The Stone Forest of Shilin is located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, southeast of Kunming, in China’s Yunnan Province. This extraordinary natural “forest” began forming more than 270 million years ago, during the Paleozoic era, and is regarded as one of China’s most remarkable natural wonders. Rather than trees, the…
August is usually one of the most expensive months to fly from the United States to Europe. That is why finding a transatlantic itinerary under $750 round-trip can…
There’s something special about desert towns. These locations give a breather from all else, whether it’s their dreamscape, dry environment, spiritual energy, or unique flora and fauna. Even…
Imagine walking through a town where you’re encouraged to pick apples from the sidewalk, harvest herbs from the train station, or take vegetables growing outside the police station.…
Imagine a town where one in every few buildings is a bookshop. With just 1,700 residents but more than 20 independent bookstores and millions of books, Hay-on-Wye is…
New perspectives are always a part of the seemingly almighty traveling experience. Without taking things lightly, these breathtaking skywalks and viewing platforms around the world will give you…
A guest article by luxury villas expert Faye Jones (FJ) of Blue Skies Lifestyle. With more than 200 inhabited islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, Greece…
Around the world, communities have developed fascinating, ingenious, and sometimes downright bizarre ways of getting from one point to another. Some are rooted in centuries-old traditions, while others…
Magic Mountain Hotel or Montaña Mágica Lodge in an extremely creative accommodation unit located deep in southern Chile and accessible by rope bridge. Getting to the depths of…


