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8 Spectacular Hot Air Balloon Rides That Will Take Your Breath Away

Unlike the adrenaline rush of skydiving or bungee jumping, hot air ballooning offers a peaceful thrill. Let's look at some amazing places to take to the sky in style!

Frayed Passport2025-04-03T18:50:42-04:00Categories: Adventure Travel, Africa, Australia and the Pacific, Blog Posts, Europe, Middle East, North America|Tags: Egypt, France, Mexico, New Zealand, Tanzania, Turkey, United States|

Ancient Stargazing: 7 Incredible Sites Where Our Ancestors Tracked the Cosmos

Long before telescopes or NASA, ancient civilizations built innovative structures to track stars, plan calendars, and determine when to plant crops - and you can visit them today!

Frayed Passport2025-04-03T16:01:42-04:00Categories: Africa, Blog Posts, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America|Tags: Egypt, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, United Kingdom, United States|

Happy Birthday, Aries! Here Are 12 Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Style

Aries crave challenges, excitement, and spontaneity—so you may love these destinations that allow you to push your physical limits and explore!

Frayed Passport2025-02-10T12:50:39-05:00Categories: Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Central America, Middle East, North America, Pop Culture Travel, South America, Traveler Personas|Tags: Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Iceland, Japan, Jordan, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, United Arab Emirates|

12 Incredible Motorcycle Routes to Add to Your Bucket List: Route 66, Trollstigen, the Garden Route & More

For those who crave the thrill of the open road, these legendary motorcycle routes serve up incredible views and enough twists and turns to make any ride an adventure.

Frayed Passport2025-02-20T13:38:36-05:00Categories: Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Blog Posts, Europe, North America, South America|Tags: Argentina, Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, South Africa, United States|

Happy Birthday, Pisces! Here Are 12 Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Style

Pisces thrive in places that are quiet, serene, and soulful, with an air of mystery or enchantment—here are 12 you might love for your next vacation!

Frayed Passport2025-02-10T12:50:47-05:00Categories: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Pop Culture Travel, Traveler Personas|Tags: Austria, Canada, Faroe Islands, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, United Kingdom|

Where to Travel If You’re Secretly Hoping for a Meet-Cute

Not every destination sets the stage for a cinematic moment. Some are too chaotic, and others too quiet. But then there are the perfect ones where meet-cutes just happen!

Frayed Passport2025-02-14T10:48:54-05:00Categories: Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Blog Posts, Couples, Family, and Group Travel, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, Traveler Personas|Tags: Argentina, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Thailand, Turkey, United States|

The Mystery of the Singing Sand Dunes: Why Some Deserts Make Strange Noises at Night

Deep in the desert, massive sand dunes produce haunting sounds ranging from deep, resonant booms to high-pitched whistles. How does this happen, and where can you see it?

Sarah Stone2025-02-13T10:36:06-05:00Categories: Africa, Asia, Blog Posts, Middle East, North America, Trivia & Fun Facts|Tags: China, Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen|

6 Fascinating Car-Free Villages and Cities Around the World

These car-free villages offer cleaner air, quieter streets, and a more immersive travel experience, where you can slow down and appreciate your surroundings.