There are not many cities in the United Kingdom, let alone the world, that have as fascinating backstory to their origin than that of the northern enclave known as Durham. If one is to believe this incredible folktale, they would…
Whether you love it or hate it, the term “skillcation” is set to be the travel portmanteau you’ll be hearing a lot more of in 2026. Gone are the days of hedonistic excess on vacation; we’re all about bettering ourselves…
Beach Club at The Boca Raton Beach Club is part of The Boca Raton, which was voted one of Travel + Leisure readers’ 15 favorite resorts in Florida in the 2025 World’s Best Awards. Guests enjoy endless water views and…
Egypt is a magnet for tourists interested in culture and history, but these days it has little to offer lovers of wildlife. The Egyptian giraffe who was once a national celebrity in France (having walked all the way from Marseille…
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are finally starting to feel really, really real—because Ralph Lauren just dropped its Team USA 2026 collection. The all-American designer (whose “Christmas aesthetic” is likely taking over your social media feeds as we speak) has…
Iceland is a country in a constant state of transformation, reshaped by ongoing volcanic eruptions, erosion, and shifting ice. And in October, a newly-formed ice cave was discovered on Langjökull, the second largest ice cap in Iceland. The cave, which…
Twelve feet of gray granite, a four-foot pedestal, and one imposing figure. Sculpted by Jon Hair, this monumental Martin Luther commands the plaza at Lenoir-Rhyne University, inviting visitors to appreciate the craftsmanship, scale, and presence of the statue. Outdoors and…
On Location peels back the curtain on some of your favorite films, television shows, and more. “You? Alone in Europe? It’d be like a gazelle in the Serengeti. Except, you wouldn’t be a gazelle; you’d be a cocker spaniel!” This…
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s my favorite time of the year: the Nordstrom Half-yearly Sale is finally here, and it’s stocked with major deals on travel clothes, comfy shoes, accessories, and luggage at unbelievable discounts. I…
Four times a year, at noon local time, this sculpture circle in the middle of Central Riverside Park lights up with a colorful glow. The sculptures are actually a solar calendar, designed to direct the sun’s rays into strategically placed…
