In an age of increased globalization, where the skyscraper overtakes the cottage, wouldn't it be nice to step into a real life fairy tale every once in a while? Thanks to these hidden gems around Europe, you can. There are a variety of idyllic towns-- some of them strangely identical to ones depicted and described in classical fairy tales-- still scattered around the continent, seemingly untouched by time. (MORE: ) Visiting these towns, it’s pretty easy to see where fairy...

Greg Cayea and Heather Thompson, pictured here in the Oregon Coast, broke the world record for the longest road trip in one country after traveling over 29,500 miles through 39 states. (Greg Cayea / scrambledgregs.com) Many of us dream of taking an epic road trip across the United States, but one couple is not only currently fulfilling a dream, they are breaking records with a remarkable journey. and Heather Thompson started their trip in Arizona in July with the goal...

There may still be a couple of months left in 2016, but it doesn't hurt to plan ahead and start making travel plans for 2017. And travel publisher has made planning your vacation even easier with its recently released list of the Best Destinations to visit in the next year. Where should you go? The USA's neighbor to the north topped the list for Best Countries to Visit in 2017. Lonely Planetcites Canada's 150th anniversary, its cities' livability rankings and...