When you think of Venice, what comes to mind? Perhaps canals, gondolas, and palaces? It might surprise you, but Venice is also home to Italy’s most important collection of modern art, the Peggy Guggenheim Museum. The museum showcase’s American heiress Peggy Guggenheim’s personal collection, most of which she acquired between Read more
It’s one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Just a couple hours outside Melbourne lies the Great Ocean Road, which spans 249 miles along Australia’s southwest coastline. You can explore it on a road trip over a few days, or if you’re short on time you can take a Read more
While not for the faint of heart, climbing the 440-foot tall Harbor Bridge in Sydney isn’t as perilous as it might sound. Climbers are outfitted with a specially designed bridge suit as well as a securely attached safety wire. First, climb up through the arches of the bridge, traversing catwalks Read more
It might sound strange – a cocktail inspired by tom yum soup, the sour and spicy specialty from Thailand. Skeptical ourselves, it turned out to be a unique and refreshing drink that we’d happily make again. The recipe comes courtesy of Banyan Tree Koh Samui, a beautiful resort in Thailand. Read more
It’s one of Thailand’s largest seafood markets – but the Maeklong Railway Market’s main claim to fame comes from its unusual setting. The Bangkok market is literally set up on the train tracks. When the train approaches, vendors quickly disassemble their awnings and step aside to make way. Metal tables Read more
Bordeaux is the heart of France’s wine country, and it’s a fitting location for the state-of-the-art Cité du Vin – an immersive tribute to history and science of the region’s favorite beverage. Before you step inside, you’ll first be wowed by the building’s stunning architecture. Designed by the Parisian firm Read more
Closed to the public for years, the spectacular Roman catacombs are on the verge of reopening thanks to painstaking and decades-long restoration efforts. 1,600-year-old frescoes decorate the catacombs, which comprise of nearly 26,000 tombs stretching across 7.5 miles. However, the frescoes had been completely obscured by dirt and grime that Read more
Here’s a unique hotel experience that’s not for the faint of heart. Skylodge Adventure Suites offer guests the chance to experience Peru’s mystical Sacred Valley from an utterly breathtaking vantage point. Spend the night in a clear glass capsule, suspended from the cliff-side over 1,000 feet above the ground. These Read more
It seems counter-intuitive, but American black bears aren’t always black. They can be brown, blonde, white – and even blue. These unique blue bears are known as glacier bears. Their fur is silvery-blue or grayish in color, and they belong to an extremely rare subspecies which is native to only Read more
Like something out of a postcard – or a fairy tale – Schloss Neuschwanstein rises majestically from a rugged Bavarian hillside in the German Alps. The 19th century castle overlooks an idyllic emerald valley, complete with a picturesque winding river. If this reminds you of a scene out of a Read more