Germany. (Maria Polyakova / Little, Brown and Company/ © 2015 by Zachary Klein) Though technology brings people together, sometimes we need a break from the distractions it brings. A cozy, rustic cabin can offer the ultimate escape. Not only can it offer stunning views and bring us closer to nature, they also offer the tranquility of being out in the wild. Tech entrepreneur Zach Klein, CEO of DIY, an online school for children, and co-founder of Vimeo, a video-hosting platform,...

Mallory Paige and her labrador retriever, Baylor, are traveling across North America in a motorcycle sidecar. (Photo: Courtesy of Mallory Paige) Who doesn't dream about traveling the country to see spectacular natural wonders and explore breathtaking landscapes with a best friend? Adventurer and storyteller Mallor Paige is making that dream come true with an epic road trip across North America with her (furry) best friend, Labrador retriever Baylor, that will take them to all U.S. states, every Canadian province and...

Formed by the confluence of two smaller rivers, the is a bright blue river in Costa Rica that winds through the lush rainforest of . The vibrant blue color occurs at the confluence of two smaller rivers, Sour Creek and Good View River, a spot that has earned the name El Teñidor (‘The Dyer’). (MORE: ) The color is , according to Amusing Planet, a phenomenon caused by the presence of large particles of a mineral called aluminosilicate in the...

With the world around us constantly changing, several of America's most beautiful and unique destinations are facing new challenges that threaten to alter them forever. From melting glaciers to warming temperatures to the strain of tourism to habitat loss because of development, some of the country's historical monuments, parks and landmarks are beginning to change - and some of them might even disappear altogether. (MORE: ) One of the biggest threats to these destinations, of course, is climate change.According to...

From breathtaking mountain peaks in the Himalayas to bustling metropolises, from stunning ancient temples and palaces to beautiful beaches, the diverse landscape of India, the seventh largest country in the world, is full of exciting and unforgettable places for every traveler's bucket list. Visitors can explore the ragged, arid mountains of the and visit the beautiful monastery of Hemis, while the adventurous travelers can hike the steep stone steps (with no safety rails!) to in Maharashtra. (MORE:) , according to...

Sermermiut 1, Ilulissat, 2007 - A view of the path to Sermermiut. It is about 20 minutes walk from Ilulissat to Sermermiut, featuring beautiful views to Ilulissat Icefjord. The Ilulissat Icefjord, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the sea mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq, the most active glacier in the northern hemisphere. (Tiina Itkonen) Finnish photographer , 47, has been photographing Greenland’s beautiful landscape, as well as its indigenous Inuit and Inughuit cultures, for almost 20 years, capturing the...

Photographer Marcin Sobas traveled to charming Tuscany, Italy to capture its beautiful landscape. (Marcin Sobas) Photographer and IT Project Manager Marcin Sobas from Poland recently took a trip to charming Tuscany, Italy to capture the beautiful colors and hills of the city. His first visit to Tuscany was about eight years ago, but he has made frequent trips back since. “The land is unique because of the landscapes,” he told weather.com. “Hilly colorful area with a lot of farms, sheep,...

The Church of St. Dunstan in London, England stood through rough times. In 1666 it was severely damaged by the Great Fire of London and then bombed during the Blitz of 1941. But instead of tearing down the church remains, the City of London decided to transform the remnants into a public garden. Originally built around 1100, , according to the . The remaining walls and memorials have aged gracefully, looking like a scene straight out of a fairytale. Recently,...

Photographer Provost Kenneth calls himself an urban explorer, capturing the beauty of abandoned places across cities in Europe. (Courtesy of Provost Kenneth) Photographer Provost Kenneth’s passion for urban exploration was a product of luck— or perhaps fate—born from his first experience documenting an abandoned building, slowly decaying and being reclaimed by nature. “Where I live, there used to be an old factory,” he told weather.com. “I went there the first time not even knowing what I was doing.” As he...

Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has released its list of top 10 places to visit in the United States in 2016, featuring a diverse mix of cities, regions and states across the country. The list includes a mix of up-and-coming destinations and old travel favorites, each with new reasons to visit this year. Praising this cosmopolitan city for its craft breweries and new locavore restaurants, Lonely Planet named Philadelphia as their top pick for 2016, stating that the city is...

Acro-paraglider Horacio Llorens performs while the northern lights illuminate the sky in Tromsø, Norway on January 12, 2016. (Frode Sandbech/Red Bull Content Pool) Every one has the northern lights in their bucket list—even a professional paraglider like . But while most of us are content with experiencing the spectacular light show from the ground, Llorens waited for (and took) the opportunity to "dance" with the ethereal Aurora Borealis. In early January 2016, to paraglide across the sky illuminated by the...

Karen Edwards, her partner Shaun Baynes and their daughter Esmé have been traveling the world. (Instagram/travelmadmum) Karen Edwards has not had your typical maternity leave by any stretch. The London-based nurse had a full year she could take after she and her partner Shaun Baynes had their first child, Esmé. So they rented out their home, packed their backpack– and their baby – for the family adventure of a lifetime. "I am a travel fanatic and I thought it would...

Animals around the world have claimed cities and islands for their own, from islands swarming with rabbits or iguanas, to towns invaded each year by polar bears. Sometimes the animals are invasive species, having arrived in their new home as stowaways on boats or as pets that got loose and multiplied in the wild. Others have more mysterious origins, with no one exactly sure how they got there. Here we take a look at some of the places that have...