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The Silk Roads | Into Far Lands
Experience history's greatest journey along the veins of the world. Relive the interactive journey from Europe to China, explore the map of the Silk Roads, or choose an outpost to trave back in time to.
43 Hours on the Amtrak Southwest Chief – Lennart Koopmann
In September 2022, after watching many YouTube videos of other people on long-distance Amtrak trips, I finally embarked on a journey of my own. I took the Amtrak Southwest Chief train from Chicago to Los Angeles. Continue reading to learn more about it and why I'll do it again…
A New Zealand Road Trip: Wine, Salmon and Stunning Views
A road trip in the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La.
You’re Going to Need a Smaller Boat: Island Hopping in the Grenadines
Forget about flying if you want to visit many of these stunning specks of land sprinkled across the Caribbean. Hop on a sailboat or a ferry, or you can always swim.
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Pakistan's lost city of 40,000 people
In the dusty plains of present-day Sindh in southern Pakistan lie the remains of one of the world's most impressive ancient cities that most people have never heard of.
Country List 3 | International Programs | SSA
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Do Expats Get Social Security?
US expat taxes are further complicated by Social Security. Do expats get social security? Click here to learn everything you need to know!
25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train
For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.
Bertrand Piccard’s Laps Around the World
The explorer’s grandfather travelled higher than anyone; his father went deeper. Now it was his turn to make a mark.
The world's highest ATM: Pakistan's mountaintop bank machine
It may be an unlikely spot for a cash machine, but the Khunjerab Pass ATM has been serving the small number of residents and border staff – and adventurous tourists – since 2016.
The 40 Top Restaurants Along The Pacific Coast Highway
The Pacific Coast Highway is among the most gorgeous routes in the United States, and there are plenty of great restaurants to hit as you drive it.
Scenic parkway explores West Virginia's highest peaks - West Virginia Explo
MARLINTON, W.Va. — Traveling through a windswept landscape of spruce and cranberry, a scenic parkway that explores some of the highest elevations in West
23 of the world’s greatest hiking trails | CNN
From multiday treks tracing the routes of a Japanese poet to classic climbs in Argentina’s Lake District, here are the 23 best hiking trails in the world.
Sons of Italy - Men's Journal
If you like cruising to work on two wheels (or simply can’t afford four) but don’t fancy showing up at the start of the workday sweat-soaked and wrung out,
Where Europeans are going for less crowded vacations on the continent | CNN
Americans are crowding into Europe’s travel hot spots. Here are the less-crowded places where Europeans are going instead.
The Guilt-Free Pleasure of Airplane Movies
Amid the endless tiny indignities of air travel, only one true retreat remains.
The value of not flying
Why might people decline an offer of up to $10,000 just to keep their feet on the ground?
The American Amusement Park's Wild Ride
From the trolley parks of the early 20th century to the theme parks of today, these spaces of shared pleasure have been both a reflection of urban life, and an escape from it.
America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of reach
Taking the kids to a baseball game, a movie, or Disneyland is a bigger financial commitment than it used to be for middle-class families.
Recipe: Laotian lettuce wraps
Light and fresh, this Southeast Asian favorite works as a party snack and a full meal.
The Best Vacation Rental Alternatives to Airbnb
Turns out you have options that don’t include a ridiculous cleaning fee.
23 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
Welcome to the ultimate list of summer road trips (complete with podcasts and snacks).
Visiting Vladimir Putin’s Lost Russia
An ex-Soviet state’s national myths—as well as the forces of nationalism, economics, culture, and religion—all pull it away from Moscow. Can Russia really compete?
This Stunning Mountain Destination Is an Outdoor Adventurer's Paradise — With Epic Hikes, Scenic Campgrounds, and Waterfall Views
Your guide to the dreamy Blue Ridge Mountains, including excellent hikes, beautiful drives, and the best hotels and campgrounds.
Walks of a Lifetime: Six Epic Mountain Hikes Across Europe
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From a sandstone labyrinth to bears and marmots, Europe’s hills and mountains offer exhilarating long-distance walks. Just don’t forget your poles and harness.
This Italian Island Has a 'Wild Blue' Hiking Trail — With Turquoise Fjords, Homemade Wines, and Mediterranean Vistas
On Sardinia, a coastal hiking trail leads Gina DeCaprio Vercesi away from the crowds and into some of the Italian island’s most authentic corners.
8 Rails-to-Trails Adventures in the U.S. (Published 2022)
Tens of thousands of miles of abandoned railroad tracks have been developed into recreational paths since the 1960s. Here are scenic pathways through deserts, valleys, mountain passages and more.
Travel Tips From Jim Kitchen, Who’s Visited Every Country on Earth—and Space
Pack a sheet, leave the wedding ring at home, and skip the street food.
Hacker News
Portugal, with its warm climate, plentiful sun and cheap cost of living, has become a destination for Californians.
A Woman Alone in Oman: Three Weeks Along the Arabian Coast
In December, a photographer set off on a 2,600-mile road trip, traveling from the Yemeni border to the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what she saw.
Indonesia's 11 best beaches - Lonely Planet
With a lush tropical climate and more miles of coastline than any other country on earth (except Canada), Indonesia is the world’s ultimate beach destination…
Electric Planes Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
Get ready to fly electric by 2026. Leading airlines are already onboard with the technology and are making plans.
The Eerie, Lunar Nothingness of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast (Published 2022)
The stretch of coastline in southwest Africa is a strange and beautiful reminder that, in the end, we are powerless against nature and time.
Welcome to the land that no country wants | Jack Shenker | World news | The
The long read: In 2014, an American dad claimed a tiny parcel of African land to make his daughter a princess. But Jack Shenker had got there first – and learned that states and borders are volatile and delicate things
They set out to hike three of America's longest trails in less than a year. What could go wrong?
Jackson Parell and Sammy Potter hatched an ambitious plan during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic: to hike three of the nation’s most arduous trails — the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide — in a single year.
It’s Never Too Late to Pick Up Your Life and Move to Italy
Holly Herrmann vowed to move to Italy when she was 20. Her dream came true 38 years later.
What Does The Average RV Campsite Cost In 2022?
Is camping really an affordable activity? We break down the average RV campsite cost at luxury, mid-range, budget, and franchise RV parks.
The Ancient Persian way to keep cool
From ancient Egypt to the Persian Empire, an ingenious method of catching the breeze kept people cool for millennia. Now, it could come to our aid once again.
The Maldives Knows Y.O.L.O.
The island nation is positioning itself as the place to go to rediscover the beauty of travel. But it needs to convince would-be visitors that it’s more than “just a beach.”
The Mother of All ‘Abandoned’ Airports (2015)
West Berlin's lifeline during the Soviet Blockade, Tempelhof Airport has since become the city’s biggest park. Berliners will fight to keep it that way.
The World’s Northernmost Town Is Changing Dramatically
Climate change is bringing tourism and tension to Longyearbyen on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
America Loves Gas Station Snacks. Here Are Some of the Finest by Region
From Buc-ee’s Beaver Nuggets to 7-Eleven Spam musubi
7 Ghost Stations of Paris Metro and How to Get Into Illegaly - Urbex Tour
Paris subways has long and interesting story. Illegal exploration of tunnels can show the power of the underground world of France.
How to make tonpeiyaki cabbage and pork omelette
The much-easier cousin of okonomiyaki, stir-fried pork and spring cabbage are sandwiched between an omelette for a light, quick meal.
Hiking the Mountain Trails Less Traveled in Colorado – Texas Monthly
The hills are alive with socially distant adventures.
Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking
Up, up, and away!
Yonder — OFLAND
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