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Through cruises, museums, and other tourist attractions, the Loch Ness Monster adds roughly £41 million to Scotland's economy in a typical year.
HearHere is a new app backed by Kevin Costner that offers short audio stories of the places and landmarks you're curious about.
Whether you’ve traveled to Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or just ogled at it online, there are so many hidden details in the land to discover.
Queen Elizabeth II’s purported favorite painting—a portrait by Rembrandt—will be included in the display.
The replica of the bar from 'Cheers' opened in 2001, and due to financial struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it's closing its doors on August 30.
“We are smart enough to buckle up without police, tickets, and Big Brother,” Jerry Williams said. But were they?
The searing heat comes close to the 134 degrees recorded in Death Valley in 1913. But with that temperature called into question, Sunday's measurement may be the hottest ever.
Today's airplanes have high-tech air filtration systems that keep the air on your flight fresher than you might expect. But you should still take precautions to avoid germs before and during travel.
For the cost of a video rental, you can spend the night in the world's last remaining Blockbuster store, located in Bend, Oregon.
Ian Brackenbury Channell gets paid $10,000 a year to be the official wizard of Christchurch—and he's preparing to pass off his staff to an apprentice.
Florentines understood that when the threat of infectious disease is omnipresent, easy access to wine is a must.
The sloth named Lola la Trailera, or "Lola the Truck Driver," is unharmed after sneaking into a truck's engine bay and taking a 1-hour road trip in Costa Rica.
Did you know that Jackie Chan, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cher were once featured in a Disney ride? It sounds fun, but Superstar Limo didn't last long—and neither did these other Disney rides and lands.
If you're planning a COVID-conscious getaway this summer, here are some tips to keep your devices clean and keep yourself and others healthy.
Planning a road trip during the coronavirus pandemic is a little more complicated—here’s how to hit the road safely.
The Loftus Hall mansion in Wexford, Ireland, has a reputation for being haunted that goes back centuries.
Cleator, Arizona, a former gold mining town, is home to a fake yacht club, eight humans, five dogs, and two grumpy cats.
Nearly 90 years after the first drive-in movie theater opened, the al fresco cinema experience is officially in the midst of a comeback.
The colonial-era living museum in Massachusetts is updating its name to be more inclusive of its Wampanoag history.
The Iceland tourism board is bringing back primal scream therapy to promote its impressive landscapes.
Take a break from staring at your neighbor’s fire escape and see Christine’s happy little pond in Bavaria instead.