Visitors to Munich's Bavaria Film Studios can recreate the most iconic scene from 'The NeverEnding Story' by riding a life-sized Falkor model.

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The Airbnb listing for the Dog Bark Park Inn B&B in Cottonwood, Idaho, says it all: “Stay in a giant dog! That's right, it’s a beagle-shaped one-unit inn where being in this doghouse is a good thing and comfortable to boot!”
For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.
Your next flight may include a mini horse riding in coach, thanks to new service animal guidelines released by the Department of Transportation.
With Rome’s new preservation rules, Audrey Hepburn would’ve had to take her ice cream elsewhere in ‘Roman Holiday.’
Hawaii’s ties with Japan are strong today, but they could have been much stronger if King Kalākaua's secret plan to form a political alliance had succeeded in 1881.
Don’t forget your reusable water bottle if you’re planning a trip in or out of the San Francisco airport after August 19.
Even airline authorities understand that everybody makes mistakes—but it’s better to catch them early.
With the collapse of WOW air, the days of those insanely low-priced flights to Iceland are effectively over.
BookaLighthouse.com is like Airbnb for old lighthouses that have been converted to lodging for adventurous travelers.
You can find Taco Bells in Finland, Romania, and Japan—but none in Mexico. That isn't for lack of trying on the Mexican-inspired fast food chain's part.
Standing around 325 feet tall from peak to base, Chimney Rock looms like a lighthouse on the Great Plains—and had a starring role in a popular video game.
A lot of idioms have counterparts with similar meanings across several languages. Here are a few international idioms whose meanings you might recognize.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for … horse flesh ice cream? Okay, so maybe “we all" don’t. But some people do. A lot of people, in fact. Lobster, foie gras, and ghost pepper, too.
Here's what Airbnb hosts had to share about their experiences, from guest horror stories to the lifelong friendships they formed.
For $75, you and a friend have one hour to cuddle with the cattle at Mountain Horse Farm in Naples, New York.
It can take weeks to process a passport application. But if you're in a pinch, there's a way to get one in as little as 24 hours—but it's going to cost you.
The Airbnb listing for the legendary locomotive boasts a hot dog welcome kit, hot dog picnic zone, and hot dog-stocked mini fridge.
Australia’s Anglesea Golf Club lets you play golf with—or at least, around—its 300-strong population of eastern grey kangaroos.
If you want to live like Harry Potter did at the most miserable stage of his life, there's a house with its own cupboard under the stairs for sale in San Diego.
Eight buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, including Fallingwater and Taliesin West, have been officially recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
We've covered a lot of the best foods, destinations, and bookstores in all 50 states here at Mental Floss. Now, it's our capital city's turn.
While having the beach at your doorstep may sound like an enviable, expensive luxury, it’s more attainable than you might think.
The big Swedish bash is held every year and is the subject of a new horror film, 'Midsommar.' But the real celebration isn't usually spooky. Usually.