When you think of European travel, you'll probably (and understandably) think it centers around iconic food, historic cities, and beautiful small towns. But there's a case to be made for traveling the continent for the national parks alone.

This list of European national parks doesn't cover the full scope of what's available to see, but it's a great place to start with some of our favorites.

The appeal of wild camping, sleeping under the stars, waking up to fresh air, and truly getting away from organized campsites is easy to see. Who doesn’t want to spontaneously grab a backpack and escape it all for a few days?

But a wild camping trip requires more preparation than a stay at your average campground. Here's how.

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July Edition

Luxury hotels are getting weird, and we're honestly here for it. One of our editors is obsessed with a former maximum-security prison in Japan that's now a 48-room luxury hotel.

Trade your room key for a cell key and check out the latest luxury hotel trend.

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The French Alps are famous for big things: Mont Blanc, sweeping landscapes, and Lyon's centuries-old architecture. But one of the best ways to experience that grandeur is to think small.

These three storybook towns make for the perfect Alpine itinerary.

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All along 23 miles of sand at Daytona Beach, you can spend your morning with surf lessons and skimboarding, your afternoon with waterslides and go-karts, and your evening with turtle hospitals, shark encounters, and oceanfront concerts.

Here's how to plan the ultimate family beach trip, from where to stay to what to pack.

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