12 Great Cathedrals of Spain
Spain is famous for its spectacular cathedrals. Spain’s rich artistic history perhaps finds its highest expression in these dramatic monuments.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Strasbourg Cathedral, France
The Strasbourg Cathedral, known as the cathedral of Notre Dame, is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture and one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Take a visual tour.
The National Parks of the United States by State
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
Confessions of a Serial National Park Visitor
The best deal in the world for mature travelers is the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) lifetime visitor pass for $80. It’s good at some 2,000 national parks, monuments, and federal recreation areas. Here’s more about the appeal of our National Park Service.
Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, Black and White
Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO World Heritage site in New Mexico. The photogenic village was the subject of Ansel Adams’ first book.
The 10 Best Things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona has an endless array of things to see and do. Here are some suggestions of where to start.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan
Japan is home to 23 UNESCO World Heritage sites: 19 cultural and four natural sites. The most famous, of course, is Mount Fuji, which also is the most photographed place … Read more
Cycling Across England and Scotland, Hadrian’s Wall to Edinburgh
Cycling all the way across Britain and then north into Scotland is not for the meek. But the scenery and history are worth the effort.
Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona
The Palau de la Musica and the Hospital of Sant Pau, designed in the Catalan Modernisme style by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, are Unesco World Heritage sites.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, their buildings and plant collections, combine to form a unique testimony to 18th Century landscape garden design. Garden art and botanical science utilized here were subsequently diffused around the world.