Known for its plethora of ancient ruins, whitewashed villages, sunny beaches, tasty cuisine and friendly atmosphere, it is no wonder that Greece ranks among Europe’s top travel destinations. Greece is made up of a mountainous mainland and hundreds of islands where each one offers its own share of stunning landscapes, historic sites, nightlife scenes and cultural delights. An overview of the best places to visit in Greece: More →

There are many public holidays in May. So I decided to go somewhere abroad. I found a good flight to Zurich and immediately booked it. I love to come to Switzerland. There is everything that I need: cute cities, high mountains, lakes and a lot of hiking trails. The first day I decided to spend in Zurich. More →

Extremadura is the “Land of the Conquistadores” with many historical sites. This is considered the wild west of Spain, and is based on the Portuguese border. It is an almost forgotten region that is often overlooked. It is overflowing with rolling hills and wide open spaces. There are forests crammed with chestnuts and truffles, fertile valleys and hillsides packed with olives and vineyards among a volatile backdrop of its past. Here are the best places to visit in Extremadura. More →

Nothing looks more peaceful and freeing than a sailboat slowly fading into the horizon as the sun sets over calm blue waters. Whenever I visit my parents in Sweden I love to go down to the harbor in the afternoon and sit down on the rocks watching sailboats leave, wondering what big adventure they might be embarking on next. If you’re planning a sailing adventure but aren’t sure where to go, here are five of the world’s most beautiful sailing destinations… More →

25th National Geographic Traveler magazine photo contest held in full swing. The winner of the contest will receive a trip for two to the Galapagos Islands. So we are sharing the photos by national geographic Traveler magazine contest of this year. Have a look…………. In The Words of the Photographers…………. More →

The USA capital Washington DC has plenty of attractions to entertain visitors and locals alike. This top 5 lists the best places to visit in Washington DC. More →

For most people, Paris is such a dream destination that the idea of leaving town sounds anticlimactic. However, even lifelong Parisiens know the value of occasionally getting out of the city. This week, we'll be More →

According to the annual INRIX Traffic Scorecard, drivers in Brussels face the worst traffic jams in the world. More →

It's no surprise that travelers flock to Paris, New York and London. The lasting draw of these destinations is borne out in TripAdvisor's fifth annual Travelers' Choice Destinations awards. The awards, announced Tuesday, are based on the popularity of destinations and take into a More →

NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, analyzed the fifty largest U.S. metropolitan areas to find out which ones were the healthiest. More →

Want to have the perfect family vacation to California without the headache of coming up with the itinerary? In the new California Road Trips, you can follow 12 exclusive itineraries to perfect family vacations filled with outdoor activities, entertainment, shopping and wine and dine experiences. You also can access these itineraries not just in print but also virtually with QR codes incorporated throughout the guide that take users to itineraries on their smartphones. More →

This northern French town, 45 minutes from Calais and near the Belgian border, sank into poverty and obscurity after its coal mines closed in the 1960s. But it's been given new life with the 2013 opening of the Louvre-Lens museum, the first-ever satellite branch of Paris' famous More →

"Warmly welcome Simon Cockerell David." The colorful, electric sign was something of an unusual and unexpected greeting for Briton Simon Cockerell, 35, who this week embarked on a landmark visit to Sinuiju, North Korea's largest border town. Separated by a river from China's Dandong City and easily accessible from Dandong by car or train, Sinuiju has long been a popular North Korean destination for Chinese tourists but was pretty much off-limits to Western visitors until now. More →

It's no surprise that huge numbers of Americans joined the ranks of the poor over the last decade. What's more interesting is where poverty is growing. The poor population in the nation's suburbs has grown faster than anywhere else in the country, at a rate of 64% since 2000, according to "Confronting Suburban Poverty in America," a new book by the Brookings Institute. "For the first time, the number of poor people in major metropolitan suburbs surpassed the number in cities, making suburbia home to the largest and fastest growing poor population in the country," the authors write. Check ... More →

Cornwall is somewhere we’ve always wanted to visit, but never quite got to. With all the time we’ve spent in the UK, we always seem to hit London and head north, or just make it as far south as the Isle of Wight or Brighton. So we rounded up some local experts to share their favourite places to stay in Cornwall. More →

As an American who unabashedly likes to think we have the biggest and best of a lot of things — the Colca Canyon in Peru had a lot to live up to. Regardless of the fact that I’ve never actually seen the Grand Canyon, I know it’s called “Grand” for a reason and I’m pretty sure Colca doesn’t mean “ginormous” in Spanish. More →

Whether you’re visiting Paris for the weekend or have lived here forever, it’s always an adventure for the senses to head out to the open-air markets. On market days, the city becomes alive with local merchants selling everything from handmade products to seasonal produce, fresh fish, meats and cheeses. The abundance of open-air markets in Paris is onl More →

Whether it’s a romantic retreat you’re embarking on, a weekend shopping spree or a family day out, there are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained while in the Big Apple. From the best markets and eateries to the edgiest art galleries, we’ve rounded up five must-see things to check off your bucket list while you’re in New York. More →

Need a good excuse to skip the gym? The great outdoors beckons louder than ever at this time of year with fresh air, sunshine and plenty of opportunities to re-energize your exercise routine. But when you're spending the day being active outside — with a big backpack to carry and no tools to prepare a proper meal — there's an understandable temptation to reach for easy-to-pack but calorie-laden candy bars to snack on as you go. And it won't come as a shock that this habit undoes some of the good you may have done for your waistline during your outdoor adventure. More →

Some would say that most airport experiences are, unfortunately, less than pleasant. But there are hubs out there that strive to make travelers feel cared for and cosseted, serving gourmet food instead of overpriced to-go sandwiches and making a concerted effort to cut down on wait times in security lines. The best airports in the world do everything well, but some stand out for specific areas of expertise. More →