When the lazy days of summer are over, and the air starts to have a distinct chill, there’s no need to be downhearted. Fall is the most spectacular season, the last hurrah before the bitter winds of winter take hold. Here are the most beautiful places to witness glorious fall colors all around the world. …
Quiet and culturally rich Laos has lots to offer – much of which you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Less famous than its neighbors Thailand and Vietnam, Laos can sometimes sink into obscurity along the Southeast Asia backpacking trail. Don’t let it. The quiet and culturally rich Lao People’s Democratic Republic has lots …
Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe shimmers like a cobalt moon. The gorgeous 190-square-mile lake, protected by peaks soaring up to 10,000 feet, is perhaps best on display when viewed from its southern shore, where tapestries of wildflowers fling across meadows, sandy beaches glimmer with gold, and mountains send their reflection …
When it comes to natural beauty in the USA, Montana sets the gold standard. The Treasure State’s rugged mountains, endless forests and rich wildlife remain largely pristine thanks to wilderness preservation programs, low population density and the state’s sheer size, which allows outdoorsy types to enjoy all that Montana has to offer. Given Montana’s unparalleled …
With so much wilderness right on the doorstep, there’s always something to do in Montana at any time of year. The state is highly in tune with the rhythms of nature, and activities vary with the weather and season. The peak summer and winter seasons always draw in a crowd, but the shoulder seasons in …
Imagine a land that accounts for just 1% of the Earth’s surface but over 8% of its total biodiversity – somewhere that crosses biomes as varied as wave-lashed beaches and humid cloud forests. That’s Central America in a nutshell, a place where you can glimpse gigantic whales in the Pacific, spy stalking jaguars in the …
Oman’s vibrant cultural heritage is deeply intertwined with the gifts of its terrain, and it permeates every travel experience here. The country’s stories are found everywhere you go, from the atmospheric lanes of Mutrah Souq in Muscat, where ornate khanjars (traditional daggers) and patterned kumma (headpiece worn by Omani men) showcase excellent craftsmanship and pride, …
In the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies, Banff and Lake Louise rightfully take their place among the most exquisitely beautiful places on Earth. This corner of Alberta attracts thousands of scenery seekers year-round, but if you want to avoid the crowds, plan a trip in winter – especially near Christmas. Banff National Park is …
Bozeman offers an embarrassment of scenic splendor just a short drive from downtown. Heading south will take you through glorious mountain and river scenery towards mighty Yellowstone National Park, one of America’s top adventures. Head west, and you’ll be traveling in the footprints of fur trappers, mountain men and Lewis and Clark. Drive east, and …
Some of the largest and most unspoiled tracts of wilderness on Earth, Patagonia’s temperate rainforests, towering mountain ranges, grasslands, fjords, lakes and rivers are home to more than 500 wildlife species, making it one of the most diverse and fauna-rich regions in South America. Birdwatchers, wildlife photographers and wildlife lovers alike come to this vast …