Marisa LaScala
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Incredible Views from the Tallest Observation Wheels in the World
Not your run-of-the-mill state-fair Ferris wheels, the tallest observation wheels in the world take you hundreds of feet above their cities’ skylines. → Read More
Car-Free Destinations for Your Next Island Vacation
Leave the traffic behind and blow all the gas money because you'll be hiking, biking, and walking to get around these islands. → Read More
Sky-High History: Landmarks With Amazing Views
These structures, all built before the 20th century, offer bird's-eye views that have stood the test of time, and offer a little bit of history to go with them. → Read More
Oscars 2015: Trips Inspired by the Best Picture Nominees
Travel to the filming locations and inspiration behind this year's crop of Oscar Best Picture nominees, including *Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel,* and *Selma.* → Read More
Our Favorite Pop-Up Ice Skating Rinks Around the World
When the temperature drops, pop-up ice rinks bring urban skating to these cities. → Read More
Cemeteries So Beautiful, You Wouldn't Mind Spending Eternity In Them
Graveyards aren't all spooky places. With scenic views, lush greenery, impressive architecture, and history to boot, these cemeteries are practically travel destinations in themselves. → Read More
Rooftop Bars Where You Can Drink In the View
When you want more than just a cocktail, head to one of these rooftop bars, where the price of a drink gets you access to some rarified scenery. → Read More
Rooftop Bars Where You Can Drink In the View
When you want more than just a cocktail, head to one of these rooftop bars, where the price of a drink gets you access to some rarified scenery. → Read More
A Hot Tub Cinema? Our Favorite Outdoor Movie Venues
Who needs a drive-in? No cars are required to enjoy these outdoor screenings hosted in historic places, cemeteries, and yes, a hot tub. → Read More
The Craziest New Roller Coasters and Thrill Rides in the U.S.
Find record-shattering speeds, mind-bending loops, and heart stopping drops among this year's new crop of roller coasters, drop towers, and other rides. → Read More
The Craziest New Roller Coasters and Thrill Rides in the U.S.
Find record-shattering speeds, mind-bending loops, and heart stopping drops among this year's new crop of roller coasters, drop towers, and other rides. → Read More
The Craziest New Roller Coasters and Thrill Rides in the U.S.
Find record-shattering speeds, mind-bending loops, and heart stopping drops among this year's new crop of roller coasters, drop towers, and other rides. → Read More
Extreme Drives: The 10 Scariest Highways for White-Knuckle Road Trips
Buckle up for a tour of highways with hairpin turns, steep cliffs, narrow lanes, extreme weather, and dizzying heights. → Read More
Extreme Drives: The 10 Scariest Highways for White-Knuckle Road Trips
Buckle up for a tour of highways with hairpin turns, steep cliffs, narrow lanes, extreme weather, and dizzying heights. → Read More
Beautiful Gardens in the Middle of Cities
Next time you need to escape city life, duck into one of these (gorgeous) public urban gardens—from Barcelona to Singapore, Rio to Rome. → Read More
Beautiful Gardens in the Middle of Cities
Next time you need to escape city life, duck into one of these (gorgeous) public urban gardens—from Barcelona to Singapore, Rio to Rome. → Read More
10 Weird Tourist Attractions
An homage to Stonehenge made of classic cars. A museum devoted to instant noodles. A gnome reserve. We track down some of the world’s wackiest tourist attractions. → Read More
Observation Decks with Amazing Bird's-Eye Views
These incredible viewing platforms located atop soaring skyscrapers offer 360-degree views over cities like Paris, New York, and Shanghai. → Read More
Observation Decks with Amazing Bird's-Eye Views
These incredible viewing platforms located atop soaring skyscrapers offer 360-degree views over cities like Paris, New York, and Shanghai. → Read More
Inactive Volcanoes You Can Visit
Enjoy the drama of nature's violent geological history—without the fear of molten lava—by visiting one of these extinct, inactive, or dormant volcanoes. Plus, they're all just stunning. → Read More