Author name: Jenny Allen

Waves crash against a rocky shore beneath a picturesque lighthouse as seabirds soar and dive overhead. Ancient mountains rise above the rugged, indented coastline, rounded by the ages and covered with deep forests, opening up here and there to reveal a tranquil pond or moose grazing in a wildflower meadow. At higher elevations, the vegetation

China serves up a dizzying array of dishes for food lovers to try – and when you travel around the country, you can truly appreciate the nuances in flavors and textures. You’ll discover regional variations in ingredients, seasoning and cooking techniques, and the influences of different religious beliefs and cultural customs, especially in the areas along

The story of England stretches back more than 5000 years, which means its impossible to escape the past here. As you wander historic urban centers, mysterious monoliths, misty landscapes, rugged coastlines and national parks, you’ll discover a country filled with unparalleled places to visit that are the more compelling thanks to those who have visited

One of China’s most important tourist cities, Hangzhou, in the eastern province of Zhejiang, is renowned for its natural beauty and classical Chinese scenery. While most visitors to Hangzhou are, understandably, drawn to the city’s famous and undeniably beautiful West Lake, the sheer number of tourists in the area can sometimes be overwhelming. Those seeking

With its sublimely beautiful lakes and mountains, famous trains and quirky culture, Switzerland packs plenty of tourism appeal. But this summer there’s another compelling reason for heading to this landlocked alpine nation: for the final games in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 soccer tournament. Along with Switzerland’s squad, 15 other national teams have qualified: Belgium, Denmark, England,

Shenandoah National Park isn’t exactly bite-sized, but it is well-suited for a one- or two-day visit. This skinny park stretches 105 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where viewpoints overlook the gentle Virginia Piedmont to the east and the farm-dotted Shenandoah Valley to the west. Skyline Drive bisects the park and connects

By numbers alone, the National Park Service crowns the Western USA as the champion of the great outdoors, with the bulk of the country’s national parks clustered in California, Utah and neighboring states. From Virginia up to Maine, only three national parks surface in the service’s Northeast region, but with ethereal cliffsides, waterfront trails, and wild mountaintops,

Visitors to the Azores – the gorgeous volcanic islands in the Atlantic, 870 miles (1400km) from mainland Portugal – can savor beaches of all types. On some islands, you’ll find ocean pools the ocean waves have naturally carved into the coastal tuff, or perhaps soft black-sand beaches. Sometimes locals’ favorite swimming spots have a mix of both. For