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Piazza Umberto I, popularly known as the Piazzetta, is the place to see and be seen in Capri, as folks gather day and night for a coffee or a cocktail. Photo by Amy Laughinghouse

Capri, Italy: Capricious Beauty

Capri is known as a fashionista’s paradise. But look beyond the celebrities and bling, and you’ll discover the wild side of this Italian isle.

American Samoa is located in the heart of Polynesia. Photo by American Samoa Visitors Bureau

American Samoa 101: An Island Introduction

Located 2,300 miles southwest of Hawaii, these volcanic islands are remote, but worth the trip.

Spain

The Way of St. James: El Camino de Santiago

A pilgrimage on this path can last for days, weeks or months as you trek toward Santiago de Compostela.

Vancouver Island

Simple Gifts: Vancouver Island Nature

A seaside stroll and a forest walk in Nanaimo offer a chance to get back to nature.

Zion National Park

Over the Edge: Canyoneering in Zion National Park

Zion National Park draws thousands of climbers each year. Here’s why.

Why I Walked 1,400 Miles: Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Why I Walked 1,400 Miles: Hiking the Appalachian Trail

One woman’s journey from confused city slicker to experienced outdoors enthusiast.

Chile's Lakes

Chile’s Alps: Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

Buses and ferries transport visitors through a scenic pass of jagged, snowcapped mountains and fjord-like lakes.

It's so quiet at De Hoge National Park that the sound of your bike is all you hear.

Holland’s Hidden Treasure: Hoge Veluwe National Park

Two wheels are all you need to explore De Hoge Veluwe National Park, a sprawling wilderness in the Netherlands.

Easter Island

Soul-searching on Easter Island

Raw and natural, Easter Island is also remote and isolated enough to do some serious soul-searching.

Zadar

Zadar, Croatia: A Day on the Dalmatian Coast

Hear the symphony of the sea and learn a little history while wandering through this small Croatian town on the Adriatic Coast.