The allure of foreign countries and far-off places is tempting, but sometimes when you want to get away, the best adventures can be found right in your backyard.

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One of Joan Rivers's favorite vacation spots wasn't a tropical beach or a ritzy villa—it was Colonial Williamsburg.
With a Geiger counter and the right permits, visitors can enter Chernobyl's 18-mile Zone of Exclusion. What they'll encounter is straight out of a horror movie.
You might not think of Dubai as a budget destination, but its 5-star hotels are among the "cheapest" (well, let's say least expensive) on the chart.
The "Color Explorer" will attend a music festival, go kayaking in Canada, and take a stroll down Charleston's Rainbow Row.
The roadside attraction, which first opened in the '60s, has been demolished. There's good news, though: The Arizona location will be reopened soon for a limited run.
The iconic cathedral is facing years, if not decades, of repairs that could cost more than $1 billion. If you'd like to help, here's how.
Do you have dairy farming experience and 25 to 35 cows ready to travel? You may be the perfect candidate for this job.
Do you love nature and traveling? You could win a trip to Finland, where you might even learn the secret to happiness.
The legendary comedian and 'I Love Lucy' star lived here with her co-star and real-life husband, Desi Arnaz.
Planning a trip abroad? Before you set your budget, find out how your destination's beer prices compare to the rest of the world's.
Planning a trip to Japan in April or May? You're in luck. There's a good chance you'll get to see both cherry blossoms and wisteria.
The wreckage dates back to the 5th century B.C.E. but wasn't discovered until the 1990s. The site is the first underwater museum of its kind in Greece.
Would you like a rustic home in a village near the Amalfi Coast? How about a stone farmhouse in the heart of Sicily? Take your pick, because these properties are a bargain.
From "Can I take a picture with a dragon?" to "Does the Iron Bank have an ATM?," these are the High Valyrian phrases 'Game of Thrones' fans need to master before they head to Westeros.
Once a vibrant community, Story, Indiana is home to just three people and four dogs today. Now the whole town is up for sale.
Antarctica is one of the last pristine places on Earth. The only problem? The scientists and tourists who travel there keep defecating.
Choosing a destination is often the hardest part of trip planning. If budget is a big concern, this tool may make your decision a little easier.
It became a World Heritage Site on a technicality, but still, how many grocery stores are housed within a Roman palace complex?
Desperate to know if your passport will be ready in time for your vacation? Here's what you need to do to check the status of your application by phone and online.
The writer lived in Cuba for 21 years. During his time there, he wrote 'The Old Man and the Sea,' 'A Moveable Feast,' and 'Islands in the Stream.'
Visitors to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon in Iceland nearly doubled after Justin Bieber shot a music video there—but is the pop star really to blame for the site's closure?