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Forty Stone Houses Once Formed a Defensive Wall Around This Remote Georgian Village
High in the Caucasus Mountains of northern Georgia, a village called Mutso clings to a rocky slope. Long ago…
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15 Luxurious Mountain Towns in America That Feel Worlds Away From Everything
Luxury in the mountains does not have to mean crowded ski villages and flashy…
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13 Spectacular Places to Experience a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Floating in a hot air balloon is calm, quiet, and full of wonder…
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16 Best European Destinations for Crystal-Clear Swimming Waters
Europe has swimming spots so clear that you can count the pebbles…
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15 Spectacular Christmas Towns Across America That Are Worth the Trip
Some American towns treat Christmas as more than a holiday. For a few weeks…
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This Ancient Sri Lankan Capital Was Hidden by Jungle After Flourishing for 1,300 Years
Anuradhapura was once the beating heart of a mighty kingdom in Sri Lanka…
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10 Beautiful Castles Hidden in Unexpected Corners of America
Castles may seem like a thing of medieval Europe, but America has its own…
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13 Overlooked European Towns That Become Winter Wonderlands at Christmas
Big Christmas markets draw huge crowds, but some of the coziest holiday magic…
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15 Stylish Winter Escapes That Combine Sunshine With Cultural Experiences
Gray skies and icy sidewalks can make anyone dream of a getaway. The good…
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15 Magnificent Libraries in Europe That Look More Like Royal Palaces
Some libraries in Europe were built to impress kings, emperors, and scholars…
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13 Beautiful Botanical Gardens That Showcase Nature at Its Most Extraordinary
Some gardens do much more than grow pretty flowers. They protect rare plants, recreate rainforests and bring species…
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13 Extraordinary Monasteries Built in Some of the World’s Most Remote Locations
Long ago, monks went looking for quiet places, and some of them picked spots…
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13 Beautiful Castle Towns in Europe That Feel Frozen in Time
Some European towns never got the memo that the Middle Ages ended. Stone…
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15 Dream Winter Destinations That Are Worth Planning a Trip Around
Winter can turn a regular vacation into something unforgettable. Snowy peaks…
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17 Magnificent Hindu Temples That Are Architectural Masterpieces
Stone can soar, sing and tell stories when skilled hands shape it with care…
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17 Incredible European Cities That Rival the Continent’s Famous Destinations
Paris, Rome, Barcelona and Amsterdam earn their fame, but they are not…
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15 Best Christmas Markets in Europe to Visit This Winter
Winter in Europe smells like cinnamon, roasted nuts and hot mulled wine. Old…
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Known as the City of Eternal Spring, This Colombian Destination Stays Green Almost All Year
Medellín sits in a high green valley in Colombia, and the weather feels like…
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15 Breathtaking Temples That Reveal Europe’s Rich Religious Past
Europe is packed with sacred places that are far older than most people guess…
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This Sri Lankan Temple Has Drawn Pilgrims Into Its Caves for More Than 2,000 Years
Tucked into a giant rock in central Sri Lanka, Dambulla Cave Temple has…