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Don’t Smell the Flowers: How Alnwick Castle’s Poison Garden Finds Beauty in the World’s Deadliest Plants

Smelling or touching the plants in the Poison Garden at the UK's Alnwick Castle could send you to the hospital.

The 25 Most Expensive Small Towns in America

Residents of one of the most expensive small towns in America can spend just as much on real estate as city-dwellers.

Airbnb has become a billion-dollar alternative to hotels.

11 Well-Traveled Facts About Airbnb

Airbnb, which connects travelers with places to stay, started with a bunch of air mattresses and a dream.

There’s a Statue of Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees at the Bottom of a Lake in Crosby, Minnesota

Divers in Crosby, Minnesota, can visit a statue of Jason Voorhees—the masked murderer from the Friday the 13th franchise.

A treehouse vacation rental in Colombia.

11 Enchanting Treehouses You Can Rent

These remote treetop getaways are a dream escape for those longing to reconnect with nature or just get away from the grind.

The Appalachian Mountains have a long, fascinating history.

11 Facts About the Appalachian Mountains

The Appalachian Mountains occupy a towering spot in North American cultural identity, thanks in part to the Appalachian Trail. The rugged peaks have been influencing the continent for a lot longer than we’ve been around to appreciate them.

The Simple Way to Share Your Real-Time ETA Using Your iPhone

Skip all those “What’s your ETA?” questions by sharing your location through Apple Maps or the Find My app.

The Northern Lights above Hotel Rangá in Hella, Iceland.

Photograph the Northern Lights While Living for Free in an Icelandic Hotel This Fall

Photographing Iceland’s Northern Lights is well worth paying for your hotel stay—but the Hotel Rangá will let one lucky visitor do it for free.

Los Angeles, California, is home to several segments of the Berlin Wall.

15 Surprising Places to See the Berlin Wall

After the Berlin Wall fell, it didn’t completely disappear. Here are 15 surprising places where segments of the Berlin Wall stand today.

August in Edinburgh can only mean one thing.

8 Facts About the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

For three weeks each August, Edinburgh buzzes with activity as people pour into the Scottish capital for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Is Texting Allowed During Flights?

Passengers may be allowed to text on flights if they are connected to Wi-Fi or using an airline's free text messaging apps.

Castle Combe, where time evidently stopped about 400 years ago.

The 20 Most Idyllic Towns and Villages in the UK

The best vacation spots aren’t always the biggest. Here are the most idyllic small towns and villages the United Kingdom has to offer.

Want to Sleep in a Spud? The Big Idaho Potato Hotel Is the Airbnb of Your Dreams

Outside Boise is a 6-ton (fake) Idaho potato that sleeps two and shares the yard with a friendly cow named Dolly.

5 Liquids You Can Bring on a Plane in Containers Larger Than 3.4 Ounces

Your iced coffee is not going to make it through the TSA checkpoint. But the 3-1-1 rule doesn’t apply to a bottle of baby formula.

You Could Win a Seat on One of the First Virgin Galactic Space Flights

Through Omaze, one lucky person and a guest could win seats on one of the first flights into space from Virgin Galactic. The sweepstakes is open from now until September 1.

The World’s Best and Worst Cities for Air Pollution

Taking a breath of fresh air isn't always possible in some heavily polluted cities around the world.

Villages in Southern Italy Are Paying People to Move There

Nine southern Italian villages are offering people a $33,000 incentive to move and work in their towns.

Digging holes at the beach can be hazardous for a number of different reasons.

The Reason You Shouldn't Dig Holes at the Beach

Tunneling into sand seems harmless, but it can turn into a life-threatening situation faster than you'd think.

A hearty helping of chorrillana can be its own meal.

11 Fantastic Ways People Eat French Fries Around the World

Whether they’re adding them to combo meals, or slathering them in sauce and salt, people crave and consume French fries in many ways.

Santorini, Greece, tops the list of the world's best sunset-viewing destinations.

15 of the World's Best Sunset Destinations

If you're searching for the best place to catch a beautiful sunset, the people at the startup Bounce may have the answers for you.

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Win a Weeklong Safari to Track Gorillas With Experts in Uganda While Helping to Preserve Wilderness

Omaze is running a sweepstakes where someone could win a luxury, weeklong safari to track gorillas and chimpanzees with experts in Uganda.

The coolest overnight stay of the summer.

You Can Spend the Night in a Tricked-Out Ice Cream Truck for National Ice Cream Day

The sugar-mobile, parked in New York City's Union Square Park, is fully stocked with ice cream, a toppings bar, and a bed.

The 20 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities in America

No matter how much insect repellent you pack, you're likely to encounter mosquitoes while traveling to these U.S. cities.

Do you want your baby-back-baby-back-baby-back ribs?

The 20 Best Barbecue Cities in America

While you can probably find pretty good grilled meat no matter where you are, some cities have a reputation for quality barbecue that goes a little beyond a trusty steakhouse or two.

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