From Giza to Rio de Janeiro, these sights will inspire your next historical vacation. Aristides Vieira/EyeEm/Getty Images The world is full of wonderful sights and destinations, but there are certain ...

The northern Amazon is a realm of profound magic and mystery that’s ideal for year-round exploration. From January to June, rising water levels bring the canopy and its wildlife closer, while from ...

Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt on this 9-day journey, culminating in the August 2 total solar eclipse, with an impressive 6 minutes and 20 seconds of totality. Begin in Luxor, home to the ...

From Giza to Rio de Janeiro, these sights will inspire your next historical vacation. The Colossus of Rhodes was, as the name suggests, absolutely massive. Built by the Rhodians on the Greek Island of ...

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The UAE may have only just celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence but Abu Dhabi has a centuries-old past. The largest of the emirates boasts an array of UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Petra in Jordan stands as one of the most famous archaeological sites on the planet (Getty Images) You may have read about the ...

We often read about great civilizations, lost cities, and ancient marvels in history books. But let’s be honest, sometimes words on a page don’t quite capture the magic. What really brings the past ...

The archaeological wonders and spectacular nature of Northern Peru make it an ideal destination for adventurous explorers looking to go off the beaten path. When planning a trip to Peru, it’s likely ...