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15 Ancient, Incredible Middle East UNESCO Sites That Could Soon Be Destroyed

The Middle East — birthplace of civilization — stands to lose millennia of history due to ongoing conflicts, ISIS, and climate change.

By John Schellhase • Jan 14, 2016

15 Ancient, Incredible Middle East UNESCO Sites That Could Soon Be Destroyed

The Middle East — birthplace of civilization — stands to lose millennia of history due to ongoing conflicts, ISIS, and climate change.

By John Schellhase • January 14, 2016

Inside Urueña, The Spanish Town That Is Home To More Books Than People

In 2007, the small town of Urueña in northwest Spain decided to become a Villa del Libro, or a town of books. This is what it looks like.

By John Schellhase • Jan 11, 2016

Inside Urueña, The Spanish Town That Is Home To More Books Than People

In 2007, the small town of Urueña in northwest Spain decided to become a Villa del Libro, or a town of books. This is what it looks like.

By John Schellhase • January 11, 2016

Inside Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland’s Absolutely Bizarre Church

Hallgrímskirkja church is weird, rugged and totally Iceland.

By John Schellhase • Dec 11, 2015

Inside Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland’s Absolutely Bizarre Church

Hallgrímskirkja church is weird, rugged and totally Iceland.

By John Schellhase • December 11, 2015

Inside The Six Coolest Bookstores In The World

From an opulent former cathedral in the Netherlands to a converted palatial theater in Argentina, these are the world's coolest bookstores.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 18, 2015

Inside The Six Coolest Bookstores In The World

From an opulent former cathedral in the Netherlands to a converted palatial theater in Argentina, these are the world's coolest bookstores.

By All That's Interesting • November 18, 2015

Inside Kyoto, The City Of 10,000 Shrines

They don’t call Kyoto the “city of 10,000 shrines” for nothing. The ancient cities of Nara and Kyoto are located in what’s known as Japan’s Kansai region, where many emperors resided long ago. Immaculate shrines drape the region in timeless grandeur, and are made that much more splendid courtesy of...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 9, 2015

Inside Kyoto, The City Of 10,000 Shrines

They don’t call Kyoto the “city of 10,000 shrines” for nothing. The ancient cities of Nara and Kyoto are located in what’s known as Japan’s Kansai region, where many emperors resided long ago. Immaculate shrines drape the region in timeless grandeur, and are made that much more splendid courtesy of...

By Erin Kelly • November 9, 2015

Welcome To Kamchatka: Far Eastern Russia’s Wild, Volcanic Peninsula

Tourists are beginning to trickle into the volcanic peninsula of Kamchatka in Russia. If you don't have the budget to visit just yet, let us be your guide.

By John Schellhase • Nov 8, 2015

Welcome To Kamchatka: Far Eastern Russia’s Wild, Volcanic Peninsula

Tourists are beginning to trickle into the volcanic peninsula of Kamchatka in Russia. If you don't have the budget to visit just yet, let us be your guide.

By John Schellhase • November 8, 2015

Looks Like A Desert, Isn’t A Desert: The Story Of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

With ever-changing white sandy beaches and turquoise-blue ponds, it's hard to believe that Lençóis Maranhenses National Park really exists.

By Kiri Picone • Nov 6, 2015

Looks Like A Desert, Isn’t A Desert: The Story Of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

With ever-changing white sandy beaches and turquoise-blue ponds, it's hard to believe that Lençóis Maranhenses National Park really exists.

By Kiri Picone • November 6, 2015

This Is What Spain’s “Versailles”, La Granja De San Ildefonso, Looks Like In Fall

La Granja de San Ildefonso, the 18th century royal palace is always stunning, but takes on a chilly, sparse beauty as temperatures drop.

By Teresa Cantero • Nov 5, 2015

This Is What Spain’s “Versailles”, La Granja De San Ildefonso, Looks Like In Fall

La Granja de San Ildefonso, the 18th century royal palace is always stunning, but takes on a chilly, sparse beauty as temperatures drop.

By Teresa Cantero • November 5, 2015

Meet Vít Jedlička, The President Of Liberland, A Tea Party Paradise In Eastern Europe

The 2.7 square mile country called Liberland was just founded and its ruler is modeling his politics on the Tea Party movement.

By Teresa Cantero • Nov 4, 2015

Meet Vít Jedlička, The President Of Liberland, A Tea Party Paradise In Eastern Europe

The 2.7 square mile country called Liberland was just founded and its ruler is modeling his politics on the Tea Party movement.

By Teresa Cantero • November 4, 2015

America’s Five Best Road Trips

From a painted desert to a petrified forest and far beyond, travel the highways, byways, and skyways of America's best road trips.

By Callie Stewart • Nov 3, 2015

America’s Five Best Road Trips

From a painted desert to a petrified forest and far beyond, travel the highways, byways, and skyways of America's best road trips.

By Callie Stewart • November 3, 2015