Even if you’re not the outdoorsy type, outfitting yourself with some basic (and non-compass-reliant) navigation skills is a good idea, and it can also be kind of fun (no, really, we promise).

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During a recent commute into work, I was staring at a transit map so as to avoid eye contact with my fellow passengers when a simple question popped into my head.
Haunted, sinister, evil or just plain weird—for those who dream about traveling the world, welcome to your nightmare. These places will blast chills down your spine.
Breathe some life into the tired hello.
These parks might not be the happiest places on earth, they just might be some of the weirdest.
Embrace the unknown by checking out some of the less-hyped attractions that make the city unique.
We've featured striking and stunning museums from North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Now it's time to finish the list with some of the most beautiful museums in Australia.
Earth’s most furious mountains are also the most rewarding to visit, as the amazing photos show here prove.
Polar bears can be ruthless killers, but in the Canadian town of Churchill, North Manitoba, they live among humans.
Have an A1 day at Walter White’s car wash, then drink a beer at a bar where everybody knows your name
If linguistic history is your thing, here are some can’t-miss stops.
While the vast majority of travelers return home without incident, there’s no denying we make easy targets. Excited, disorientated, and unaware of local customs, petty scams play you for a fool. If you don’t want to buy in, leave the paranoia and neurosis
The oldest known trees are thousands of years old. The ancient plants have witnessed the rise and fall of multiple civilizations.
When British explorers happened upon Kangaroo Island—a Puerto Rico-sized drop of land south of what today is the city of Adelaide—the animals took them by surprise.
We’ve featured museums from Europe, North America, South America and Asia, so our exploration of the most stunning museums from around the world now takes us to Africa. Here are 13 absolutely lovely locations.
Advice the Chinese give their own countrymen on how to handle the peculiarities of American culture.
When the going gets weird, the weird head north.
Since opening in 1955, Disneyland has inspired new theme parks and attractions all around the world. But before the “Mickey Mouse Park” was a twinkle in his eye, Walt Disney drew inspiration from many different theme parks.
We’ve looked at some of the most beautiful lighthouses, libraries and museums from around the world. Today it’s time to look at more iconic and beautiful buildings—train stations.
In the land of the road trip, the marking of town borders becomes a matter of town pride. Here are some welcome signs that don't quite fit the mold.
Galápagos National Park is an ecological treasure trove, a biological hoard guarded fiercely by conservationists. Visitors to the islands must abide by the park’s rules, which include not taking anything from the wilderness—or leaving anything behind.