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2 days ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
Anthony Bourdain Strongly Advised Against Partaking In This Coveted Hotel Service
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Anthony Bourdain is a beloved public figure in the world of travel, even posthumously. His adventurous television shows like "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" helped viewers learn about local communities all over the globe, including some far off the tourist path.
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3 days ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
A Quirky Texas Attraction In The Heart Of Austin Is A Throwback 'Dime Store Museum'
Austin, Texas is filled with historic buildings, contemporary hangouts, and ultra-modern skyscrapers. Austin's amazing live music venues have also helped give it the nickname of "Live Music Capital of the World." However, this sprawling city of contrasts and entertainment has another tagline floating around.
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3 days ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
Rushing Water And Mountain Views Are Endless At One Of The Prettiest Drives In The Smokies
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The Great Smoky Mountains — also known as the Smokies — cover acres and acres of forested lands along Tennessee's border with North Carolina. Much of this region is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most popular national parks in the United States.
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5 days ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
Japan Is Following Other Countries With New Tourist Tax Changes
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Overtourism — the phenomenon of too many tourists overwhelming cultural attractions, local populations, and natural spaces — is an upsetting travel nuisance that only seems to be getting worse. More and more popular destinations around the world are looking to implement plans to combat overtourism.
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6 days ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
Is It Ever Okay To Swim With Whales On A Trip? A Marine Biologist Weighs In
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Animal attractions or activities are incredibly popular for tourists around the world. Whether your going on safari in Africa or visiting incredible zoos across America, encounters with wildlife can be major itinerary highlights.
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1 week ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
Visiting the beloved national parks of the United States takes a bit of pre-planning. Some of the most visited national parks require reservations and you will likely want to spend more than one day exploring too, adding more to your prior research. Thankfully, most national parks in the U.S. have onsite lodging. Camping is a popular lodging option for the outdoorsy looking to visit the most beautiful places in America, but there is a potential drawback to camping at a national park.
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1 week ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
Rick Steves Says This Historic, Car-Free Fishing Port In England Is Now A Total Tourist Trap
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After globetrotting for the past few decades, Rick Steves has offered countless travel tips to his fans and future prospective travelers. This is especially true in Europe, as the continent is the subject matter of his many guidebooks and tours. Steves usually sings the praises of each corner of this land.
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2 weeks ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
Among the many things to love about Paris is that it is incredibly photogenic. It seems that everywhere you look, there are amazing feats of architecture or sidewalk cafes fit for a movie scene. However, some of the lengths to which tourists go to get the perfect photo can get on locals' nerves. A recent TikTok showed tourists standing in the middle of a multi-lane road leading to the Eiffel Tower just to get that perfect shot of the iconic landmark square in the middle of the lens.
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3 weeks ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
One College With A Unique Artifact Is On Rick Steves' List Of Top European Universities
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The United States is home to dozens of so-called "college towns," wherein the town itself is known for its university affiliation, and perhaps little else. There are a few universities in the U.S. that could potentially double as tourist attractions, like Yale or Columbia. In Europe, however, this is taken to another level.
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3 weeks ago | 
explore.com | Anna Robinson
One Of Florida's Best-Kept Secrets Is A Series Of Serene Islands With Uncrowded Beaches
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Florida offers nature and wildlife found in few other places across the United States. From its panhandle to its barrier islands and everywhere in between, you'll find marshlands, natural springs, white sand beaches, and national parks — one of which is almost completely underwater.
