Fans of astronomy and beautiful night vistas have a new option for observing the Milky Way. The Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park. It has more than 149,164 acres of dunes, wetlands, grasslands, forests and alpine tundra, which offer an array of opportunities to […]
36 Hours in Dakar
Get ready for late nights, baobab smoothies and cotton-candy sunsets in this sunny, surf-loving city on the coast of Senegal.
New Machu Picchu airport may cause “total collapse” of the site, academics warn
A new airport under construction near Machu Picchu is causing huge controversy among locals and academics who fear the destruction of the ancient Inca citadel. Many believe the airport puts the site under threat. Photo by The World in HDR/Shutterstock The new airport is slated for Chinchero, a small Andean village that lies between Cuzco […]
Flying with Back Pain? Here’s How to Help Alleviate Back Pain on Flights
Whether you have chronic pain or experience discomfort when sitting for extended periods of time, back pain is extremely common when flying, especially on long flights. I talked to chiropractors, physical therapists, and other health professionals to discover stretches and travel-friendly products to help alleviate back pain when flying. Editors’ note: Consult your physician before […]