We've selected 5 unforgettable hiking vacations sure to lead you into the thick of your destination.
Algorithms determine the best day to fly—not the day of the week.
Costa Rica began the year with a fresh green start after its president announced new protections for the country’s unique biodiversity and wildlife species, expanding a national park by 27 times its size.
There's more to the coastal town of Whitby than meets the eye. Hidden in Whitby's cottages and cobblestone streets lie legends and tales that inspired the famous story of Dracula. This led to the largest and spookiest festival around. Goths, ghosts, vampires, and ruins: Whitby has them all.
Carved into soft stone cliffs, the ancient sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans. These people were a nomadic Arab tribe–Bedouins–who roamed the Arabian Desert in search of pasture and water for their herds.
Take a trip to explore Antarctica. It's not just a physical experience but a spiritual adventure that you won't forget.
In the middle of Mongolia sits a graffiti-covered monument known as Taikhar Chuluu. Surrounded by flat plains for miles, this giant rock really stands out, and a number of legends have arisen to explain its presence. One involves a wrestler and a giant snake, and another involves star-crossed lovers.
The theme park included a Garden of Eden, life-sized scenes from the Bible and statues of Jesus.
This castle is a real-life fairytale oasis.
The project, called Ridge to Reef, has become a highly controversial initiative despite being led by the UN’s development program.
Panama is often overlooked for its more famous neighbors Colombia and Costa Rica, who are renowned worldwide for their biodiversity, colorful cultures, and jaw-dropping scenery. But Panama, which links Central and South America, has a few of its own gems to offer – including the 1,400-plus islands that dot its coast.
A grassy plain in the Laotian highlands are home to thousands of huge, ancient stone jars. Visit Discovery.com to learn about the mysterious details that have puzzled researchers for decades.
Ocozocoautla de Espinosa is a small town that hugs one of the least-visited Natural Reserves in Mexico’s southernmost state of Chiapas and it may have a werewolf problem.
Want to climb a mountain but don't know where to start? Discovery is here to help with five great mountains in North America that are great for beginners. These ranges range in difficulty from basic hiking to rock and ice climbing.
Fishermen in the South Atlantic will be able to cast their lines for black sea bass once more thanks to innovative new ropeless gear technology.