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More than 1,200 places are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here are some of our favorites.

Four new U.S. national monuments have recently been designated, including scenic desert and mountain landscapes in California and landmarks that commemorate important women’s and Indigenous history on the East Coast.

Explore lesser-known ruins, meet the people of the valleys, and skip the lines in Lima.

From one of Europe’s last wild places to a verdant island in Japan, a grand German castle complex to imperial palaces in China, these striking UNESCO sites could inspire your next journey abroad.

A new executive order is designed to strengthen the NPS’s recognition of women’s history landmarks.

Traveling to Peru’s famed Inca citadel is an epic trip worth taking at least once in your life. Here’s how to make the most of it, whether you’re hiking or arriving in style on a luxury train.

The history—and controversy—surrounding one of Mexico’s most popular landforms.

From a historic church to a quiet grave site, Auburn, New York, tells the story of Harriet Tubman’s life after the Underground Railroad and why those final 50 years are as important as her courageous rescues.

These UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lebanon, Scotland, and Ethiopia are all worth the trip.

The 2026 expansion adds sites across the South, including a Virginia courthouse tied to the court case “Loving v. Virginia” and two music museums in Nashville.

An island resident shares insider tips for avoiding Bali’s busiest spots, with recommendations for quieter villages, lesser-known temples, and local night markets.

Opting to fly from a regional airport can mean lower costs, shorter lines, and fewer crowds, often without sacrificing convenience or route options.

For a comprehensive look at the effects of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius—and to lessen the crowds at Pompeii itself—visitors are encouraged to explore other “Vesuvian” cities and sites in the region as well.

After a devastating fire in 2019, the Paris landmark began welcoming visitors once again on December 7.

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.