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5 Treasures People Are Looking for Right Now

Treasure hunting may be dangerous, but it sure is super exciting. Here are five treasures people are hunting down right now.

By Mark Mancini Destinations / Adventure Travel

Are People Dying to Find Fenn's Treasure?

Since 2010, at least four deaths in the Rocky Mountains are thought to be related to a treasure hunt started by a reclusive millionaire named Forrest Fenn.

By Cherise Threewitt Mar 16, 2018 Destinations / Adventure Travel

California and Marijuana Tourism: What You Need to Know

On Jan. 1, 2018 it became legal for adults to partake in recreational marijuana in California. But there are still some restrictions.

By Jamie Allen Jan 10, 2018 Destinations / Destinations by State

More Women Traveling Solo for Personal Growth and Adventure

Solo travel is on the rise ... and it's mostly women on the go.

By Cherise Threewitt Jan 5, 2018 Destinations / Adventure Travel

Disney World and Its Tangled Web With CIA Ops

It may be touted as the 'happiest place on Earth,' but the true story behind Florida's Disney World isn't so sweet.

By Diana Brown Jan 5, 2018 Destinations / Theme Parks

Why You Should Never Buy Airline Miles

You may be tempted to buy a few thousand miles because you're oh-so-close to the threshold for a free ticket. But experts say you generally shouldn't do that.

By Cherise Threewitt Jan 2, 2018 Travel Guide / Travel Tips

How New Zealand Became the Home of Extreme Sports

New Zealand's public accident insurance fund has made the country a magnet for extreme sports and adventure seekers.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus Dec 21, 2017 Destinations / Adventure Travel

10 National Parks to Visit in the Winter

While most people visit America's national parks in the summer, they could miss out by not heading there in the winter. In fact, some parks are even better in the wintertime. Here are 10 you shouldn't miss when the weather turns cold.

By Nathan Chandler Destinations / National Parks

Millennials Say They Have No Time for Vacation

Don't believe the hype: Not all millennials are entitled. A report on vacationing shows their age group is the most vacation-deprived of any.

By Michelle Konstantinovsky Nov 14, 2017 Destinations / Adventure Travel

How Pompeii Worked

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius and destruction of Pompeii in 79 C.E. was a horrible disaster. So why are people so enthralled with the ashy remains of the ancient city?

By Ed Grabianowski Famous Landmarks / Historic Sites

Why the Taj Mahal Is Inspiring Protests and Controversy in India

The rise of Hindu nationalist political parties and the iconic tomb's Islamic identity underscore religious friction in the world's largest democracy.

By Patrick J. Kiger Nov 3, 2017 Famous Landmarks / Landmarks

How Nude Beaches Work

Nude beaches aren't the hotbed of hooking up that many people suppose. In fact there are a whole lot of etiquette rules to observe when going au naturel.

By Nathan Chandler Destinations / Coastal and Lake Vacations

Can You Be Addicted to Travel?

Many articles have been written about the positive effects of travel. But can it also be too much of a good thing?

By Dave Roos Jun 23, 2017 Destinations / Adventure Travel

'Witness Trees' Testify to History, Embody Hope for Visitors

Trees that survived horrific or important events provide strong emotional connections for visitors to the historic sites.

By Dave Roos May 23, 2017 Famous Landmarks / National Memorials

Bumped Off Your Flight? A Fistful of Cash Is No Sure Thing

Play the bump game at your own peril.

By John Donovan Apr 19, 2017 Travel Guide / Travel Tips

Ridiculous History: Famous Museum Diorama Includes Human Remains

When Carnegie Museum of Natural History conservators examined the diorama "Lion Attacking a Dromedary," they found a human skull in the male figure.

By Alia Hoyt Feb 21, 2017 Famous Landmarks / Museums & Tours

Scientists Reveal What Living and Working in Antarctica Is Really Like

The most inhospitable continent in the world can be a surprisingly normal at times. But then you have to mail your poop home.

By Jesslyn Shields Feb 2, 2017 Destinations / Adventure Travel

What Do U.S. Citizens Have to Do to Travel to Cuba Right Now?

The tropical island next door that was off limits to Americans for more than half a century is now open for business … as long as you're not a "tourist."

By Jesslyn Shields Jan 30, 2017 Famous Landmarks / Places of Interest

What's With the Odd European Replica Towns All Across the United States?

Why have small towns like Helen, Georgia, and Solvang, California, gotten all dressed up in immigrant garb?

By Chris Opfer Dec 22, 2016 Famous Landmarks / Places of Interest

The Many Haunted Mansions of Disney Theme Parks

Disney parks around the world all have a haunted attraction, but not one is exactly like the original, and all have fascinating reasons behind their differences.

By Bryan Young Oct 31, 2016 Destinations / Theme Parks

Sailing Around the Globe With a Pet Chicken Named Monique

Frenchman Guirec Soudée is sailing around the world by himself. But since everyone needs a first mate, he enlisted a laying hen.

By Jesslyn Shields Oct 28, 2016 Destinations / Adventure Travel

10 Eerie Abandoned Cities You Can Visit

There's something about abandoned cities that makes you curious about what happened. Here are 10 where you can satisfy that curiosity by taking a visit.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus Destinations / Adventure Travel