25 Most Beautiful Places in Japan

Japan is renowned for its delicate cherry blossoms and mesmerizing bamboo forests, but that’s only the beginning of the country’s charms. From the snowy wilderness of Hokkaido to the tropical forests of Okinawa, Japan has enough natural wonders to keep you in awe. Come explore some of the most stunning places across the country’s 47 prefectures. 01of…

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This 50-mile Coastal Walk in Australia Has Clifftop Views, Secluded Beaches, and Ancient Cultural Sites

With more than 150 miles of spectacular shoreline, Sydney is an ocean lover’s paradise. Its lush headlands offer views from all angles — especially when dolphins and whales put on a show — and beachside suburbs drip with local culture and flavor. And now, thanks to a multiday coastal walk that connects many of the city’s iconic…

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This Small Town in North Carolina’s ‘Land of Waterfalls’ Has Famous White Squirrels and Great Live Music and Art Scenes

In many ways, Western North Carolina destinations — like Asheville, Highlands, Hot Springs, and Waynesville, to name just a few — are quite similar. There’s typically a genuine appreciation of art, music, food, and craft beer, and life tends to revolve around the great outdoors. And why shouldn’t it? The Appalachian Mountains have created a…

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This Lesser-known Destination in Japan Has Beautiful Natural Landscapes, Serene Temples, and the Country’s Oldest Resort Hotel

Forest-wrapped shrines. Powerful waterfalls. Ancient temples. Natural hot springs. Centuries-old craftsmanship. Ruby-red strawberries. Mirror-smooth lakes. And the country’s oldest resort hotel. There is one destination in Japan that ticks all the boxes, from historical landmarks and delicious cuisine to a serene natural landscape encompassing a scenic national park. And perhaps best of all? Not only is it a lesser-known — and…

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Australia’s ‘Humpback Highway’ Takes Whale Watchers From Coastal Towns to the Great Barrier Reef

From April to November, Australia’s east coast transforms into a “humpback highway” as tens of thousands of humpbacks, southern right whales, blue whales, and orcas migrate from Antarctica to give birth and raise their young in the warmer waters. Along the way, they visit coastal towns and ports, from southwest Victoria right up to the Great Barrier Reef,…

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