Canada certainly has no shortage of spectacular highways, but some American drives package scenery, history, and roadside culture in combinations that are hard to duplicate. In the United States, a single road trip can hug California cliffs, cross Florida's tropical islands, follow the Mississippi River, or climb above the tree line in Colorado. The “jealous” part is playful, but these routes really do offer experiences distinctive enough to justify crossing the border with a set of car keys.
Travel photos can capture color and scenery, but they often struggle with scale, depth, weather, sound, and the feeling of actually standing somewhere. This list focuses on destinations that travel publications have singled out as underrated, lesser-known, or unusually scenic, rather than claiming there is a scientific ranking of places that outperform their photographs. From glacier-cut mountains to surreal deserts and quiet Mexican beaches, these are the kinds of places where arriving can change your impression completely.
A cruise can still operate almost exactly as scheduled while skipping the one destination that convinced you to book it. That can make an onboard credit feel surprisingly small compared with the disappointment. Unfortunately, a missed port does not automatically give passengers the same refund rights that apply when an entire cruise is canceled.
Discover the things Americans notice immediately when taking a train across Canada, from endless forests and giant Prairies to friendly passengers, remote towns, breathtaking Rockies, and the surprising scale of the country.
Discover Whittier, Alaska, the town where all of its residents live in the same building. From a movie theater to a grocery store, find out what this building includes, and why most of its residents choose to never step foot outside.
Santa won’t admit it publicly, but he has favorite states—and a few he quietly complains about to the reindeer before every landing. Based on real data and Santa’s notes, here’s how the states rank on the big man's nice and naughty list.
Discover the legend of Paititi, The Lost City of Gold. Find out the intriguing story about the undiscovered lost city deep in the Peruvian jungle, including what explorers have already found, and what is yet to be discovered.
Travel photos can capture color and scenery, but they often struggle with scale, depth, weather, sound, and the feeling of actually standing somewhere. This list focuses on destinations that travel publications have singled out as underrated, lesser-known, or unusually scenic, rather than claiming there is a scientific ranking of places that outperform their photographs. From glacier-cut mountains to surreal deserts and quiet Mexican beaches, these are the kinds of places where arriving can change your impression completely.
Walk in the footsteps of ancient traders, pilgrims, and explorers as you discover historic routes still open today, from Japan's Nakasendo Trail and Spain's Camino to the legendary Silk Road and beyond.
A stunning Roman banquet room has been uncovered in Pompeii, revealing vibrant frescoes of Dionysus, Helen of Troy, Apollo, and ancient mystery rituals. Buried by volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years, this remarkable discovery offers new insight into Roman art, religion, and daily life.
Discover the 18 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked by data. From Iceland to Singapore, find out what makes these destinations the safest and calmest places to visit or live.
The Cherokee Indians have a rich and complex history in the United States. They were a sophisticated society with a unique language, governance structure, and cultural practices. But when settlers encroached on their land they were met with devastating consequences. Despite this trauma, the Cherokee Nation persevered, rebuilding their community and becoming one of the most successful and influential Native American tribes in the United States.
Air travel has gotten tighter in every possible way—smaller seats, stricter rules, higher fees. For larger passengers, that pressure can turn into a real fear: can an airline legally make you buy two tickets? It’s a question that comes up constantly as planes—and wallets—feel more cramped than ever.
Santa won’t admit it publicly, but he has favorite states—and a few he quietly complains about to the reindeer before every landing. Based on real data and Santa’s notes, here’s how the states rank on the big man's nice and naughty list.
Americans love arguing about which places in their own country don't get nearly enough attention. And after digging through traveler discussions, underrated-destination lists, and plenty of “how is this place not more famous?” conversations, we started noticing something about many of the places that kept coming up. A lot of these places seem to have one thing working against them. The forecast.
Air travel has gotten tighter in every possible way—smaller seats, stricter rules, higher fees. For larger passengers, that pressure can turn into a real fear: can an airline legally make you buy two tickets? It’s a question that comes up constantly as planes—and wallets—feel more cramped than ever.
Some might be right down the street from you, while others are a long-haul plane ride away. But these are all places and things, and sights and sounds all around the globe—that need to be seen at least once.
If you paid for a family vacation because you wanted meaningful time with the kids you almost never see anymore, of course you feel disappointed when everyone immediately branches off. But the important question is not whether you feel hurt, but what expectations were actually discussed beforehand.
A cruise can still operate almost exactly as scheduled while skipping the one destination that convinced you to book it. That can make an onboard credit feel surprisingly small compared with the disappointment. Unfortunately, a missed port does not automatically give passengers the same refund rights that apply when an entire cruise is canceled.
Canada certainly has no shortage of spectacular highways, but some American drives package scenery, history, and roadside culture in combinations that are hard to duplicate. In the United States, a single road trip can hug California cliffs, cross Florida's tropical islands, follow the Mississippi River, or climb above the tree line in Colorado. The “jealous” part is playful, but these routes really do offer experiences distinctive enough to justify crossing the border with a set of car keys.
Well, at least some of them are. While some of them sure aren't. And AirHelp has gone and ranked 239 of them across 69 countries—and these are the 35 best and the 35 worst.
