The triangular isle of Tenerife is one of Spain’s most popular destinations, and the largest of the Canarian archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa. It is well-known for its beaches, some with striking volcanic black sand and others that shimmer with golden sand brought in from the Sahara. The center of Tenerife is home…
With its over 30 million visitors per year, it’s no secret that San Diego is a great place to be. The city has it all: sports, beaches, history, family-friendly activities, prime eats, and a temperate year-round climate. Interestingly enough, this bustling city is also known as the Birthplace of California. The state’s first permanent Spanish…
With woodlands, wildlife, and an incredible 15,000 — give or take — freshwater lakes peppered about, this section of the Midwest is the ultimate playground for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. And you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take full advantage of Northern Wisconsin’s natural gems, which include the 1.5-million-acre Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Whether it’s…
Believed to have gotten its name because of its talcum-colored beaches (although, some contend it’s derived from the white blossoms on the almond trees), Costa Blanca, or “White Coast,” is one of the most renowned of Spain’s seaboards. Popular year-round, it stretches for more than 120 miles and features sheer cliffs, charming Moorish villages, pristine…
This Sierra Nevada wonderland presents a plethora of outdoor activities, from skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing in the winter to swimming, hiking, and kayaking in the summer. The largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe has impressive stats: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, 1,645 feet deep, and 37 trillion gallons of water. Plus, the…
Summertime (December through February) in Patagonia and Cuyo is a splendid season for outdoor adventures. The warm yet windy weather and picture-perfect landscapes are ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding along the Argentinian Andes. Wintertime (July through September) is superb too, specifically for skiing in Bariloche. The expansive area spans the mountainous, wine-producing…
Time travel to a typical day in the 1700s, when Williamsburg was the capital of the Colony of Virginia. Stop by the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, Courthouse, Bruton Parish Church, an apothecary, wigmaker, and other fascinating attractions. One of the three legs of America’s Historic Triangle, Williamsburg, together with Jamestown and Yorktown, should be on everyone’s…
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