Trekking Up a Live Volcano in Ethiopia, lava lake in the crater of Erta Ale, as seen in the weekend journal.

10 Resort Spas for Athletes, after an intense surfing lesson, Aquatic Renewal therapy awaits at The Spa at Travaasa Hana, Maui.

Moroccan village of Taghazout has gone from a hippie secret to world-renowned surf destination, yet somehow hasn’t lost its charm.

Some of Europe’s best waves aren’t found in the balmy Atlantic but against a backdrop of glaciers and volcanoes. Welcome to Iceland, the surf destination of the moment.

Industrial-Chic Hotels, 10 converted buildings, from humble to high design. Pictured, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul.

Christmas Castles - Newport mansions get all dolled up for the holidays.

10 Spectacular Hotel Breakfasts, from lavish spreads to well-edited gourmet menus. Pick out your own eggs in Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland.

A locals guide to NYC through the lens of photographer Ruben Hughes.

Rumpl ~ inspired by outdoor gear (think sleeping bags and cozy down jackets) these are blankets! From throw sized to bed sized, you can take them with you in a stuff sack and wash them easily thanks to the synthetic fill.

Visiting Forty North Oyster Farms, Mantoloking, New Jersey.

The Airport Luxury-Lounge Showdown. Pictured, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, wsjournal.

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico through the local lens of design studio Zinegraph.

Built atop a 90 foot rock headland and reaching all the way down to its own private dock, 'Steele Point' offers a 360 degree panorama of ocean, yachts and islands, and unobstructed views of the opalescent waters below.

'Hoshizuna' or Star-Shaped Sand on Iriomote Island, Japan. Tiny skeletons of the offspring of the Southern Cross and the North Star, killed by a giant serpent, according to local legend.

A wild coast escape and Thanksgiving dinner in Big Sur, California.

Cabanas no Rio, Comporta, Portugal, hideaway to relax, recharge, enjoy nature. Two old fisherman huts, idyllic with breathtaking views and wi-fi. By architect Manuel Aires Mateus.

Ms G's Executive Chef, Dan Hong picks his favorite Off-Duty Eats in this Sydney City Guide.

My Food Park HTX, Houston, gastronomic phenomenon of gathered food trucks serving signature street food.

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Mini guide to excursions from Reykjavik, from bbc travel. Bobbing in a geothermal pool at the Blue Lagoon Spa.

What to do, see and eat in Venice, CA.

12 Interesting Causeways Around the World. In Great Salt Lake, Utah, the water on the north side usually has a distinct reddish tint, while on the south side is greenish-blue.

Patagonia Expedition Sewing Kit ~ complete with two piece awl machined from high-quality 7075 aluminum alloy...

Around the World in 80 Drinks, infographic that delves into the world’s most popular drinks, and countries which produce them, better than anyone else.

The Floating Cinema, Kudu Island, Thailand, movie-goer in paradise.

The VIA Rail Canadian stops briefly in Jasper en route to Vancouver from Toronto. You'll see just enough to make you want to go back!

10 ultimate U.S. adventures. Book a flight on G-Force One to Achieve Zero Gravity, in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Uetliberg, local recreation area in Zurich, with panoramic view of the entire city and lake. Hiking trails double as winter sledding runs.

Finding affordable hotels in pricey cities, from cnn travel. Pictured, Claska, a boutique hotel, Tokyo Meguro district.

Swimming with dolphins off the Kona coast.

The view from 4 World Trade Center, the newest building to open in lower Manhattan's World Trade Center complex.

Indoor Ski Parks Around the World - Scotland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, and pictured, Dubai, UAE, as seen in the weekend journal.

The Norman Castle in Erice, Sicily, also known as the Venus Castle, historically with its fulcrum and origin in the goddess of fertility.

Niseko, Japan's Luxury Ski Resort, on Hokkaido. Slideshow of the top ski resort in Asia, from the weekend journal.

Adventure Vacation in the Seychelles. Hillside villas of Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, hidden in the jungle on Mahé, from the weekend journal.

Stockholm Metro, the world's largest underground art museum.

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Scents of Kentucky Fried Chicken Candle. A candle that smells like fried chicken.

Orda Cave in Perm, Russia, largest underwater gypsum crystal cave in the world, with crystal clear waters - deep, dark, and frightening.

Discovering Montreal on foot with Montreal Food Tours, a great way to get to know the city through the eyes of locals!

Taghazout, sleepy fishing village on the coast of Morocco, home to some of the best surf in Africa,, and camels on the beach!

Staycation at Big Sur's Ventana Inn & Spa.

Acqua Alta Bookshop in Venice, the most poetic bookshop in the world!

Water Discus Hotel, architectural wonder to be built in Dubai, half-submerged underwater hotel, complete with below-sea-level rooms offering breathtaking views.

Puerto Rico, tropical climate and biodiversity, a treasure trove for nature and adventure lovers, through the local lens of photographer Fernando Samalot.