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7 Latin American Yoga Retreats to Soothe the Soul

Some of the world’s best yoga retreats are located in Latin America and Jena Davison highlights seven of Central and South America’s most unique options.

Jena Davison

14 Fabulous Things To Do In Beijing

Susan James offers an insider’s look at some of Beijing’s trendiest restaurants and night life hot spots with in-the-know tips for shopping and sightseeing. You haven’t seen Beijing until you’ve seen the fab 14.

Susan James

Such Great Heights: 9 Soaring Towers With a View from the Top

From the ancient desire to touch the heavens to modern feats of engineering, towers define cityscapes and offer perspective. We revisit nine iconic towers around the world that continue to draw travelers seeking new heights.

Nicholas Vroman

10 Lesser Known Natural Wonders of the World

Well-known wonders like the Grand Canyon or Great Barrier Reef offer unparalleled natural beauty, but Greg Banecker introduces you to ten lesser-known places on our planet whose sublime allure and ecological importance just might earn them the title of ‘New Seven Natural Wonder’ of the world.

Greg Banecker

7 Hotels With a Crazy History

We’ve all heard of the occasional apartment building being turned into a hotel, but what about churches, palaces and libraries? From prisons to pieces of old airplanes, Isabel Eva Bohrer shares seven accommodations with a crazy history.

Isabel Eva Bohrer

Million Dollar Views for Less: Four Ways to Visit Switzerland on a Budget

When you think of Switzerland a few things might come to mind, including the high cost of visiting. Switzerland is certainly not a cheap destination, but don’t cross it of your list just yet. Here are a few ways to check out the country’s “million dollar views” on a smaller budget.

Katie Hammel

8 Tips for Trekking Responsibly

Whether scaling the icy peaks of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, clambering the ancient Inca trail in Peru or tailing wild beasts on an African safari, here are 8 tips for the eco-conscious trekker to help reduce their impact on the environment.

8 of the Most Unique Walking Paths in the World

You might think all walking paths are alike, but once you’ve followed Jeanine Barone on these 8 unique trails you’ll think differently.

Jeanine Barone

Rethinking Adventure: Travelling Locally

For those lacking the time or money to travel internationally, Ahimsa Kerp advises redefining your expectations by traveling closer to home.

Sites Around the World That Celebrate Sex and Sexuality

From fertility shrines to sex museums, the world celebrates sexuality in boldly authentic ways. Discover how different cultures approach love, fertility, and sex through art, ritual, and museums.

Denise Pulis

Nine Pilgrimages For the Lover of Western Literature

Physically explore the geography behind the some of the greatest works in Western Literature – places that inspired the authors, places they lived and wrote, or, in some cases, places they brought into being through their literature.

David Joshua Jennings and John McCarroll

The American’s Field Guide to London – 10 Must Know London Travel Tips

London is often the first destination for Americans when they travel to Europe for the first time because they think it will be familiar and safe. Usually these Americans arrive in London and get shellshocked by how different London is based on their expectations. Movies and TV shows do a great job of portraying a London that doesn’t actually exist and it can be very disorienting for inexperienced travelers.