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Many people have dreamy aspirations of backpacking around Europe, but there’s a whole other way to use that pack and actually hike rather than train-hop.

Find Your Own Path on Spain’s Famous Long Hike

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You may have heard of the White Cliffs of Dover.

Explore Dazzling White Cliffs on This German Island

Flying Solo

From communing with nature on epic mountain treks to partying the night away on an unforgettable urban adventure, Flying Solo covers everything you need to know to forge your own globetrotting path.

Flying Solo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Solo Travel

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When it comes to what you want in a destination as a solo traveler, New Zealand easily checks all the boxes.

Embark on a Dramatic Solo Travel Adventure in New Zealand

Beneath the Surface

From touring restaurants in actual caves to myth-busting urban legends of the underground, Beneath the Surface will connect you to the most unexpected and curious experiences our world has to offer, providing a holistic—and surprising—look at the literal and figurative world of underground culture.

Beneath the Surface: Going Deep Into Caves & the Underground

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It’s not unusual to be underground in Berlin.

Wander Dim Tunnels and Dark Pasts by Going Underground in Berlin

Swiss Travel System

The red and white train winds its way across the snow-covered Alps.

See the Alps Through Panoramic Glass on a Scenic Train in Switzerland

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Every summer, literal millions (including, hello, the Love Island cast) make their way to Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.

Extend Your Summer on This Beachy Spanish Island

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Of pretty much all the capitals in Western Europe, Berlin is a city with distinct edginess and unpretentiousness.

Get Your Kinks On in This Edgy European Capital

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The Orange Show appears like a mirage in Houston’s residential East End, its bright-white walls adorned with colorful metalwork and topped with multiple Texas and US flags.

There’s a Giant, Hallucinatory Shrine to Oranges Hidden in Houston

Hidden Gems

With Hidden Gems, we’ll seek out the kitschy, bizarre, creative, oddly beautiful gems around the world.

Hidden Gems: Uncovering Under-the-Radar Local Spots Near You

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Picking a national park is all about setting: Do you want deserts, forests, mountains, or water?

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Big Bend National Park

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After literal years of having to put plans on the backburner, we can all get back to plotting our escape to a country that’s undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the world.

We’ve Been Waiting Years for This Epic Adventurous Country to Reopen

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Setting down in New Zealand, it doesn't take long to realize the majority of the country is divided between two large landmasses.

Cindy Brzostowski

Latest Posts From Cindy

Find Your Own Path on Spain’s Famous Long Hike

No camping required on the hostel-lined El Camino trek beginning in Basque Country, France, or Portugal.

Explore Dazzling White Cliffs on This German Island

Move over, Dover.

Embark on a Dramatic Solo Travel Adventure in New Zealand

Be the main character of your own epic.

Wander Dim Tunnels and Dark Pasts by Going Underground in Berlin

Explore new depths on these immersive tours beneath the surface.

See the Alps Through Panoramic Glass on a Scenic Train in Switzerland

From Zermatt to St. Moritz on the Glacier Express.

Extend Your Summer on This Beachy Spanish Island

But minus the summer tourists.

Get Your Kinks On in This Edgy European Capital

What happens in Berlin doesn’t stay in Berlin.

There’s a Giant, Hallucinatory Shrine to Oranges Hidden in Houston

Turns out, oranges are the only fruit—at least in Texas.

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Big Bend National Park

The gorgeous deserts and canyons of this US national park stretch into Mexico.

We’ve Been Waiting Years for This Epic Adventurous Country to Reopen

Get ready to gaze heroically into the horizon from a cliff top.

New Zealand's Main Islands Are Stunning. But These 8 Smaller Ones Shouldn't Be Missed.

Drink some wine, see some penguins, then hang out in an active volcanic crater.