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5 Precariously Placed Monasteries

Medieval monks picked some very isolated places to build their monasteries.

Howl's Moving Castle, from the 2004 Hayao Miyazaki film, will be brought to life at Japan's new Studio Ghibli theme park.

You'll Be Able to Visit Howl's Moving Castle at the New Studio Ghibli Theme Park in Japan

When the new Studio Ghibli theme park opens in Japan, guests will get to see a giant replica of Howl's Moving Castle from the 2004 Hayao Miyazaki film.

The exterior of Los Angeles's Cecil Hotel, as seen in Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021).

7 Facts About Los Angeles's Notorious Cecil Hotel

The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles is one of those iconic landmarks that is as famous for what goes on behind closed doors as it is for its once-regal architecture and Art Deco interior.

You can grab a private island in West Virginia.

Rent a Private Island in West Virginia's New River Gorge, America's Newest National Park

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park is home to a seven-acre island featuring a cozy three-bedroom cabin, three rivers, and tons of outdoor activities—with nary another soul in sight.

Stanley Tucci feels right at home being photographed at Rome's Hotel Eden.

11 Surprising Facts About Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci is truly a renaissance man. He’s an actor, a writer, a director, a producer, a cookbook author, a viral cocktail connoisseur, and now, the host of his very own food show—'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.'

These $1 Italian Houses in Troina, Sicily, Come With Up to $30,000 in Restoration Grants

Italian houses have been sold for $1 before, but these Sicilian ones boast a prehistoric past and views of Mount Etna.

Faster Than the Speed of Flight: Watch the Concept Video for Virgin’s Hyperloop Transit System

Virgin’s Hyperloop pods would be faster than bullet trains and way more comfortable than subway trains.

The Concorde is seen rolling off an assembly line in 1968.

Watch: The Concorde and Supersonic Flight Take Off in 1976

The Concorde shot through skies at 1495 mph—virtually the speed of a bullet—and could get people from San Francisco to Tokyo in six hours.

The U.S. is good—but not the best—when it comes to passports.

The World’s 25 Most Powerful Passports

The Henley Passport Index tells you how many places you can visit with your passport. If yours is from Japan, we have good news.

From some angles the bolwoningen appear to be caught in open-mouthed surprise.

Bolwoningen: The Golf Ball-Shaped Homes of Den Bosch, Netherlands

For golf (or ping-pong) enthusiasts, Netherlands’ ‘bolwoningen’ could be the coolest houses of all time.

Noudbijvoet, via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 3.0

The Shortest Street in the World Is in Scotland, and Has Just One Address

Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland, is 6 feet and 9 inches long, and it's home to only one street address.

The New River Gorge National Park is perfect for outdoors enthusiasts.

West Virginia Is Home to the United States's Newest National Park

The New River Gorge National Park has over 70,000 acres of lush forest land and 53 miles of whitewater rafting.

Tonga, Samoa, and Kiribati will kick off the celebrations.

Which Country Celebrates the New Year First, and Which Sees It Last?

More than 24 hours pass between the first New Year's celebrations in the East and the last ones on the other side of the time zone map.

When a Failed Balloon Lift-Off Led to an All-Out Riot in 1864

Aeronaut Henry Coxwell thought the people of Leicester would be happy to see him take flight in a balloon. Instead, they ripped it to shreds.

When You Can Visit America’s National Parks for Free in 2021

Here’s when to plan your next free trip to Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon, or anywhere else run by the National Park Service.

This All-in-One Storage Solution Can Be Used at Home or Carried on the Go

The RUX packing box is a durable storage solution for your gear, whether you're at home or out on a camping trip.

The Trailblazing Story of Alexandrine Tinné, the Victorian Explorer Who Attempted to Cross the Sahara Desert

Alexine Tinné's quests to find the source of the Nile River and cross the Sahara Desert were no luxury holiday.

All Military Veterans and Gold Star Families Can Now Visit National Parks for Free

Anybody can visit a national park for free on Veterans Day—now military veterans and their families can go for free whenever they want.

See 6 of the World’s Most Iconic Structures From Above

The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, and the Statue of Liberty are instantly recognizable from the ground, but the aerial views of these structures are less familiar.

A gondola ride in Venice sounds as tranquil as it looks.

Take a Virtual Vacation With Relaxing Sounds From 50 Travel Destinations Around the World

Nature sounds, wave sounds, even city sounds—here’s background noise from whichever vacation you wish you were on.

All of Royal Palm Island, a 6.5-Acre Private Island in Belize, Can Be Yours for $6 Million

Royal Palm Island, a fully self-sustainable island in Central America, would make for a perfect vacation home.

Puppy by artist Jeff Koons is now sporting a face mask.

Jeff Koons's Puppy Sculpture, at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Is Donning a Face Mask

The 40-foot-tall sculpture is covered in flowers and changes with the seasons. Now it's changing with a pandemic.

A nameless northern lights show in Ylläs, Finland.

The Northern Lights Storms Are Getting Names—and You Can Offer Up Your Suggestions

Whether you’ve seen a northern lights show in Alaska, Iceland, or not at all, you’re eligible to suggest they name the next storm after your dog.

Marjut Valakivi, Public Domain // Wikimedia Commons

Jimi Hendrix’s Connection to Hogan's Alley—Vancouver's Lost Black Neighborhood

Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle but spent much of his childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, where his grandparents lived in Hogan's Alley—a historical Black neighborhood that was lost to time and urban renewal.

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