• Perito Moreno Glacier | Argentina
    South America

    Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

    Step onto the blue ice of Patagonia with this guide to trekking the Perito Moreno Glacier. From the "sonic booms" of calving ice to whiskey on the rocks in Los Glaciares National Park, discover the otherworldly beauty of El Calafate’s most iconic giant.

  • Ein Gedi Reserve | Israel
    Middle East

    Ein Gedi Reserve, Israel

    Experience the biblical beauty of Ein Gedi Reserve in Israel. Hike the Nahal David trail to the Shulamit Waterfall, encounter wild ibex on canyon walls, and discover the desert oasis where David once hid from King Saul. A must-visit 1,300 feet below sea level.

  • La Concha Beach | San Sebastian, Spain
    Iberia

    Beaches of the Basque Coast

    Relive the vibrant colors of the Basque Coast, from the iconic white sands of San Sebastián’s Playa de la Concha to the rugged flysch of Zumaia. Discover a relaxed alternative to the French Riviera with world-class gastronomy and Atlantic vistas.

  • Getaria, Spain
    Iberia

    Getaria, Spain

    Planning a trip to the Basque Coast? Don't miss Getaria. From the historic Church of San Salvador to the story of Juan Sebastián de Elcano, explore this picturesque village just 16 miles from San Sebastián.

  • Ruta del Flysch | Zumaia, Spain
    Iberia

    Ruta del Flysch, Zumaia, Spain

    Set within the Basque Coast Geopark, the Ruta del Flysch offers visitors 13 miles of scenic coastal trails, access to secluded coves, close-up views of some remarkable rock formations, and a chance to see over 60 million years of Earth’s history in the making. The Basque region is situated at the intersection of the Western Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean. Positioned literally along the brink of this formidable mountain chain, the Ruta del Flysch boasts miles of wave-cut cliffs (flysch)…

  • Civita di Bagnoregio | Umbria, Italy
    Mediterranean

    Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy

    There really is no other place quite like Civita di Bagnoregio. Accessible solely by a quarter-mile long footbridge, this remote little commune is perched atop an island of volcanic tufa, amid the windswept canyons of the Tiber River valley. Founded by the Etruscans in the 5th century BCE, Civita thrived for hundreds of years before it began to literally crumble in the 16th century. The sliver of earth that once connected Civita to neighboring village Bagnoregio eventually eroded away, isolating…

  • Val d'Orcia | Tuscany
    Mediterranean

    Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

    I had my Tuscan photo-op fantasy fulfilled while driving through the Val d’Orcia. Verdant hills, quintessential cypress rows, perfectly manicured vineyards, historic ridgetop villages—these are the vistas that abound in the Val d’Orcia. Throw in a perfectly sunny day in autumn, and you’ll be propelled into a photo-taking frenzy like I was. Although I must say, while I was fortunate enough to snap some striking shots, there is no replacement for experiencing this slice of Italian countryside other than being…