Our travel writers find historic towns where you can get a sense of area history, find original homes and buildings, and even pop into a local museum to learn more about the area’s past.
With its horse-drawn carriage rides, Colonial red-brick buildings, and wrought iron electric street lights, Saint Charles, MO, is filled with charm. It's a perfect day trip from St. Louis. Read on for what to see and do in Saint Charles, MO. From the...
Haarlem is a short train ride from Amsterdam. What to do in Haarlem? See historic sites, windmills, and museums. Read on for our complete list of what you must do when you visit Haarlem, Netherlands. Sometimes a trip highlight is the one you hadn’t planned or...
There are many things to do in The Dalles, including fabulous places to eat, drink, and play. Situated along the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, it offers epic outdoor adventures. The Dalles sits nestled at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge...
Mountains, seashore, history, culture, and food await in Maryland, where there's something for everyone. Take a road trip through the author's camera lens to see some of what awaits when you visit Maryland. When we moved from Colorado to the Baltimore area in...
Located halfway between Orlando’s theme parks and the beaches of Daytona, historic Sanford is one of Central Florida’s lesser-known gems. It makes a perfect day trip if you’re in the area, but also offers a great weekend getaway. This charming town on Lake Monroe...
Naples, situated in Southern Italy, is a big, bold city filled with food, culture, art, and archeological wonders. Read our Ultimate Guide to 2 Days in Naples for what you must see when you visit. Naples has cast off its rowdy reputation and stepped out of the...
History, cuisine, culture, and beauty combine to make Beaufort, North Carolina, America's coolest small town. Here is what you must do when you have one day to explore Beaufort. History, cuisine, and maybe even Blackbeard's hidden treasure meet in this North...
You don't have to leave Amman to see many of Jordan's top sites. These 6 day trips are all roughly an hour from the city's capital. Like most visitors traveling to Jordan, I arrived at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. And like most, I had an itinerary...
Petra is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Find out what makes this Jordanian World Heritage Site so amazing. Set among the red sandstone canyons and cliffs of southern Jordan, the ancient city of Petra once served as the capital of the Nabataean Empire....
Sometimes tiny towns have the best food. That's what we discovered—and more—while exploring the small Maryland towns of Charlestown and North East. Taking the road less traveled often provides one with tasty and memorable rewards. As a curious traveler, I had...