Indianapolis might be best known for its racetrack and stadium, but the Indiana state capital also has two state parks and hundreds of green spaces. Whether bundled up in winter coats or baring sun-kissed shoulders in the long-awaited heat of summer, residents and visitors with kids swarm to the 130 playgrounds scattered around the city
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On a visit to Algeria, writer Henry Wismayer and photographer Marcus Westberg venture into the country’s awe-inspiring (and seldom visited) interior. In another gulch of geological marvels, at the end of an arcade of russet outcroppings, stands The Hedgehog. Its uppermost dome is a carapace of rumpled stone; its underside is scoured smooth by eons
Did you travel all the way to an idyllic Caribbean island only to find yourself watching an NFL game on the big screen at a pool bar surrounded by a bunch of people you could have easily mingled with at a strip mall sports bar back home? When you’re looking for the convenient comforts of
Whether you’re cruising to the beach or riding to the store, pedal power is often the most practical and fun way to get around on Cape Cod. While most of the Cape’s main roads are bike-friendly, traffic can be notoriously heavy and parking is limited during the busy Cape summers. Fortunately, there are plenty of
There is no better way to experience Qatar than through its festivals. During the winter, Qatar’s festivities explode onto the scene, thriving on a sense of community and offering a variety of unique experiences. Whether you want to be educated, entertained, or fed, Qatar’s festivals highlight local talent and offer a little bit of something
Taiwanese culture is an intriguing tangle of traditional Chinese customs and Japanese sensibilities, permeated with island-wide free 4G and an insatiable commercial drive. The epitome of all things Taiwan is its capital Taipei, a city so safe that you’d be wise to worry more about the weather than your wallet. While you may leave your laptop unattended
With a glorious medieval town square, an immense food scene and many fascinating historical districts, Kraków is the cultural capital of Poland. But venture out of the city for a day and you’ll add even more context to your travels, while also experiencing other aspects of local life. Whether it’s a trip to the harrowing
Salzburg can feel terribly grand, with its parade of palaces and squares, where the prince-archbishops once wafted around and horse-drawn carriages clip-clop past evoking the glory days of the Hapsburg Empire. So it comes as a (very pleasant) surprise that you can see so much of the city without spending a single cent. Mozart symphonies,
Has any country gained as much cachet in recent years as South Korea? Once overlooked by travelers headed to its bigger East Asian neighbors, the country is turning into an obsession for many, thanks to its cutting-edge technology, trendy cuisine, the world’s biggest pop bands and some of the most exciting movies and TV series
For those driven by nature, landscapes and the open road, Egypt is the perfect road trip circuit. Beyond the inner city traffic of Cairo, Egypt’s roads take you along winding coastlines and deep into the majestic mountains. With your own vehicle, or a chartered car or 4WD, Egypt offers some excellent adventures by road. So,
Jungle-clad Mayan ruins, centuries-old villages with lovely cobbled streets, white-sand beaches and world-class diving along the world’s second-largest barrier reef: Honduras has it all, in spades. Yet the country sometimes gets unfairly overlooked due to its recent turbulent history. And many of its varied charms are still under-explored compared to those of its nearest neighbors. Entering
East Texas is famous for its towering loblolly pine trees, but you might not know a swath of that pine forest migrated down to Central Texas’s Bastrop County. How this lowly pocket of pine forest ended up 100 miles away from its eastern home is unclear – what is clear is that these “lost pines”
Cape Cod may not be the first destination to come to mind when thinking of budget travel, but there are plenty of ways to stretch your dollars while still enjoying the best of the Cape. Here are a few of our favorite money-saving tips. Ready to start planning? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and
From the late Victorian era to the middle of the 20th century, Indiana was a powerhouse of manufacturing and agriculture, but civic-minded Hoosiers were determined to make their capital city of Indianapolis more than a crossroads in a cornfield. The museums they founded were so substantial and innovative that they continue to stand out to
It’s easy to think the Gulf nations are always hot. But Qatar’s scorching summers are bookended by surprisingly pleasant weather for exploring this corner of the Arabian Peninsula, with rainy days a rare event at any time of the year. Still something of an emerging travel destination, Qatar rarely feels crowded, allowing for a refreshing
It’s fair to say that no single person has had such a powerful and lasting effect on modern-day South Africa as Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. His memory lives on in the minds of the people and is immortalized in statues, museums, exhibitions and monuments across the country. As a visitor to South Africa, if you hope
Cuban cuisine has come a long way in the last decade. Until the late 2000s, shortages were a way of life, and the nation’s default snack was a sandwich stuffed with tinned ham and rubbery cheese (the real Cuban sandwich is an invention of Cuban Americans in the US). Reforms in the early 2010s widened
London is huge, fast-paced and packed with world-class things to do, see and experience. With so many options it can be hard to know where to start, whether you’re a first-time visitor or coming back for more. You could be taking advantage of free entry at top art galleries and museums, learning about the city’s history, or
Whether you’re an avid fan of architecture, thrive on culture, or simply crave stamps in your National Parks passport, the 2400 sq miles of land within the Pocono Mountains doesn’t disappoint when it comes to saving money. If you want to experience history or connect with nature without busting your budget, here’s our guide to
Hiking offers adventurers a low-cost way to explore. One of the prevailing trends in travel this year is the continued surge in hiking and outdoor recreation. Coupled with beautiful scenery and friendly trail neighbors, it’s a fantastic way to vacation. As gear improves and new trails open, it’s now even easier to spend long periods