Editor's Picks: Destinations

Faroe Islands

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The windswept, fairytale archipelago begging to be explored

Explore the Magic and Beauty of Guatemala's Lake Atitlán

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Take an outdoor adventure through Guatemala's most mysterious, magical lake.

Avoid the crowds and adventure into the north of Norway. Norway is known for it’s awesome fjords. But what exactly is a fjord? It’s a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs that formed after several ice ages. Find out where to avoid the crowds and visit these natural wonders on your next adventure.

An Epic Road Trip in Scotland’s Remote Highlands

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Drive 500 miles of stunning scenic roads and forget relying on GPS -- this road trip is for explorers only!

A Majestic City Carved into Rock, Thousands of Years Ago

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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.

4 Wonders of the Philippines

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The Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia, consisting of over 7,000 islands and islets. From rolling chocolate hills to caves and beaches for exploration, the Philippines has many places to explore and learn about!

What's Inside the Secret Chambers in the Pyramids of Giza

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A powerful new cosmic ray scan of the Great Pyramid of Giza could finally reveal what’s inside two voids in the structure that have baffled scientists for years.

The Hunt for Outlaw Jesse James’ Treasure

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For decades, a story had circulated amongst locals in the Ozarks that Jesse James and his gang had hidden treasure from a bank robbery they’d carried out in 1874.

Giant’s Causeway: The Fascinating Legend Behind Ireland’s Most Famous Landmark

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The Giant’s Causeway is known around the world for its beautiful interlocking basalt columns – over 40,000 of them in fact – which look out towards the stormy, gray North Channel.

Dinosaur Footprints from 200 Million Years Ago Discovered in Wales

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Members of the public found the former dinosaur “trampling grounds” while at the beach in South Wales.

Belize's Jungles are Wild, Mysterious and Full of Discovery

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More than half of Belize, a Central American country with as many as 2 million indigenous Mayan inhabitants, is covered in dense, sprawling jungle – meaning the region has adventures galore for any traveler wishing to explore.

We Just Found One of the Earliest Fragments of the Merlin Legend, with a New Take

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In a library in the UK, research librarians stumbled upon one of the oldest known manuscripts detailing the legend of Merlin. Translated from Old French, the accidentally discovered text offers a slightly augmented take on a typically risqué Arthurian legend.

Mountains, Monasteries, and Yaks: Trekking the Majestic Kingdom of Bhutan

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The Kingdom of Bhutan is notoriously difficult to get to. But the country’s isolation means its culture has not been diluted over time, and it provides a fascinating step back into a stunning landscape.

America’s Most Iconic Trains are Back in Action — Here’s What You Need to Know

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Two of America’s oldest and most fabled trains are pulling out of the station again this summer after a long pandemic hiatus. The iconic and picture-postcard locomotives are the perfect place to start a summer adventure, and offer a refreshing alternative to road trips. Here’s everything you need to know about them.Please review and follow all state and local guidelines while traveling.

Hydrogen Ready to Ignite as Transport Network and Technology Takes Off

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Transport is undergoing a massive transformation so it can meet society’s demands for a low-carbon economy. Introducing electric vehicles (EVs) and declining gasoline and diesel use are helping, but zero-carbon hydrogen can speed up both the transition and long-term decarbonization of transport.

Retrofitting Older Cars with Electric Motors Could Transform Transport

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Low emission battery-powered electric cars are still a tiny fraction of all cars sold despite offering cheaper running costs and eco-friendly credentials. The higher purchase price is one reason, but retrofitting older cars and trucks with electric motors could be the fix needed to turbocharge electric vehicle uptake.