Nahuel Huapi National Park is one of Argentina’s most stunning natural treasures. It stretches across the northern Patagonian Andes, encompassing snow-capped peaks, deep blue lakes, and ancient forests. Established in 1934, Nahuel Huapi is Argentina’s first national park. The park surrounds Nahuel Huapi Lake and extends from dense Andean-Patagonian woodlands to high-altitude steppes and volcanic…
Found along the coast of southern Argentina in Santa Cruz Province, Monte Leon offers a rare glimpse into the rugged beauty of Patagonia’s Atlantic shore. Established as the country’s first coastal national park in 2004, Monte León encompasses grasslands, dunes, cliffs, and beaches. The park’s isolation and harsh climate have created a unique ecosystem that…
Found along Ecuador’s stunning Pacific coast, is a vibrant tapestry of landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage. Established in 1979, the park encompasses dry forests, tropical deciduous forests, beaches, rocky cliffs, and islands, making it one of Ecuador’s most diverse protected areas. One of the park’s most famous features is Isla de la Plata, often referred…
If there’s one thing Istanbul knows how to do, it’s balancing the old and the new. You can sip Turkish tea under a centuries-old dome one minute and break a sweat in a futuristic gym the next. Turkish gyms don’t always get the hype they deserve but those who’ve visited them will tell you that…
Vienna is a city that seems to waltz effortlessly between imperial grandeur and contemporary cool. It still wears its history proudly—think palaces that glitter like wedding cakes, coffeehouses where time pauses, and concert halls echo with Mozart’s lingering notes. But there’s another side to Vienna that very few ever get to see. If there’s one…
Guatemala is a vibrant mosaic of colors, cultures, and landscapes that can make even the most seasoned traveler feel wide-eyed. Nestled between Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, this Central American gem is famous for its smoking volcanoes, sprawling coffee plantations, pristine lakes, and ancient ruins. However, Guatemala isn’t just about Mayan ruins, coffee plantations,…
Pocket-sized, charming, and largely unforgettable, Malta’s capital has always flown under the radar when it comes to European destinations. Perched on a hilly peninsula between two natural harbors in the Mediterranean, Valletta is a city squeezed into formidable bastioned walls. Founded in the 16th century by the Knights of Jerusalem, Valletta is both Europe’s smallest…
Besides history-clad museums and towering castles, Europe bustles with countless water parks to make for a memorable family adventure. If your idea of cultural immersion involves cannonballing into chlorinated water rather than standing in line at a museum, then you’re in the right place. Europe is home to some of the world’s most over-the-top water…