Game of Thrones might be total fantasy, but some of the filming locations are very much real, and you can visit them. Number one on everyone’s list is the mythical Dragonstone. While the castle isn’t real, the entrance is, and it’s stunning. The 241 steps you see often enough on the show, actually lead to …

In the Swiss Alps, 3,000 ft (914 m) above sea level, you will find Villa Honegg; a 5-star boutique hotel with some of the most breathtaking views in Switzerland. The 23-room hotel is also home to an outdoor infinity pool that maintains a relaxing, year-round temperature of 34ºC (93ºF). The surrounding panoramic views are something …

A hundred or so people crowd along the edges of Würzburg’s old medieval bridge, the Alte Mainbrücke. It’s midday on a Thursday, but almost everyone is sipping wine, while group of twentysomethings are performing blushingly cheesy—or maybe cheeks are rosy from the rosé—German covers of songs nearly impossible to identify over the chatter brought after …

When American tourists picture the Swiss Alps, they tend to picture luxe ski towns like Klosters, Verbier, and Zermatt. But just a few miles off the beaten path is an idyllic mountain village where everything—every view, every building, every bubbling pot of fondue—is so perfect, it makes your heart hurt. It’s a town of only …

Badlands National Park, SD Image Source: Flickr user Always Shooting The beautiful park filled with stunning rock formations is also filled with wildlife. You might see bison, prairie dogs, or bighorn sheep while exploring the area. They also offer an awesome night sky program where you can take in the beautiful starry skies with telescopes that the park happily …