The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching as the busy summer travel period is in full swing. And while there will be crowds, perhaps the most difficult aspect of traveling this Independence Day will be deciding where to go. Fortunately, there’s some new research to help you settle on a locale. The team of…
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The regional cuisine of New England is as varied as the landscape, influenced by the rocky coasts, weathered mountains, and wild forests. States in the Northeast host miles of apple orchards, self-pick berry farms, and fleets of fishing boats. They’re home to innovators of sweets and ice creams, and rich and hearty pastries. Whether you’ve…
There is truly no better travel resource than a local. Someone who could walk the town blindfolded is guaranteed to have invaluable information for those of us seeking full cultural immersion while traveling. That groovy jazz bar hidden behind the lit up storefronts and down an elevator, the best outlook point to watch the sun…
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Thanks to its multiple mountain ranges, Europe is littered with cozy mountain towns, each more adorable than the last. These towns attract skiers and snowboarders throughout the winter season, but in fact, they’re at their prettiest when they shed their blanket of snow. Come in the summer to hike through forests and flower-filled Alpine meadows…
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When planning a trip to Europe, you might picture elegant castles and quaint town squares, but many European cities have a more eccentric side that may surprise you. From a town taken over by a sea of gnomes to a grisly reminder of the plague, throw romantic notions aside and come see Europe’s most unusual cities….
Travel comes in all shapes and sizes. For some, travel can mean jumping in a car with a group of friends for a cross-country road trip or finding an all-inclusive resort and getting pampered to the max. For others still, travel can simply mean throwing a dart at a map and hopping on a plane….
The United States is the world’s third-largest country, covering an area of 3.79 million square miles, and within the 50 states are thousands of towns and cities of varying sizes. While people often talk about a “large” city as one with a significant population, such as New York City or Los Angeles, here we’ll take a…
Quick, long weekend getaways are an easy way to recharge after a particularly busy work period or grueling semester at school. Commune with nature on a family trip to Yellowstone National Park or cruise along the picturesque coastline of Maine on a road trip. No matter what type of traveler you are — solo, food…
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If Europe’s calling, pinning down a workable travel plan can be tricky. It’s easy to get carried away and find that your dream itinerary is both overambitious for the time you have at your disposal and, far too often, beyond your budget. Whether you’re a rookie or someone who’s keen to get it right the…
Covering just 0.2 square miles and home to around 800 residents, Vatican City is the world’s smallest country both by land area and population. The city-state — which is entirely surrounded by Rome, Italy — is the global headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and was declared an independent nation in 1929. Given this status,…
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