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Scenic view in Hiroshima Prefecture. Photo courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture You may have seen photographs of a striking torii gate that appears to float on the sea. Among the hundreds of thousands of torii gates in Japan, this one is unique—it was constructed with its foundation set on the seabed of a tidal bay, designed …

More than a postcard moment—this view of Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko during sakura season reflects Japan’s deep cultural reverence for nature, where traditions like hanami turn fleeting blossoms into something timeless. Photo by Unsplash+ in collaboration with Getty Images Japan is a country rich in cultural heritage, traditions and nature. However, beyond the surface, …

Arches National Park, Utah, USA. Photo by Intricate Explorer on Unsplash We began our family’s Red Rock road trip in Flagstaff, Arizona. Here, my wife and our two kids, Nicole and Alex, met up with my parents and brother. From the airport, we rented a van and piled in. Dad took the wheel, Mom sat …

The beautiful and historic Boyne Valley. Image by Hanging Bear Media from Getty Images via Canva On a rainy day in early spring, I hopped on a tour bus with 23 other travelers to travel from Dublin to the Boyne Valley. We were visiting one of my bucket list destinations, and I couldn’t have been …

With longer daylight hours and warm water temperatures, July is the perfect time of year for a beach vacation. But with over 6,000 coastal and lake beaches in the U.S., deciding where to go is no day at the beach. That’s where we come in. We’ve combed the coasts and lakeshores for the best beaches …