Tagged: ruins

50 Things to Do in Sicily: The Italian Island’s Best Beaches, Palaces, and Food

Stirring landscapes, Greek ruins, great beaches, delicious street food, baroque towns, amazing art, decadent pastries—the Italian island of Sicily has just about everything you could…

3 Great Alternatives to Machu Picchu in the Cusco Region of Peru

With so many people adding the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu to their bucket lists, the Peruvian historic ruin can be crowded and its mandatory timed tickets can be cumbersome…

An 800-Year-Old English Landmark Finally Gets a Visitor-Friendly Makeover

One of the most historically significant buildings in England hasn't had much to offer visitors for about, oh, three centuries or so. The 800-year-old Clifford's Tower in the…

Atlas of Forgotten Places: Haunting Photos of the World's Abandoned Sites

Abandoned places are called ghost towns but really they’re more like ghost stories. As in any spooky tale of specters, a once-inhabited, now-forsaken spot can suggest all at once…

Haunting Images of Abandoned WWII Weapons Scattered Around the World

Proof of World War II's truly global scope can be found in the scattered remnants of the conflict left everywhere from Europe to Asia. More than 80 years after the war's conclusion,…

Rome Is Adding a New Stage Inside the Colosseum for Gladiator's-Eye Views

It's hard to imagine Italy getting any more magnifico than it already is for visitors. But the nation has been impressively proactive about improving access to its ancient wonders…

The Prettiest Places in Croatia Will Make You Long to Go

When it comes to scenery, Croatia is a strong contender for Europe’s best in show. The country’s dazzling Adriatic coastline—with its sunny beaches, shimmering waters, and clusters of…

Tomb of Rome's First Emperor to Reopen to Public After Years of Closure

Tourists heading to Rome will soon have one more magnificent ruin to add to their dance cards. In March, after 13 years of excavation, research, and renovation, the tomb of the ancient…

Travel by Design: See The Places That Inspire Architects and Other Creative Minds

What’s it like to go on vacation with an architect? It’s not all staring at Doric columns and flying buttresses, according to a new book of photographs snapped by more than 150 leading…

Resort Areas in Cancún and the Riviera Maya: Which One Is Right for You?

The area around Cancún on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is one of the world’s most popular destinations for a beach getaway. But with miles of sand, surf, resorts, and ruins to choose from,…

Greek Conflict: Exploring Ruins and Ancient Wonders

The mountains and valleys of the Peloponnese nurtured some of the world's most important cultures. Here's a look at some of the ruins that help bring us their stories.Georgios…

Price Hike and Dress Code Announced at Angkor Wat

If you plan to visit Angkor Wat soon, be prepared for higher ticket prices and a stricter dress code.The price of admission to the Cambodian temple complex will be increasing by…

Will Lie-Flat Airline Seats Create a Snoring Epidemic?

While everyone else is touting the benefits of new "lie-flat" airline seats in business- and first class, I know I can count on you, dear readers, to find a "down" side.And here it…

Bright Spots: 6 Destinations for Invention and Discovery

What: Ironbridge Gorge: When Technology Changed the WorldWho: Ages 6 & upWhere: Telford, EnglandThe 19th-century Industrial Revolution, as taught in most schools, can be a dull…