Travel

This island off the coast of Brazil has the highest density of snakes anywhere in the world.

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What might be some people's worst nightmare is a beloved, local tradition in the village of Khau Vai.

45 landmarks in 14 days. Doable, just as long you don't stop to sleep.

If you have a hearty appetite for adventure and an even heartier appetite for food, hit the road and lock horns with these eating challenges.

Advice people around the world give their fellow citizens about navigating the peculiarities of American culture.

They can board planes to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Morocco, and Syria (with their handlers, of course).

Read on to learn more about the Gateway to the West.

There's more to the midwestern city than just barbecue. (Although the barbecue is pretty legendary.)

A little creativity goes a long way.

Haunting waterworlds that got in the way of progress.

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Laissez les bon temps rouler.

Yellowstone National Park is full of natural wonders.

Celebrated for its flora, fauna, geological structures, and sprawling landscapes, Yellowstone National Park is undoubtedly one of the country’s greatest centers of natural beauty.

Go beyond “Gesundheit!"

Ghost towns are great, because let's face it, most towns inhabited by actual people are so overrated.

It's home to the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, and delicious, delicious cheesesteaks. But there's even more to celebrate about the City of Brotherly Love.

You know about the cars—and that Eminem grew up on Eight Mile. But there’s plenty more to learn about Michigan’s most populous city.

Our spectacular planet has countless wonders to explore. But there are some places that are just too dangerous, too protected, or maybe too special to visit—even for the most seasoned voyager.