What Tourists Must Know About New York’s Increasingly Dangerous Subway Platforms
by All Joseph Lynskey wanted to do was go home. On December 31, 2024, Lynskey was standing in a Manhattan subway station, waiting for a train …
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Rick Steves’ Protégé’s Sensible Advice For Exploring Popular European Countries Without The Crowds
What does your dream trip to Europe look like? Wandering through quiet, sun-dappled streets toward a piazza devoid of tour groups to enjoy an unhurried …
A Secret Swimming Spot Hidden In Colorado’s Rocky Mountains Is A Picturesque Paradise
Tucked just a short walk from popular western U.S. ski destination Breckenridge, Colorado, Sawmill Reservoir is a serene lake surrounded by mountains that offers a …
The Scary Wildlife-Related Reason To Not Swim Or Surf In Coastal Waters During A Toxic Algae Bloom
It might be obvious to protect yourself from sharks while swimming at the beach, but lately, another ocean-dwelling animal has beachgoers on high alert. Along …
11 Most Dangerous Hikes In The U.S.
Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the United States. Over 58 million Americans went hiking in 2021 and there are hundreds of thousands …
20 Prettiest Waters Around The World
Whether it’s waterfalls, seas, lakes, or oceans, there’s something unbelievably tranquil and calming about the flow of water, isn’t there? After all, it’s one of …
The 5 Easiest Colorado Mountain Peaks To Bag Your First 14er
Adventure_photo/Getty ImagesWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links.Mountaineers have a nickname for the tallest mountains in the U.S., calling any peak over …
A Paddle Trip Down This Scenic River Is The Best Way To See Arizona’s Glorious Wild Horses
Arizona’s Tonto National Forest is one of America’s prettiest urban forests, located a short drive from the Phoenix metropolitan area. It’s a land of striking mountains and …
Rick Steves Says These Casual Eateries Have One Big Advantage Over Restaurants In France
French cuisine is world-renowned to the extent that even kids get all the clichés about snobby waiters and highly-strung cooks; Disney’s Pixar even made a …
Minnesota’s Hidden Treasure Is A Lake Dotted With Campsites, Cabins, And World-Class Fishing
Minnesota is one of the US’ great natural playgrounds, with deep woods, unspoiled nature, and at least 11,482 lakes, even more than claimed by the …