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Being surrounded by nature is fantastic.

Get in touch with nature in California, Texas, or Arizona.

Please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened.

The effects of weather disturbances and resulting turbulence can be widespread. Airplane passengers might want to pay more attention to that fasten-seatbelt sign.

The Tower of London as seen from the River Thames.

The Tower of London inspires awe, fear, and intrigue. Here are seven facts you may not know about the iconic British fortress.

Century eggs are now at Costco.

They’re not actually 100 years old.

Of course, Sin City is on the list.

Two Floridian cities made it on the list—can you guess which ones?

Crom Dubh na Nollaig looks incredibly similar to Krampus, pictured here.

Scotland‘s Crom Dubh na Nollaig is a Christmas monster who scares children into behaving well.

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The analysis used data from search and social media posts to determine where people around the world wanted to go for Christmas—and dug deeper to provide American data state by state.

A giant Santa statue in North Pole, Alaska.

From North Pole to Bethlehem to Eggnog, here are 14 places in the United States with names that will remind you of the winter holidays.

Keep these laws in mind when traveling to these countries.

This map covers the surprising driving laws and customs followed in 180 countries.

The Big Apple draws a big crowd every time the winter season hits.

Planning a holiday vacation retreat? Here are the top winter destinations to hit up, regardless of whether you prefer warm or cold weather.

A historical landmark comes back to life this December.

The long wait for the Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen will be over in December.

A white Christmas sounds perfect.

Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.

Most of the time, though, it'll cost you.

Looking to buy your way into citizenship? Discover the differences between golden visas and CIPs, plus which countries are easiest to get into right now.

Don’t let sitting in traffic become your holiday experience.

Choosing the wrong time to hit the road can make your Thanksgiving a traffic nightmare. Here’s how to avoid it.

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You may have been taught that Earth has seven continents. Or is it six? Or eight?

Sandwiches are a traveler’s best friend.

Turkeys and pies are allowable carry-ons, but you’ll have to check alcohol, sauces, and condiments before you board a plane.

It's a good idea to prioritize it after getting back from a trip.

Get your suitcase ready for holiday travel season with these luggage cleaning tips, including what steps you can probably just avoid.

Just your average stroll with a baby carriage and knight's helmet.

In 1908, a playboy made a bet he could walk around the world without being identified. Then things got weird.

The air looks good enough to buy.

Forget the snow globes and ornaments. Buy souvenir air instead.

If you want to visit the Trevi Fountain in Rome, you should probably wait until maintenance is done.

People won’t get to throw coins in the Italian city’s biggest fountain for a while.

Tim Burton at the "The World Of Tim Burton" press preview in Tokyo

Learn everything there is to know about Tim Burton’s career.

This Veterans Day is your chance to visit Glacier National Park for free.

In honor of Veterans Day, you can visit any one of the National Park Service's more than 400 parks on Monday, November 11, 2024, for free.

Don’t you feel better already?

You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.

Airports are notorious for being crowded around the holidays.

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving this year, try to dodge these airports.