The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden showcases California native plants in a 78-acre living museum, with trails winding through redwood groves, meadows of wildflowers, and desert-like sections displaying ...
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A Fortress Above the Mediterranean

The Citadel of Calvi overlooks the sea from a rocky peninsula on the island of Corsica. Built by the Genoese, it has guarded ...
Both boast sprawling beaches, fascinating traditions, and revered vineyards. Here’s how to plan your trip to either end of ...
During medieval times, Lake Issyk-Kul was the site of a stop-over settlement on the Silk Route, the historic network that connected Europe and Asia.
Dubrovnik may be Croatia’s superstar, but the coastline beyond its medieval walls is filled with smaller, quieter gems that ...
HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier, visited Crete while leading the CSG on its global Operation Highmast ...
We’ve been writing about holidays afloat for years, having well and truly caught the cruise bug. We love the excitement of exploring a different destination each day, while only unpacking once, and ...
In the summer of 2022, 20 islands in the Maldives were flooded when a distant swell event in the Indian Ocean coincided with ...
The spiritual home of thalassotherapy in France, Brittany’s coast is the perfect place to experience the soothing powers of ...
Extreme weather phenomena continue to hit Greece. In recent hours, the islands in the northeastern Aegean Sea have been hit ...
Picture this: you’re planning your perfect beach vacation, scrolling through crystal-clear waters and pristine shores. Then ...
Scuba divers and snorkelers who want to swim with sea turtles have many options outside of Hawaii, with stunning locations ...