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.
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12 Places Built in the Most Dangerous Locations
Humans have a remarkable talent for looking at terrible locations and deciding to build anyway. Volcanic slopes.
12 Most Visited Countries in the World
Some countries just have the whole tourism thing figured out, and the numbers simply don’t lie.
15 Amazing Experiences Travelers Say Everyone Should Try Once
Some trips just stick with you. They change how you see the world and give you stories you’ll retell for years.
14 Destinations Shockingly Easy to Explore Without a Car
Rental cars are expensive, stressful, and completely unnecessary at plenty of amazing destinations.
12 Places Perfect for People Who Hate Crowds
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.
World’s Top 23 Foodie Destinations for Culinary Adventures
Traveling for food makes complete sense once you accept that a great meal creates stronger memories than most museums.
12 Beautiful Cities You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Everyone’s been to Paris, Rome, and Barcelona. But some of the world’s most stunning cities remain blissfully off the mainstream tourist radar.
14 Border Towns Where Two Cultures Collide
Border towns exist in a unique cultural limbo where you can eat breakfast in one country and lunch in another without breaking a sweat.
15 of the World’s Most Magical Light Displays
When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, cities around the world respond by lighting up the night.