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It’s a city with many nicknames: O-Town, The Land of the Mouse, and, the one you might not expect, The City Beautiful. No matter what name you use, Orlando is a magnet to the world, sitting right there in the former swamps of Central Florida, and that is, of course, because of one thing: the theme parks. Take your pick from Walt Disney World to Universal Studios and many smaller ones in between.
A Big Day in the City Beautiful: 24 Hours in Orlando
It’s a city with many nicknames: O-Town, The Land of the Mouse, and, the one you might not expect, The City Beautiful. No matter what name you use, Orlando is a magnet to the world, sitting right there in the former swamps of Central Florida, and that is, of course, because of one thing: the theme parks. Take your pick from Walt Disney World to Universal Studios and many smaller ones in between.
The morning traffic in Tbilisi had been a little intense, but that’s all a memory now. Rolling east, the last vestiges of a busy city ebbed away, and the horizons opened up. A broad and beautiful rural wonderland unfolded in every direction. On one shoulder of the road, a guy was fixing a broken-down Lada. On the other, someone was riding a horse. A spine of green, hazy mountains awaited us, further down the road.
A Wine Tour in Georgia: Tasting History and Culture in the Heart of the Caucasus
The morning traffic in Tbilisi had been a little intense, but that’s all a memory now. Rolling east, the last vestiges of a busy city ebbed away, and the horizons opened up. A broad and beautiful rural wonderland unfolded in every direction. On one shoulder of the road, a guy was fixing a broken-down Lada. On the other, someone was riding a horse. A spine of green, hazy mountains awaited us, further down the road.
When autumn finally rolls around, and the green of chlorophyll begins to break down into reds, browns, and yellows, we Minnesotans spring—er, fall—into action. Not content to merely sit back and watch the leaves gradually transform into compost, we demand to get out there and do something.
8 Ways to Experience Minnesota’s Autumn in Action
When autumn finally rolls around, and the green of chlorophyll begins to break down into reds, browns, and yellows, we Minnesotans spring—er, fall—into action. Not content to merely sit back and watch the leaves gradually transform into compost, we demand to get out there and do something.
Boiling with volcanic energy just below the Arctic Circle, Iceland brings the drama like few countries do. Equal parts fire and ice, this country’s rugged beauty has only begun to beckon visitors over the past couple of decades. You might be waiting out a long connection on Icelandair, or this could be your first day of a larger trip to the soaring geysers and crashing waterfalls and pitch-black lava tubes across the island nation.
Finding the Fire and Ice: 24 Hours in Reykjavik
Boiling with volcanic energy just below the Arctic Circle, Iceland brings the drama like few countries do. Equal parts fire and ice, this country’s rugged beauty has only begun to beckon visitors over the past couple of decades. You might be waiting out a long connection on Icelandair, or this could be your first day of a larger trip to the soaring geysers and crashing waterfalls and pitch-black lava tubes across the island nation.
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The Czech Republic’s Fairy-Tale Town
Nearly four hours south of Prague, this fairy-tale town of 13,000 is buried in the hills of the southern Czech Republic, an area much appreciated for its pastoral countryside. With its delightfully cobbled Old Town, rare Baroque theater, and colorful castle, Český Krumlov feels lost in a time warp.
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The Last Day You Can Visit Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in NJ Has Been Set. Here’s What to Know
Alas, the sands in the hourglass of the beloved Gillian’s Wonderland Pier are running out. Oct. 13 will be the last day for watching your little ones take a spin in the boats and fire trucks, ride on the Wacky Worm roller coaster, or hey, why not, go yourself for a final ride in the swings.
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What’s the Cheapest Day to Book Flights?
When it comes to the cheapest days to book flights, there’s no single rule that applies all the time. In fact, so many factors go into the cost of flights that it’s hard to know what the prices will be from one day to the next, let alone over the course of a year or on any given day of a single month.
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NYC Dominates Top Tourist Destinations in the United States, Study Says
The United States is the top country for tourism in 2024. That’s according to data released in May by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the University of Surrey.
a black bear walking through tall grass with the words 5 potential lifesaving tips for when you spot a bear on the trail
5 Potentially Lifesaving Tips for When You Spot a Bear on the Trail
was drifting to sleep in my tent, soothed by the crisp night air, when I heard one word that jarred me back to reality. “Bear!”
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Holiday Travel Outlook: When to Book Thanksgiving and Christmas Flights
For more than a few globetrotters, booking holiday airfare is a dreaded chore. Because let’s face it, who enjoys being gouged on ticket prices in order to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas with loved ones?
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Denmark’s Countryside Delights, From Viking Ships to Fairy Tales
Copenhagen is a thriving metropolis and the main attraction in Denmark. But a trip here isn’t complete without a swing through the cute Danish countryside. In under two hours, you can time-travel from modern Copenhagen to a 10th-century Viking ship, 17th-century castle, or 19th-century fairy tale.
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5 Off-the-Beaten-Track National Parks You Should Visit
Lesa McDermott, an avid outdoorswoman, has visited 24 of the 63 U.S. national parks—and she’s still going. “I am obsessed with visiting the national parks,” she told The Epoch Times. A writer for GirlCamper.com, she plans to visit all of them someday. “Each one offers something special.”
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Teller County an Ideal Fall Destination in Colorado: Hikes, Drives and Attractions
In Colorado, aspens prefer higher elevations. It’s no wonder they’ve found a pleasant home in “the City Above the Clouds.” That’s Woodland Park, situated near 8,500 feet. But when it comes to appreciating our favorite tree of fall, the opportunities extend far beyond town—far across the hilly forests and meadows defining this side of Pikes Peak.
It’s the B in the ABC islands, along with Aruba and Curaçao. (Though from left/west to right/east, they’d actually be the ACB islands.) Just 24 miles long and 3 to 7 miles wide, Bonaire is midway between the two others in size and farthest out to sea. That’s under 60 miles off Venezuela’s northern coast. It’s a municipality of the Netherlands.
Above the Water Line in Bonaire
It’s the B in the ABC islands, along with Aruba and Curaçao. (Though from left/west to right/east, they’d actually be the ACB islands.) Just 24 miles long and 3 to 7 miles wide, Bonaire is midway between the two others in size and farthest out to sea. That’s under 60 miles off Venezuela’s northern coast. It’s a municipality of the Netherlands.
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Volterra and San Gimignano: Two Sides of Northern Tuscany
Volterra and San Gimignano are two stony villages dotting the hills of northern Tuscany. Within a couple of hours of Tuscan mainstays Florence and Siena, these towns provide an emblematic but contrasting look at this famed region.