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Find out the best time to travel to Miami Beach, Florida (photo: Antonio Cuellar)

Best Time to Visit Miami, Florida: Weather by Month

Turkish Airlines business class seats

Turkish Airlines Business Class: Flying from NYC to Istanbul

Hukilau Cafe (photo: Dave Lee)

Hukilau Cafe: Hawaiian Comfort Food on Oahu

Dave on a scenic drive in Oahu, Hawaii (photo by Kelly Lemons)

Oahu Scenic Drive: Ultimate One-Day Itinerary in Hawaii

Highlights from Dave

Devil's Bridge in Sedona, Arizona

Devil's Bridge in Sedona: Sunrise Hiking Guide

The Schooner J & E Riggin offers windjammer cruises in Maine

Windjammer Cruises in Maine: Sailing the Schooner J & E Riggin

Dave and Kel at Machu Picchu in Peru

How To Get To Machu Picchu in Peru

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

20 Best Things To Do in Hanoi, Vietnam's Capital City

Highlights from Keith Robinson

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: A Real California Adventure

Keith on a mountain peak in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree Climbing: The 10 Highest Peaks in the Park

Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail in California

Lost Coast Trail: A Four-Day Adventure on the California Coast

Badwater Basin in Death Valley

Death Valley National Park: A Three-Day Visitor's Exploration

Great Adventures

Umantay mountain as seen on Salkantay Trek

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: A Daily Account

Hospital - El Ganso 24 cross and Astorga

Walking the Camino de Santiago on a Budget

Wearing protective gear provided to us, including rubber boots and a battery-powered headlamp.

Potosí Silver Mine Tour at Bolivia's Cerro Rico

Makalu Base Camp Trek

Best Treks in Nepal: Where to Hike in the Himalaya

Butterfly Balloons in Cappadocia

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: A Sunrise Adventure

Via Francigena in Tuscany

Via Francigena: The Ultimate Walking Tour in Tuscany

Appalachian Trail bridge

Planning an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

An 800 mile trek across Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail.

Great Himalaya Trail: An 800-Mile Walk in Nepal

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United States

Emerald Lake at Natural Bridge Caverns

Natural Bridge Caverns: A Geologic Wonder in San Antonio

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota (photo: Dave Lee)

10 Fun and Free Things To Do in Sarasota

Santa Elena Canyon.

Santa Elena Canyon Trail: Big Bend's Signature Hike

Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge

9 Best Jazz Clubs in New Orleans for Live Music

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Central America

Johnny Cay, San Andres

San Andres Island, Colombia: A Travel Guide

Dave in San Blas Islands, Panama

Backpacking Panama: A Two-Week Itinerary

Dave in Exuma Cays, The Bahamas

Staniel Cay Travel Guide: The Bahamas' Best Little Island

View of Providencia

Providencia Island, Colombia: A Travel Guide

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South America

Colorful Cartagena

17 Amazing Things To Do in Colombia

Llapingachos served with chicken, chorizo, a fried egg, and salad is typical of Ecuadorian food.

Ecuadorian Food: Typical & Traditional Cuisine

The author at the true Equator

Top 15 Things to Do in Ecuador

A scenic view of El Poblado, Medellin

Medellin Travel Guide: Advice from an Expat

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Europe

Iceland

Iceland's Ring Road: 9 Amazing Places to Camp

Oludeniz, Turkey

Turkish Riviera: Exploring Turkey's Turquoise Coast

Switzerland Shoulder Season

Switzerland on a Budget: 10 Essential Tips

Palaiokastritsa beach

7 Beaches in Corfu That Will Leave You Speechless

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Asia

10 National Dishes from Southeast Asia

Royal Enfield

How to Travel in India with a Motorcycle

Mount Bromo

12 Natural Wonders of Southeast Asia

Helicopter at Everest Base Camp

15 Reasons to Visit Everest Region of Nepal

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New Stories

Cascate Del Mulino Di Saturnia (photo: Ulf Meyer).

Thermal Treasures: Discover Italy's Unmissable Hot Springs

Orongo village, Easter Island.

Discovering Orongo, Home to the Birdman Cult of Easter Island

A backpacker using Truely eSIM to connect in the backcountry.

The Backpacker's Guide to Choosing the Right eSIM

A girl roasting a marshmallow over a campfire (photo: Drazen Zigic, iStock license).

From Tents to Togetherness: How Family Camping Builds Bonds

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