coming up on September 23, with the Youth Climate Summit on the 21st.

By Shelley Seale

These travel hacks will make your trip easier, cheaper, and more comfortable.

By Rhiannon Ball

When you talk about drinks, pubs, bars, and boozer’s nightlife, there’s one place that shouldn’t be omitted. It’s none other than the biggest and capital city of Ireland, Dublin. While loving coffee is never a crime, let’s all accept the fact that not everyone is a coffee person.

By Guest Author

The city is planning to be 50 percent greenspace by 2050. Who says you can't take the Tube to a pub in the middle of a national park?

By Jesslyn Shields

The Statue of Liberty has symbolized freedom across the world for more than a century. But there's a lot more to Lady Liberty's story.

By Sarah Gleim

If you’ve followed Shelley of Trading Places for very long, you know that she travels extensively — sometimes for weeks or even months, with several globe-trotting trips a year.

By Shelley Seale

Lady Liberty has stood in New York Harbor for more than a century, symbolizing freedom to the millions of refugees who have emigrated to the shores of the United States.

By Michelle Konstantinovsky

There probably isn’t one human being on Earth who wouldn’t want to visit the Hawaiian Islands. We have heard and seen so much about Honolulu, Maui, and many other places in literature, movies, and TV series that it is almost impossible to not want to explore them.

By Guest Author

Explore every free and fun thing South Carolina has to offer with these 15 destinations!

By Clarissa Vanner

It could be your last chance to check out the colossal statues of the first 43 presidents' heads — yes, heads.

By Michelle Konstantinovsky

Recently, I had a chance to explore a very historical place in Lahore, Pakistan – Haveli Nau Nihal Singh, a nineteenth century Sikh period haveli of Nau Nihal Singh, the son of Kharak Singh and grandson of Maharajah Ranjeet Singh.

By Guest Author

Nothing says summertime living like the water. And in the Midwest, lake time is the quintessential summer getaway. From boating and fishing to lakeside vacation rentals and coastal activities, there’s just something special about summering at the lake. Something so very Americana about it.

By Shelley Seale

The business of hiking all boils down to the amount of effort you devote to planning it. Here are a few considerations you need to factor in when mapping out your upcoming hiking trip. Most people have acquired the necessary skills and foresight to plan out hikes.

By Guest Author

If you want to travel safely with your pet, don't make these 17 common mistakes! The post Common Mistakes You’re Likely To Make While Traveling With Your Pet appeared first on MapQuest Travel.

By Rhiannon Ball

The island of Ilha da Queimada Grande off the coast of Brazil is home to an estimated 2,000 to 4,000 venomous snakes, which translates to about one snake every 3 feet. Watch where you step.

By Jesslyn Shields

When traveling with kids, the destination — no matter how exciting — won’t be enough to keep your kids occupied. To make traveling easier and more enjoyable when you are on the road with children, you’re going to need a few things. Here’s what you need to know.

By Alice Robertson

Booking a cruise vacation is a great way to enjoy a getaway without all of the hassles involved in planning outings and creating individual itineraries. With a cruise vacation, simply choose to relax and unwind, treat yourself to delicious meals, or attend live music and entertainment events while exploring the world around you.

By Guest Author

Once you are finally on that holiday you have been preparing so much for, it is easy to let your diet routine slip. Here are some tips on how to avoid these temptations and continue your healthy lifestyle while on holiday, so that you don’t have to return home feeling guilty.

By Guest Author

I get so much joy in helping fellow travel-lovers solve annoying problems and otherwise make their travels easier and more enjoyable. Toward this end, I’m indelibly on the lookout for noteworthy innovations that can resolve common annoyances and foster fun and functionality while getting from point A to point B.

By Merilee Kern

Have you ever had that moment when traveling to a new and unfamiliar place—maybe you’ve already journeyed all over the world, maybe it’s one of your first experiences—but suddenly, you are somewhere you know you were just meant to be? A place that resonates deep inside you; a place where you feel more like yourself […]

By Shelley Seale

Check out my experience of an authentic, traditional pachamanca (earth oven) meal in the Sacred Valley of Peru.

By Shelley Seale