When you think of taking a vacation do you dream of relaxing on a beach? Or does your mind turn to something a little wilder -- an African safari or agritoursim chores?
HowStuffWorks heads to Historic Banning Mills, the world's largest zip line canopy park, to learn the science behind how zip line courses speed through the trees.
Treasure hunting may be dangerous, but it sure is super exciting. Here are five treasures people are hunting down right now.
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.
Solo travel is on the rise ... and it's mostly women on the go.
New Zealand's public accident insurance fund has made the country a magnet for extreme sports and adventure seekers.
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.
Many articles have been written about the positive effects of travel. But can it also be too much of a good thing?
The most inhospitable continent in the world can be a surprisingly normal at times. But then you have to mail your poop home.
Frenchman Guirec Soudée is sailing around the world by himself. But since everyone needs a first mate, he enlisted a laying hen.
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.
Thousands have summited the world's highest mountain since Hillary and Norgay made their historic climb in 1953. What's changed about that formidable trek?
Photographer Philip Grossman used drones to capture these amazing shots of the nuclear meltdown site and abandoned city of Pripyat.
Cremation in Japan is pretty much a nationwide tradition. That means you may have to wait days or weeks before your loved one is cremated. What to do in the meantime?
The "rage room," where people can buy incremental time to smash household items and office products, is a European craze that may be coming to a city near you.
Sometimes you need to take a walk to clear your head. For one man who circumnavigated the globe, that walk lasted more than a decade and stretched nearly 50,000 miles.
Hitchhiking is a polarizing topic. But is it really as dangerous as it’s often made out to be, or is it a relatively safe way to get around? Are people still hitchhiking?
Sure, you can get a cheeseburger almost anywhere, but when you're traveling, why not sample the food the locals specialize in – and love? Street food gives you a tasty window into another culture. Here are our recommendations for your next trip.
Some spots on Earth seem like they're straight out of the Lonely Planet guide to outer space – NASA even uses them for training. What and where are they?
Do you want to explore a part of the world that's new to you, but can't come up with anything exciting? We've got 10 ideas for adventurous trips.
There's eating a hamburger. And then there's eating a hamburger in the pitch-black dark at the bottom of a cave, while flavor tripping. Would you forget a burger like that?
Bungee jumping from a hot air balloon. The human catapult. Stunt flying. So many ways to make your organs shift.
When you think of the Grand Canyon, you might think of a breathtaking view from high above. But one of the best ways to experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world is to see it from the water.
Think tree houses are just for kids? Think again. If you're up for an adventure like none other, then check out these 10 leafy getaways across the globe.
Climbing adventures combined with interesting side treks or explorations turn each trip into an amazing journey. We'll look at 10 great options.
Safaris aren't just for scientists and big game hunters anymore. Now you can take your family on one of the most unique excursions known to man -- as long as you do your research first. Here's what to look for in a safari.
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