Cindy Brzostowski

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

The Gorgeous Deserts and Canyons of This U.S. National Park Stretch Into Mexico

Glacier Express

Riding a train billed as “the world’s slowest express train” might initially sound like a drawback or at least confusing—until you realize that it’s one of the world’s most scenic train rides too.

The World’s Slowest Express Train Has Panoramic Glass for Breathtaking Views

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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.

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

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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.

Cindy Brzostowski’s Recent Articles

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

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

The Gorgeous Deserts and Canyons of This U.S. National Park Stretch Into Mexico

Question reality in these mirage-like landscapes.

The World’s Slowest Express Train Has Panoramic Glass for Breathtaking Views

More mountain vistas, less whiplash.

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.

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

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