Category: Travel

Lava bursting into the air from the Fagradalsfjall volcano

Incredible Photos of the Fagradalsfjall Volcano Erupting in Iceland

Clare Fitzgerald

The Fagradalsfjall volcano, on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, erupted on December 18, 2023, after weeks of seismic activity. The eruption, which local authorities were prepared for,…

Sun shining down on a gravestone

Dark Tourism: Eight Must-Visit Cemeteries in the American South

Todd Neikirk

The American South is one of the oldest continually settled areas in the United States. As a result, the region is rife with history. It…

Two people sitting along the shore on Moraine Lake

10 Unexpected Locations That Have Become Overrun With Tourists

Clare Fitzgerald

Overtourism is defined by Solimar International as “the increase in tourist numbers at such high volumes that it negatively impacts local residents, visitors, and the…

Bus driving through the Tateyama Snow Corridor

Stunning Snow Corridor on the ‘Rooftop of Japan’ Reopens to Tourists

For some, winter is the best time of year. As such, they wish it could last longer than just a few months. Well, if you…

View of Buckingham Fountain

The Nearly Two-Century-Long History of Chicago’s Famed Grant Park

Todd Neikirk

Real estate within the city of Chicago is very valuable, but a decision made back before it was incorporated has kept 319 acres free from…

Pinnacles National Park is California offers stunning views

7 Lesser Known National Parks And Why They’re Worth A Trip

National Parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon are known to pretty much everyone. But there are plenty more parks that fall under that…

Woman walking down a hallway with a suitcase

Tips for Making the Most Out of Traveling Solo

Todd Neikirk

Traveling is quite possibly the best thing one can do in their free time, but what happens when you want to visit somewhere new with…

Group standing just beyond the barbed wire at Perm-36

The Eight Most Remarkable Dark Tourism Sites in Russia

Todd Neikirk

In the early 20th century, Russia experienced a period of social and political revolution. The powers that won spent the next 70 years trying to…

View of a waterfall

10 of the Most Stunning Waterfalls on Earth

Todd Neikirk

Few sites in nature inspire more awe and wonder than waterfalls. As a result, these natural miracles are among the most popular tourist destinations in…

View of the underside of the Lego-Brücke + Cars driving across the Eshima Ohashi Bridge

The Eight Most Interesting Bridges In the World

Todd Neikirk

The original London Bridge was built between 1176-1209 and represented an architectural marvel. While bridges in general have been built to serve a purpose, designers…