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A part-time van lifer at home in Australia, World Nomad Joel heads to Colorado for a meet up, meeting like-minded travelers whose way of life is one of constant movement and a profound sense of freedom. On a road trip north to Idaho, Joel falls in...

This turkey isn’t what it seems. That’s because it’s not actually a raw bird, but a meticulously decorated cake. Sarah Hardy makes incredible realistic cakes and chocolates by hand. From realistic chocolate fossils to severed head cakes, her...

In 2018, over 15,000 tons of Gruyère were sold in Switzerland, making it the most consumed cheese in the country, ahead of mozzarella and Emmentaler. Gruyère cheese is a component of a classic Swiss fondue, along with European dishes like quiche...

If you're going to explore more of your backyard, this is the place to start.

Pigeon Bay is home to one of the most luxurious escapes in NZ.

Here's one of the things I really love about NZ: I keep stumbling across incredible adventures I didn't know about.This one is called River Sledging.

How many would you dare?

From the famed Marienplatz tothe Royal Residence, this group of U.S. tourists visited Munich's highlights. They're traveling with Road Scholar, a non-profit organization that imparts education through travel.

From modern art to traditional customs: Here's a summary of everything you ought to know about Munich.

Two sisters show us around their hometown Zipaquira, which is world-famous for the wonders its salt mines harbor.

Our viewer Ludwig Yorck took a study trip to the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, where he visited the famed Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.

Buddy Valastro is known from the TLC show "Cake Boss," but his small-town bakery, Carlo’s Bakery, has been a staple in Hoboken, New Jersey, since 1910. The bakery is loved for more than its extraordinary cakes, wowing customers with its signatur...

Insider compiled a list of 40 Los Angeles restaurants you need to visit before you die. The list includes institutions like Philippe the Original and highlights up-and-comers like Tacos 1986. Think of this as the quintessential guide to the LA res...

Chris Sayegh is elevating cannabis-infused food with high-end dining. As The Herbal Chef, he adds the proper dosage of THC into his food, which he claims gives diners a euphoric feeling without feeling too high. Insider producer Joe Avella visited...

Lowell Farms Cannabis Cafe is the first legal cannabis café in America. Located in Los Angeles, it features a food menu as well as a cannabis menu for diners to order and openly consume in the dining area or outdoor patio.

Keens is one of the oldest steakhouses in New York City, but it’s arguably more famous for a plate that’s not steak. The restaurant serves over 400 orders of its legendary Mutton Chops each week. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio visited the storie...

American Andrew Roth leads you to the west coast of the USA. In his home city of San Francisco, he shows popular tourist attractions from the Golden State Bridge to Chinatown.

DW viewer Seth Umbenhauer made an impressive video of his hiking trip through Norway, complete with fjords, mountains and waterfalls.

Middle-age cyclist Danette Buchan recalls a three-day journey on an e-bike along some of the rail trails in Central Otago.

By night this tree walk turns into a lantern-lit fairytale.

Autumn is pumpkin-everything season in the US. But did you know cultures around the world use pumpkins in their cooking year-round? In Armenia, the inside of the pumpkin is stuffed with boiled rice, dried fruit, nuts, and honey for a dish called G...

You can make a custom candy bar at Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Create Your Own Candy Bar attraction is separate from the rest of the theme park. For about $27, guests select the type of chocolate, ingredients, and fil...

Whether they're beautiful natural pools like Brazil's rainwater sand dunes or fun man-made pools like Singapore's rooftop infinity pool, here are 38 pools to add to your bucket list.

Sweet and creamy, Camembert holds a special place in the heart of cheese lovers. The iconic cheese originated in the northern French region of Normandy, where it has been made for centuries. Today, France makes 360 million wheels of Camembert each...

Marco, a retired university professor, takes us to some of his favorite places: the ornate church of Sao Francisco de Assis, the old-town district, the market place, a historic train station, and the local parks.

Ligia Mariaca shows us the most interesting spots in her Andean city, which lies over 3,500 meters above sea level. And she reveals a trick to help gasping tourists catch their breath.

The Volklingen complex was shut down in 1986, and the site was later converted into an industrial museum. It was declared a a UNESCO World Heritage Site.in 1994.

Spitsbergen lies halfway between Norway's mainland and the North Pole. The largest settlement on the archipelago is Longyearbyen. Nicole Frolich visits the northernmost town in Europe.

Some travel experts say waiting until the last minute can produce good deals It is because hotels would rather rooms be filled than stay empty.

Who’s ready for a once in a lifetime adventure? Welcome to MojoTravels, and today we're counting down the Reasons You Should Travel to Vietnam This Year. For this list, we’re taking a look at some of the most compelling arguments as to why you...

With the flick of a switch, mountains become movies, as your room turns into a cinema.

