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The World’s 10 Most Peaceful Countries in 2025

The Global Peace Index attempts to answer the question: What makes a country feel calm and safe? For travelers, it’s a handy tool for finding ideal places to visit. Check out the top 10 most peaceful countries in 2025.

10 Beautiful European Cities You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

You could spend weeks, months, or even years traveling across Europe without seeing every place you’d like to, but checking a few of these lesser-visited European cities off your list is a good start.

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15 College Towns That Double as Great Tourist Destinations

Many colleges and universities in the U.S. are located in equally gorgeous towns worthy of a visit in their own right — even if your student days are long gone.

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This Fairy-Tale Castle Just Earned UNESCO Status

This year, one of Europe's most famous landmarks — a postcard-perfect fairy-tale castle tucked away in Germany's Bavarian Alps — joined the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for the first time.

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5 Small U.S. Cities With Incredible Food Scenes

Savvy travelers know that you don’t have to visit a big city to eat well. Small cities across the U.S. are serving up seriously good food — here are five you shouldn't miss.

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