The Happy Escape

The first woman in space. The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Record-breaking free divers, ground-breaking royalty, and celebrities whose role extends beyond the big screen. These 30 women push all the boundaries—when you need a role model for how to exist in a globalized world, look to these trendsetters, past and present, … Continue reading The World’s 30 Most Influential Women Travelers

We're all for spontaneous, last-minute bookings but there are some trips that have to be planned in advance. These are your multi-destination vacations, specialty experiences (like safaris, or getting the necessary permit to hike the Inca Trail), limited tours, and itineraries that take just a little more coordination. While you may not be able to jet off a … Continue reading 30 Trips To Book A Year In Advance

The rivers of America have long been a source of life and center of civilization, where wildlife flourished and Native Americans explored. Coursing throughout the nation, these winding waterways are a means of expedition and irrigation. Over the centuries, they've also provided a setting for aquatic play. Push off from the shores of America and … Continue reading 8 U.S. River Trips You Should Know About

These memorials and monuments work precisely because they capture moments of traumatic loss in ways that let us absorb and process them while honoring those lost. Most importantly, they cause us to remember these events and the individual lives a meaningful way. Here are five monuments you'll find the U.S. that will move you to … Continue reading 5 Memorials in the U.S. That Will Move You to Tears

1. Travel exposes you to different environments, which create stronger antibodies and boost your immune system significantly. Antibodies are the little proteins that protect your immune system from harmful pathogens. In fact, research shows exposure to some dirt and minor illnesses actually keeps your body and gut stronger. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t practice basic … Continue reading 7 scientific facts that prove travel is good for your health

When you pass by a statue or see a well-known sculpture in a museum, do you ever wonder about its backstory, or what journey it took to get to the location where you currently are viewing it? Here’s a look at seven well-known statues with rather interesting backstories. World’s Biggest Solid Gold Buddha Statue — … Continue reading 7 Statues with Interesting Backstories

The best attractions in the U.S. are as beautiful as they are diverse: Alaska's glaciers, Arizona's canyons, Arkansas's Ozarks. And that's only the first letter of the alphabet. Add to that fascinating history, world-class museums, and a wealth of resorts and restaurants, and you have yourself a list of must-visits that's nearly impossible to cap … Continue reading 50 Best Places to Visit in the U.S. This Year

Make the most of your weekend travel. Who says every trip you take has to be a big one? Two days can feel like two weeks if you plan them right. It’s easier than you think to maximize your travel opportunities by giving your weekends the credit they deserve. Here are ten ways to make … Continue reading 10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation

As seen on Eurama Did you know that travelling can make your life better and happier in several ways? Read this list to find out what the top benefits of travelling are! 1) Benefits of travelling – It teaches you about the world “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read … Continue reading Top 10 benefits of travelling – Learn why travelling is good for you

Every winter the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express comes to life on a journey from the nighttime wilderness of Williams, Arizona, to the enchanted beauty of “the North Pole”—where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting with a keepsake present for every good boy and girl. Your heart will rejoice as you watch children’s faces … Continue reading All Aboard The Polar Express