March 21, 2018 Race to the top: World’s tallest Ferris wheels A global race is in motion to nab the title of world’s tallest wheel.
March 21, 2018 Red Bull Illume photo contest winners highlight beauty of extreme sports The 3rd Red Bull Illume Image Quest photography competition dedicated to world of action and adventure sports has just announced the winners. Check out these amazing snaps.
March 21, 2018 Best new travel gadgets on the market right now We've cut through the clutter and road tested the latest electronic gear to bring you the essential guide to the best in portable technology.
March 21, 2018 Hot new volcano vacations Looking beyond disaster tourism to volcanic hot springs and lava-roasted marshmallows.
March 21, 2018 Vertigo-inducing buildings around the world Here are some of the world’s most iconic tall structures.
March 21, 2018 5 trips to take to make your own actual Shark Week It’s Shark Week and for the country’s most adventure-prone people that means one thing, actual shark diving.
March 21, 2018 Winners of the National Geographic Traveler photo contest The 25th annual photo contest received more than 15,000 entries from photographers around the globe.
March 21, 2018 Top 5 places in the world for women to travel solo Year round women are seeking trips to venture out on their own, away from daily life and the demands of work, family and friends. They want to forget about wearing make-up, truly be themselves and enjoy the experience of a lifetime. While there are travelers who want the support of a small group, some prefer to go it completely alone. There are many places in the world that I’d recommend such a journey; however, women should still keep some basic safety practices in mind. I always recommend storing your valuables in different places (hotel safe, your pocket, wallet), keeping a copy of your passport in case it’s lost or stolen and using a moneybelt instead of a purse. Plus, simply appearing confident instead of unsure can go a long way in avoiding danger. I also suggest when women first arrive at their destination that they take a guided walking tour to get acclimated, to learn where things are and to get a feel for the culture. It’s also important to dress appropriately for the country; conservative is always better and ensures you can gain admittance to attractions that may require a standard of dress. That said, here are some of my favorite places in the world where women can feel comfortable traveling solo:
March 21, 2018 World's craziest zip lines Pleasures don’t come much simpler than a zip line. But something magical happens when you stretch a cable over a great span and glide—using only gravity and a harness—across a gorgeous natural landscape like a bird on the wing. Historically, zip lines were purely functional, often used to deliver goods across great distances in mountainous countries. Then, in the 1970s, researchers in Costa Rica began to realize the potential of these cables and began stringing them up through the rainforests as a way to get around more quickly and easily. It wasn’t long before they started to see the great tourism potential of their newest mode of transportation, which allows for both an adrenaline rush and a great learning experience. Enthusiasts will assure you that riding on different zip lines can be like tasting the subtle nuances in unique bottles of wine. Thanks to variables like length, height, altitude, angle and speed, each zipline has its own character. You might encounter one that’s meandering, scenic and family-friendly. Or, like a barrelling roller coaster with a one-track mind, there are others that are speed demons, rushing back to Earth at up to 100 mph. And, like in real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. Once confined to tropical destinations like Central America, commercial zip lines and canopy tours made their way to America for the first time in 2002. Now you’ll find them everywhere from a slate quarry in Wales to an underground mine in Kentucky to a former Olympic stadium in Utah to an archaeological park surrounding Angkor Wat. We’ve collected some of the longest, fastest, steepest and most unique zip lines in the world—now get zipping!
