Travel Inspiration

Most people flock to the same three famous parks until the trails resemble a crowded supermarket aisle. Parking lots and posers often ruin the vibe of a wilderness escape.

Some walls divide, some protect, and others transform into living works of art. Across the globe, walls have stood as silent witnesses to history, culture, and human creativity.

Ever wondered where famous actors actually go to unwind?

Although you might think you have seen a church or two in your day, nothing prepares you for this collection. No Gothic spires or stained glass saints here.

Between the jostling elbows at famous landmarks, the endless cacophony of ringtones, and the terrifying prospect of making small talk in a hotel elevator, travel can sometimes feel like a contact sport.

There are some amazing feats of architecture in our world – not just single beautiful buildings, but entire towns built on the tops of towering cliffs or carved into the sides of mountains.

Every traveler has that moment when they arrive somewhere iconic and think, “I should totally get a creative photo here!” Then they proceed to take the exact same shot that millions of people have captured before them.

There’s something magical about island life; swaying palm trees, blue water, sipping coconuts while hanging out in a hammock. But today we tackle islands of a different kind.

Towers have been built by mankind since prehistoric times. The walls of ancient Jericho, one of the first city walls ever built, was complemented by a stone tower.

Most villages throughout history chose flat ground near fresh water and called it a day. These twelve never got that memo, and travelers are eternally grateful for it.

Statues have been created by man since the prehistory for all kinds of reasons and in all sizes.

As the trend of Urban Exploring (visiting dilapidated buildings) grows, adventurous travelers are always in search of increasingly quirky abandoned buildings to explore! The trend was popularized by Ikumi Nakamura, a video game creator who spent 20 years traveling around the world uncovering some of the most peculiar abandoned buildings.

The locals-only small town is a concept that travel writers keep undermining through the very act of writing about it, and this article is no exception.

Nature created swimming holes long before humans invented concrete and chlorine, and honestly, she did a better job. So please leave your giant inflatable flamingo at home.

Some trips just stick with you. They change how you see the world and give you stories you’ll retell for years.