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The thrill of the open road - plus the strong sense of place in particularly thrilling locations - is part of the eternal allure of road trips around the world. Here are ten in Asia, Europe, and the United States, that will send your heart soaring!
 

Hana Highway

The Hana Highway (top) on Maui, Hawaii’s second largest island, is generally considered to be one of the most scenic drives in the world. Connecting the towns of Kahalui and Kaupo, it's has a beautiful mountain range on one side

Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains at an elevation of 1,970 meters, Dalhousie is one of the most popular destinations of India's bucolic western Himalayan state Himachal Pradesh. Spread over the five hills (Katalagh, Potreyn, Bakrota, Terah and Bhangora), it's especially beloved of honeymooners. A ten-hour drive from Delhi and just over six hours from state capital Shimla, the town was established in 1854 under the British Raj's governor-general the Earl of Dalhousie as a summer ret

René Mayorga

Not too long ago, who would’ve predicted it? The Central American country of El Salvador, once known mostly for being both poverty-stricken and war-torn, has become a surfing power of sorts, attracting millions of surfers to its Pacific beaches.  

Despite its past trials and tribulations, both internal and external, this land just a tad smaller than New Jersey and a bit bigger than Wales has many of the key ingredients of a tropical paradise, including dramatic volcanoes and lands

by Tom Bunn

If you’re anxious about an upcoming flight, you may be connecting dots that shouldn’t be connected. How so? Keeping troubling thoughts out of mind can keep you from being anxious about the flight. To avoid anxiety, do you avoid the news? If an anxious flier avoids the news, they may be unaware that a crash of some kind happens every few days. They may be unaware that security threats are constantly in the news. Then, when they have a flight coming up, they find it harder to keep the n

The largest and northernmost of the Florida Keys (as well as the most popular apart from Key West), Key Largo is especillay known for its water sports, particularly scuba diving, as it's been proclaimed the "dive capital of the world. There are a plenty of tourist attractions in Key Largo, but here are the top five: 

Along the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is the most populous, cosmopolitan, and perhaps overall the most prominent city and emirate of the United Arab Emirates, one among seven in total (in terms of area, it's second largest after Abu Dhabi). And with the rapid development taking place in Dubai, most people outside the Emirates conflate it with the entire UAE itself.

I got the chance to visit this extraordinary city for professional reasons and found it like a dream world, both t

Cruising is among the most popular types are usually long affairs. vacationing due to all the advantages they offer. The very format of a cruise vacation is incredibly enticing and exciting – instead of spending time and energy to visit a destination or two, the gigantic movable feast of a cruise liner will take you, a “layabout,” to the rich set of locations. Still, they tend to be long affairs - most often a week in length, and many people do not always have enough vacation days to enjoy most

Fried yuba (tofu skin) with fresh autumn vegetables


The Nikko region of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, including Kinugawa Onsen (both about two hours north of Tokyo along the Tobu Railway line), are well known locales for enjoying nature, especially the robust mustard, amber, and crimson-colored leaves of autumn.

However, autumn is also recognized as the best time for enjoying the richness of the harvest.  From mushrooms to puddings and seasonal vegan fare, Nikko and Kinugawa are perfect destina

Among the various cities I've traveled to in Europe, Rome is my favorite. The sites, history, construction and ancient buildings mark it as interesting reasons for millions of tourists to flock in each season. Being the key city in Italy, Rome is rich for its traditional and cultural ethics. Standing on the banks of Tiber River, its most outstanding aspect for me is its museums and galleries - this city of seven hills speaks out tradition and art. Thousands of Christians gather to attend ch

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The state of Queensland ought to be on the very top of each household's list of things to do on holiday to Australia. With its pristine beaches, the iconic Great Barrier Reef, exhilarating theme parks, tropical rainforests, and tons of chances for creature encounters this component of the nation has a lot to give, combined with smaller audiences than you will see in southern Australia.

This land is significant, and you'll want to see different pieces of the giant nation down under, also.

John.Mizel


Traveling can be an exciting and rewarding adventure. One of the rewards of traveling is the creation of fond memories of your trip. However, as traveling can be filled with many unknown factors, doing so successfully, requires a little planning and foresight. This article contains several tips that can help ensure your trip is a success.

To prevent injury or illness from ruining your trip, check that your medical insurance policy applies when you are away from home - especially i

Culturally and naturally rich, the northwestern Indian state Rajasthan is a fantastic choice all year round, with notable destinations including Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner. But two periods in particular are particularly good bets.

But of the most ideal time of year to visit, believe it or not, is winter. Though it can get chilly (down to 10 C/F, with some desert areas even lower), there is still a lot of sun but without the sometimes punishing strength of summer.  The street food sta

Kyle Simourd


Many people these days think of the Dominican Republic in terms of its gorgeous beaches – well, maybe with a couple of key exceptions, most notably bustling Santo Domingo and its colonial zone. Up on the DR’s northwest coast, however, “Silver Port” offers a felicitous mix of both nearby playa and a city with an appealing menu of culture, history, dining, shopping, and architecture.

Founded in 1502 from a settlement established several years earlier, Puerto Plata is today the north

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by Marita Acosta


Africa‘s most dynamic country is naturally home to some of its most dynamic cities. And especially when it comes to culture and creativity, it can be argued that South Africa‘s “Mother City“, Cape Town, continues to lead the parade. 

Marvelous Museum Opening

Exhibit A is the continent’s biggest and most impressive contemporary art museum – the first major institution of its kind, in fact – which opened its doors a year ago on the Victoria & Albert Water

Vegas loves cash, money is what keeps those bright lights flickering and the roulette wheels spinning. But your stag parties in Las Vegas don't have to cost a fortune, with some careful planning you can get amazing activities that won't require winning a jackpot.

Pool Party Tour

Everything in Vegas is on a grand scale: the bars, the burgers, the boobs, everything is just... bigger! And that includes the parties. We've all seen those US teen movies with impossibly gorgeous people all living it up

Family vacations are special times of the year, but they can be very challenging for parents get through. Air travel is especially difficult and can be the cause of significant levels of stress for the entire family. Unfortunately for many types of vacation there is no way around going through an airport and flying by private jet is beyond most of our wildest dreams. However, there are a couple of things that you can do to make the airport experience less stressful and not be a cause of argument

Toshogu Shrine, Nikko

Come view spectacular ambers and ochers throughout Nikko, including Irohazaka Winding Road, setting of the popular road racing manga/anime series Initial D. And check-out the new Nikko Pass and Cycle Sharing Program!

Nikko, in the outer reaches of Metropolitan Tokyo, about two hours north along the Tobu Railway Line, is a historic city famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/913). These sites are particularly scenic in the autumn when the m

The Capital of Fashion 

Milan is a metropolis of the future, where creativity, business and fashion meet together and influence each other. Milan is also the city of nightlife, full of cafès, bars, restaurants and nightclubs where looking good and excellent drinks are compulsory. In this modern and fast-paced city a lot of cool events take place, such as concerts, international DJs and clubbing nights. It's also a city full of events, concerts, drama shows and exhibitions. This big, dynamic met

Israel Tourism

In Tel Aviv, east is united with west, the traditional with trendy, and landscape with the sea in a marvelous way. It is one of those cities that, once you visit it, you do not want to leave. This city on the Mediterranean coast combines the old with the new in a way that leaves the feeling of many different worlds at the same time. The Israeli capital may be Jerusalem, but no region in the country has Tel Aviv's global recognition and radiation.

Its name in Hebrew means "spring