Penelope Singh articles

From the turquoise coves of the Mediterranean to the glacier-framed harbors of Alaska, the best cruise ports offer far more than a place to dock; they’re gateways to unforgettable adventures. Based on traveler feedback, cruise industry rankings, and global travel surveys, here are 25 of the best cruise ports in the world.

The devastating floods in central Texas in 2025 exposed ancient fossilized dinosaur footprints in a local riverbed.

From sprawling off-leash parks and walkable downtowns to cafés serving “puppuccinos,” the nation’s best destinations for pet lovers have created genuine communities where four-legged friends are as welcome as their humans. Here are 20 of the most pet-friendly cities in the US, ending with the one that truly leads the pack.

The Book of Kells is one of the world’s greatest medieval manuscripts. Created in around 800 AD, it is an artifact combining Celtic craftsmanship with the unshakable Christian faith of the Middle Ages.

In August 2025, archaeologists found evidence that Pompeii wasn’t totally abandoned after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Researchers have found a long-lost branch of the Nile River that may finally explain how the Ancient Egyptians transported the stone block to build the pyramids.

2024 was a record year for America's national parks, with 331.9 million visits recorded across all National Park Service destinations. Below, we count down the 25 most‑visited national parks—by number of visitors—and explore what makes each one a wonder to witness.

For artists looking to make a name for themselves—or even just a living—location is everything. Yet, with so many exciting cities in the US, where should an artist head to succeed? We’ve dug into the data to rank the top 10 American cities that offer the best mix of opportunity, creativity, and livability for artists.

Archaeologists were stunned when they uncovered 4,000-year-old Secwépemc pit houses in British Columbia—but they never expected the discovery would rewrite what we know about Indigenous Canadian history.