Some destinations linger under the radar until the world suddenly realizes how remarkable they are. With natural wonders shaped by extremes and communities carving their own identities, each one offers an experience that stays memorable long after the trip ends.

A stray goat led a young shepherd toward caves hiding manuscripts untouched for nearly two millennia. Scholars soon realized these fragile scraps shed light on lost history and traditions that could have been lost under the sand.

Discover the 20 U.S. states with the tallest and most spectacular public Christmas tree displays, including record-breaking towers, fresh-cut giants, and living evergreens that draw thousands of holiday visitors each year.

What if the Exodus story has been holding onto more truth than anyone guessed? Fresh digs across the region are surfacing clues that nudge the ancient account out of legend and into possibility.

A sealed doorway in 1922 opened far more than a tomb. It revived a young ruler’s world and reshaped how ancient Egypt is understood. More than 100 years later, the life and death of Tutankhamun still raise questions.

Nothing tests a traveler’s patience quite like the airport baggage carousel. You stand there with hope, optimism, and a growing suspicion that your suitcase has betrayed you. Then, two days later, your bag finally appears on your doorstep looking like it moonlighted as a chew toy. Your clothes are ruined, your patience is shot, and now you’re wondering whether the standard baggage refund even begins to cover this chaos. The good news is that federal rules give you more protection than many travelers realize—if you know how to use them.