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Discover four U.S. barrier islands you can drive to, from Florida's Sanibel and Captiva to wild Assateague Island.

Ernest Hemingway wrote some of his earliest works at Paris café Closerie des Lilas, which remains open nearly 100 years later.

There's nothing like an amusement park for thrills and fun. From Magic Kingdom to free-admission parks, here are America's best amusement parks, ranked by Tripadvisor.

From Strawberry Field to Penny Lane and beyond, these seven real places inspired Beatles hits—and you can still visit them today.

Looking to cover as much ground as possible this summer? Check out these European cities you can make just one day of.

From Cornwall to Cáceres, explore six real-life filming locations used in "House of the Dragon," including castles, coastlines, and medieval towns across Europe.

St. Thomas was a thriving town before it was submerged by Lake Mead—but it didn't stay sunken.

From a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic to a heavily guarded tribal territory in the Indian Ocean, here are five islands strictly forbidden to visitors—and why.

How a catastrophic 1944 hurricane and severe coastal erosion completely erased an independent Jersey Shore town from the map.

Beyond Russia and Canada, do you know which nations have faced the deepest freezes in history? Take the ultimate quiz to test your climate trivia knowledge.

George R.R. Martin and the Game of Thrones’ film crew used these real castles as inspiration when creating Westeros.

A new WalletHub study ranked the best and worst U.S. cities for staycations in 2026. See which destinations offer the most affordable fun close to home.

Discover the 10 best states for naked-eye stargazing, featuring the dark-sky havens of South Dakota, Wyoming, and Alaska.

From the Ganges River to the Dead Sea, these natural places have been attracting people looking for healing and transformation for thousands of years.

From a dangerous, polluted mining town in the clouds to a remote Tibetan monastery, these are the highest altitudes in the world that people call home.

Hit the trails! Uncover the quirky traditions and grueling realities of four legendary pilgrimages you can still hike today.

From Route 66 to Texas Hill Country, these Memorial Day weekend road trips make for unforgettable drives any time of year.

From waterfalls that fall upwards to leaning towers and boulders teetering on the edges of hillsides, these places all seem to break the rules of gravity.

WalletHub ranked the best U.S. summer travel destinations for 2026 based on factors like affordability, safety, weather, and attractions. See which cities topped the list.

Most time zones follow neat hourly lines—but not everywhere. Explore four places with unusual time zones, from Newfoundland’s half-hour offset to Nepal’s 45-minute difference.

Planning a family trip in 2026? From Netherlands and Australia to Iceland, Canada, and Japan, here are the 10 safest countries to visit for low crime, stability, and peace of mind.