European Christmas Markets 2026: Best Cities and Dates
The best European Christmas markets for 2026, from Nuremberg and Strasbourg to Tallinn, with opening dates and the quieter local markets worth finding.
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Written by Kristian Ranstrom
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Where to See the Northern Lights: 5 Best Places to Go
Where to see the northern lights in Fairbanks, Yellowknife, Iceland, Tromsø and Abisko, with the local viewing spots, best months and how many nights to stay.
Presidential Libraries Road Trip: Routes to All 13
Four regional road trips that link all 13 presidential libraries, plus the new Obama and Theodore Roosevelt centers, with hours, prices, and local stops.
Ghost Towns You Can Actually Visit: 20 Across the US
Twenty real ghost towns you can walk through, from Bodie and Rhyolite to Kennecott and Thurmond, with hours, fees, road conditions, and the quiet ones nearby.
Best Scenic Train Rides by Continent: 20 Top Routes
The most scenic train rides on every continent, from the Bernina Express and Kandy to Ella to the TranzAlpine, plus the cheap local trains that beat them.
North Carolina Gem Mining: Franklin, Spruce Pine, Hiddenite
Where to go gem mining in North Carolina: native ruby digs in Franklin, Spruce Pine's mineral belt, emerald creeking in Hiddenite, prices, seasons, and tips.
The Easiest US State Highpoints You Can Drive or Walk Up
Eighteen state highpoints you can drive to or reach on a short walk, from Britton Hill to Mount Washington, with access quirks, seasons, and local stops.
Crater of Diamonds State Park: How to Dig for Real Diamonds
Plan a trip to Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds: fees, the best weather to search, wet vs. dry sifting, where to stay on Lake Greeson, and nearby hidden gems.
Albuquerque Travel Guide: Balloons, Petroglyphs & Red Chile
Plan an Albuquerque trip: Balloon Fiesta tips, the quiet petroglyph canyon locals hike, the Sandia tram, the BioPark Zoo, and where to eat real red chile.
Dollywood with Kids: A Family Guide to Pigeon Forge
Plan a family trip to Dollywood: rides by height, the new NightFlight Expedition, festival seasons, Splash Country, and the quiet Smokies spots locals use.
Mountain Coasters Around the US: Where to Ride
How mountain coasters work, what they cost, and the best ones to ride across the US, from the Colorado Rockies to the Smokies and New England.
Leaf Peeping in Vermont: A Fall Foliage Road Trip Guide
When and where Vermont's fall foliage peaks, region by region: the Northeast Kingdom, Route 100, Woodstock, and local overlooks and eats that beat the crowds.