10 Coolest Links of the Week

1 day ago Travel
Human constructions can take many awe-inspiring forms – from kids’ playgrounds to university clock towers. These and other fascinating titbits... Keep reading >>

Burning Asphalt in the Himalayas: Road Workers on One of the World’s Highest Highways

2 weeks ago Travel
The Leh-Manali Highway runs through spectacular Himalayan scenery, but life is not so pretty for those who maintain this high-altitude road. Keep reading >>

Hot Air Balloons Soaring Over Pushkar's Hill Forts and Holy Waters

3 weeks ago Travel
From ground level, the ancient city of Pushkar in Rajasthan is a busy, dusty noisy city, but seen from a hot air balloon it is both tranquil and beautiful. Keep reading >>

The Theme Park on Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Estate

1 month ago Travel
Hacienda Nápoles was once the ranch of notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, but today families visit to see exotic animals and climb the plaster dinosaurs. Keep reading >>

Lago Epecuén: The Lake That Drowned A Thriving Tourist Village

3 months ago Travel
Over two decades ago, the tourist village of Villa Epecuén was submerged beneath a rising lake. Recently, however, the waters have receded to expose the haunting ruins. Keep reading >>

The Fascinating Phenomenon of Whistled Languages

3 months ago Travel
Learn about a type of language you probably never knew existed; one that mimics the sounds and pitch of ordinary speech and can travel distances as great as two miles! Keep reading >>

The Only Volcano on Earth You Can Explore From the Inside

4 months ago Travel
Iceland is known for its many volcanoes, but Thrihnukagigur stands out as the only one you can explore on the inside. Keep reading >>

The Luminescent Beauty of Thailand's Loi Krathong Festival

4 months ago Travel
Stand mesmerized as Thailand's people illuminate rivers and the night sky with beautiful lights... The festival of Loi Krathong is not to be missed! Keep reading >>

The Kaleidoscopic Colors of Karijini National Park

4 months ago Travel
Steep gorges with banded iron rock, clear green swimming holes, and abundant native wildlife... Karijini National Park in Western Australia is a very special place. Keep reading >>

Fire Breathers Blazing a Trail in the City of Light

5 months ago Travel
Once a year, fire breathers from all over Europe gather at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris to showcase their dazzling but potentially highly dangerous acts. Keep reading >>
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