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Some see October as the time to pull out chunky sweater collections and sip on hot cider while walking through crunching piles of leaves. Others see it as the season to hunt the paranormal. If you happen to fall into the latter group, here are five haunted pilgrimages...
Zip lining is an item on many travelers’ to-do lists. It’s an activity that packs just enough of an adrenaline kick for the adventurous types, it offers stunning views for those who travel to be awed by nature and it’s accessible enough that the whole family can get...
What comes to mind when you think of a cruise? Probably days on end at sea, a few tropical excursions and an endless buffet. River cruises, however, provide a completely different experience for those on board. A river cruise is a leisurely way to travel, but still...
It’s nearly 5 p.m. by the time I arrive at the access point. I’m so concerned I won’t get to my site before dark, I forget to ask all of my questions when I check in at the park office. Where’s a good place to go swimming near my site? Are there any boil water...
As I pass by on the gravelly path, sulfuric steam wafts off the top of Mount Ngauruhoe, an active volcano. This particular volcano, which is most famously known as the stand-in for Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is just saying a friendly hello. But...
Climbing has become quite the sensation over the past few years. Although it’s been a popular sport for many decades, you may have noticed more and more rock climbing gyms popping up in your neighborhood recently. And while climbing in a gym can give you a great...
Statues and monuments are pretty standard sightseeing locations—but what about statues underwater? Most of us don’t think about the sights that lie on the ocean floor. From mysterious shipwrecks to underwater museums, here are the five underwater statues worth taking...
“Hello!” I call, my voice echoing across the still lake. I wave to the canoe a few hundred meters ahead and dig my paddle into the water, hoping to catch them. It’s been nearly a decade since I’ve been on a canoe trip, and this is my first solo adventure. How hard...
Long wanders in a city are one of the best ways to completely immerse yourself in a new place. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best neighborhoods to wander in some of the most dynamic capital cities on Earth. With advice on must-see landmarks, museums to pop into...
Are you comfortable with the amount of time you spend looking at your phone? Between your cell phone, computer and tablet, what percentage of your day is spent staring at a screen? While we frequently justify the time we spend on our devices during the week—for work,...
I peg my tent into the grassy earth, wind whipping against the nylon as I try to fit the poles through the top. As I attempt to slide the pole in, the wind grabs my tent in a knot making me lose the opening. Ready to give up, I sit back and look around. I’m on the...
People travel for many different reasons—to get away from normal life, experience a new culture and learn a little more about the world, just to name a few. Travel can also be very restorative, especially when you visit a destination that has healing traditions rooted...