TRAVEL

The Man Who’s Bringing the Internet To Rural Nepal

Since 2001, Mahabir Pun has connected more than 60,000 people to the Internet.

8 Ready-For-Departure Facts About Modern U.S. Travel

Hopping in the car to go somewhere for Christmas? You’re far from alone.

Julia Child’s French Vacation Home Is Up For Sale

Bon appétit!

12 of the World's Most Unusual Zoos

What Traveling Through LAX Looked Like in the '80s

John Brian King's portraits capture the timeless, bleak boredom of airports—and some great early '80s fashion.

Chill Out With a Look Inside North America's Only Ice Hotel

For three months every year, visitors can stay in this 32,000 square foot hotel made entirely of ice and snow.

25 Magnificent Facts About Maine

Blanketed in forests, and bordered on one side by thousands of miles of coastline, Maine is full of wonders both natural and human-made.

7 of the World’s Most Fascinating and Beautiful Catacombs

Here are seven of the most picturesque and historically fascinating catacombs open for visits around the world.

Singapore Plans to Build a 15-Mile Park Along an Abandoned Train Line

Singapore has announced that the abandoned Keretapi Tanah Melayu railroad will be given new life as a massive 15-mile park and recreation center, spanning the length of entire island from north to south.

Egypt's Underwater Treasures to Go on Display at British Museum

Antiquities from two submerged Mediterranean port towns tell the story of cultural exchange between Egypt and Greece.

A Quest to Document Northeast India's Amazing Root Bridges

Pliable, strong overpasses are fashioned from trees—but they've never been documented in full.

Why Does This YouTube Star Eat the Apples in Chernobyl?

YouTuber Bionerd23's videos from the Exclusion Zone aim to show viewers how safe the nuclear disaster site can be these days.

20 Foods You Might Not Know Were Named After Places

Wines and cheeses aren't the only foods that can be traced back to a place on the map.

In Denmark, You Can Walk Across the World on a Giant Grass Map

Take a midday stroll across the world.

11 Ways to Find the Perfect Souvenir

Expensive isn't necessarily better.

Japan is Home to KFC's Latest All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

We're still waiting for this to catch on in the U.S.

25 Above-Average Facts About Illinois

It was home to America's largest ancient city.

7 Tips for Timing the Perfect Mid-Flight Nap

Whether you’ve got a 12-hour international flight or just a quickie two-hour hop for the holidays, these seven tips will help you prep for some solid airline slumber.