Tourism
Six Wonders Built by Pioneering Women Architects
Virtually explore these groundbreaking designs around the world, from an Italian villa to an American castle
The Uphill Battle to Stop Peru From Building a New Airport Near Machu Picchu
Opinions are divided in the agrarian town of Chinchero, where the airport is slated to open in 2025
Yosemite's 'Firefall' Natural Wonder Illuminates El Capitan Through the End of February
Under the right conditions, viewers will have a short window of 10 minutes each evening to experience the glowing falls
A Mardi Gras Like No Other Seeks to Bring New Orleans Together—From a Distance
The carnival season holds the possibility for renewal during the Covid-19 pandemic
How a Railroad Engineer From Nebraska Invented the World's First Ski Chairlift
The device was part of an elaborate plan on behalf of Union Pacific to boost passenger rail travel in the American West
Paris' Champs-Élysées to Be Transformed Into an 'Extraordinary Garden'
The French avenue's "green makeover" won’t be finished until after the city's 2024 Summer Olympics
Ukraine Seeks to Designate Chernobyl as a Unesco World Heritage Site
"People should leave with an awareness of the historic significance of the place," says the country's culture minister
Hegra, an Ancient City in Saudi Arabia Untouched for Millennia, Makes Its Public Debut
The archaeological site, now open to tourists, offers clues about the mysterious empire that built it and its more famous sister city of Petra in Jordan
Machu Picchu Reopens for a Single Stranded Tourist
Jesse Katayama, 26, waited seven months for his chance to see the mountainous 15th-century Inca settlement
This Norwegian Island Claims to Be the Fabled Land of Thule
Residents of Smøla believe they live in the northernmost location mentioned in ancient Greek and Roman literature. Other contenders say not so fast.
A Dolphin Has Been Living Solo in This Irish Harbor for Decades
Named Fungie, the cetacean draws thousands of tourists to Dingle—and may teach us how to protect other solitary-sociable animals in the wild
Small Farms Find Creative Ways to Attract Visitors During the Coronavirus Pandemic
From curbside produce pickup to reservation-only classes, farms are adapting to make ends meet
How the Pandemic Is Giving the Louvre Back to Parisians
With a steep drop in international tourists and new COVID-19 safety measures in place, the most visited museum in the world reopened yesterday
The 'New Normal' of Visiting America's National Parks
Across the country, these treasured places—and the lodges and businesses that support them—navigate a complicated reopening
Five Things to Know About Travel Bubbles
Neighboring countries are striking agreements that permit trips across their borders. Is this the future of travel?
This Picturesque Austrian Town Is Being Overrun by 'Frozen' Fans
The 16th-century hamlet, incorrectly believed to be the inspiration for the fictional kingdom of Arendelle, hopes to stem the deluge of tourists
Why the Dutch Government Wants You to Stop Referring to the Netherlands as 'Holland'
In a push to redirect tourists to other parts of the country, officials are dropping "Holland" from promotional and marketing materials
Job Hunting? How About Working at a Stunning Scottish Castle?
Even after centuries in ruins, castles still need some TLC—and, perhaps, you?
Chinese Province Closes All of Its Glass Bridges Amid Safety Concerns
Heart-stopping glass structures have become a craze in China, but some have been linked to injuries and fatalities
Roaring Through Cuba With Che Guevara's Son
What's Ernesto Guevara, son of the world's most recognizable revolutionary, doing on a Harley Davidson? Leading a whirlwind tour around his native island
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