Georgetown has a secret weapon in its charm arsenal: Southwestern University, the oldest university in Texas. Founded in 1840 when Texas was still its own republic, this liberal arts institution ...

Seven wonders that existed in Nigeria 1. The Great Walls of Benin in Nigeria were larger and longer than the famous Great Wall of China. Alas, the Walls of Benin were destroyed by the British in 1897 ...

The 2026 list reflects how global travel is evolving--where cultural richness, accessibility, infrastructure readiness, and traveler confidence intersect. From established tourism powerhouses to ...

There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before.

Now, park officials said they can’t further assess the damage until the spring to establish the trail’s reopening date. So ...

The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

The Greek city of Rhodes emerged victorious from a yearlong siege by the Macedonian noble Demetrius Poliorcetes in 304 b.c. To commemorate their city’s resilience, the Rhodians built a towering bronze ...

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, including the best hikes, places to stay nearby, and more.

Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...

The UN today recognized three new World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada and South Africa, anchored in Indigenous ...

You've probably memorized the standard bucket list already: Grand Canyon, Yellowstone's Old Faithful, Niagara Falls. The usual suspects that dominate Instagram feeds and postcards. Yet here's the ...

You may have read about the seven ancient wonders of the world, some of the planet’s most magnificent and powerful creations, chosen and compiled into a list by Hellenic travellers passing through ...