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Make your hotel stay part of the adventure

The World's Most Extreme Places

The World's Underrated Parks

Don’t limit yourself to parks most people tell you to visit

Best-Kept Secret Spots

These off-the-beaten path destinations will delight and revive you on your next vacation

The World's 25 Scariest Bridges

If you’re afraid of heights, don’t look. But if you’re ready for high-anxiety thrills, check these out.

25 Most Disappointing Hotspots

You won’t miss much, so go to a more exciting place instead

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If lifting weights and perfecting your squat isn't doing it for you, try these day-to-day methods

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