The most beautiful state parks in the USA

Autonomous cars have come a long way since Google's self-driving car project started back in 2009. 

New York? San Francisco? When it comes to romance, they have nothing on … Biloxi, Mississippi?

Looking for some inspiration for a Valentine’s Day gift? Take an idea from your fellow Americans, who are searching for some sweet and hilarious gifts to give their loved ones this year.

Endless miles of scenic highways that wind coast to coast and meander around breathtaking natural wonders and ever-changing landscapes make hitting the open road second nature in the US. When it comes to the Midwest there’s often a misconception that it’s all about flyover states and repetitive countryside. But away from the big cities, industrial centers, and sprawling farmland, you can stumble upon some of the most European cities in America.

It’s time for a road trip across the American Northeast. Whether you’re after a series of good hikes, fall foliage, or just some time for you and your partner to break away from it all and reconnect, these remote Airbnb properties will do the trick. The one common theme of the most wish-listed Airbnbs in the Northeast? Residents in and travelers to the region have a penchant for elevated crashpads — most of these popular New England Airbnbs are treehouses.

The most visited attraction in Barcelona, Park Güell gives La Sagrada Família, the most iconic building in the city, some stiff competition. Just like the extraordinary church, the park is one of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s marvellous creations, of which there are seven in Barcelona (all are UNESCO World Heritage sites). Now famous throughout the world for their extraordinary colors, pattern, shapes, and decorative elements, Gaudí’s works can easily be visited, including Park Güell where you can spend hours roaming the beautiful 30 acres.

It may be hard to believe, but there’s a place in England where the sand is fine and white, the sea is turquoise blue, and the sun shines more than just about anywhere else in the country. In this dream-like place, you can surf, you can sunbathe (and even get a tan), you can hike coastal paths, valleys, and moors, and you can stuff you face with cream teas and pasties. You guess it, Cornwall, England, is a must-see when in Britain. Lucky for you, it’s only a direct train ride away from London.

Charleston, South Carolina, may be known for its harborfront promenade lined with candy-colored, antebellum-style, million-dollar mansions. Or for its she-crab soup, shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and other delicacies on the menus of the city’s famed restaurants.  

Ghost stories are fun. Though folk tales and flatout fabrications abound, the best of them prompt us to ponder the lives of those who inhabited the world before us.

Dreaming of adventure in the great outdoors? Wondering which state should top your next travel bucket list? It’s time you considered Colorado.

There are so many great US cities that there's almost too much choice when planning a short break. Whether you want to chase the sunshine, stuff yourself silly, or check out the best local beats, we’ve got it covered. These are the best US cities for a weekend away.

The Middle East is a paradox. Located at the cultural crossroads between east and west, the region nowadays tends to make headlines for all the wrong reasons, but also served as one of the major cradles of human civilization and birthplace of the world’s three great monotheisms.