Los Angeles' Guerrilla Tacos is shaking up the Mexican food scene thanks to CEO and head chef Wes Avila's unique taco creations. Avila offers a seven-course omakase menu — meaning he chooses what you'll be served. The courses feature the best p...

Hui Lau Shan just opened its first US location in Irvine, California. This famous dessert shop originated in Hong Kong and specializes in desserts made from mangoes. Customers are lining up for hours to try the chain's iconic sweets.

Brook Sabin takes us on a tour of some of the dessert delights that are available in Sydney.

Dooky Chase has been serving the highest quality of Creole cuisine since 1941. While it's known for all of its creole menu items, it's most known for its gumbo and Shrimp Clemenceau.

David Chang's newest Fuku location in Los Angeles has an off-the-menu hot chicken challenge that comes with gloves and a carton of milk and is made with Caroline reapers and scorpion peppers.

Where can you get the best po'boy in New Orleans? A po'boy is a traditional sandwich from Louisiana consisting of roast beef or fried seafood, always served on crispy, fluffy New Orleans French bread. Insider's Herrine Ro and Alana Yzola are explo...

Brook Sabin looks at what's really free on a cruise.

Vistaraku, a company based in India, makes biodegradable plates and bowls from the leaves of the Palash tree.

Goldburger started as a burger pop-up in a backyard, but it recently won LA Food and Wine’s best burger for 2019. They smash onions into a crispy patty and load it up on a soft white bun dripping with American cheese. It’s simple and absolutel...

Cultures around the world have their own ideas on how to say “I do.” From tea ceremonies in China to smashing dishes in Germany, here are seven ways couples celebrate their big day.

Noodles are made in a lot of different ways...there are hot and cold dishes, Italian and Asian interpretations, and several inventions. From noodles being pulled off of a bamboo slide, pasta stuffed with puréed artichokes, and matcha noodles serv...

Cheese from all around the world comes in different forms, textures, and colors, from white to blue. It’s eaten in many different ways, and some cheeses have legends or myths behind their invention Let’s take a look at what cheese looks like a...

Airbnb recently released a list of the top 20 cities around the world that have seen the most growth in bookings for 2020.

Flight attendants know the best strategies about where to sit on an airplane.

Every year, 650 million kilos of Gouda cheese are produced in the Netherlands. Most of it is produced industrially, using pasteurized milk, but there are 280 farmers across the country still making raw-milk boerenkaas, or farmer's cheese. And ther...

Airbnb tours give tourists a chance to decipher the complex world of K-beauty with the help of locals.

Thrilling adventures can be found worldwide. From the world's first human catapult in New Zealand to the steepest roller coaster in Japan. For thrill-seekers around the world, here are 44 thrills to add to your bucket list.

The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles is home to over 250,000 books, but it's most famous for its collection of rare and expensive books.

Delmonico’s says it's the oldest fine-dining restaurant in the United States. It's one of the locations that created staple American dishes such as Baked Alaska, Delmonico steak, and possibly eggs Benedict. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio visited t...

The holidays are almost upon us If you don't plan accordingly for air travel, things can get out of control.

Austin is one of the best places in the country to get barbecue. Joe and Sydney visited four legendary BBQ spots to find the absolute best.

Jim Nakano has owned of The Donut Man in Glendora, California, since 1972. The shop is famous for its fresh strawberry doughnuts, a seasonal menu item that consists of fresh strawberries with homemade glaze stuffed in a round doughnut.

In this episode, Sophie shares the importance of research – at home is fine, but nothing beats local knowledge, perhaps from a driver or a guide, who are already on the ground and can share their insight and intel about the animals and the area.

Whether you're a local or a tourist, street markets offer a special look inside the culture of a city. In Bolivia, the Witches' Market offers traditional medicines and rituals that offer healing and safety. Seattle's Pike Place Market lets guests ...

Tiger Sugar, a boba shop started in Taiwan with a cult following, is opening its first location in Manhattan, and people are waiting hours for a cup.

The best jollof rice: Nigerian, Ghanaian or Senegalese?

Why would you ever stay in a hotel, when you could be here?

Walk into any café in Porto, Portugal, and you'll likely see one common thing on the menu: the Francesinha. This indulgent sandwich now has many variations, but they all include a stack of ham, steak, sausage, and cheese, covered in a tangy tomat...

Flipper's is the OG soufflé pancake in Japan, boasting a cult following throughout Asia. It's finally made the move to the States, opening its first US outpost in Manhattan. With a pancake that takes 10 times as long to make as it does to eat, th...

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina in Manhattan’s Upper East Side added a giant burrata to its menu in early September. The giant burrata is known as figliata, which is mozzarella with smaller mozzarella in cream inside. San Matteo imports its giant b...

Insider went to the most talked-about and viral hot chocolate spots in London, but which one is truly the best of the best?

The Original Rainbow Cone opened in 1926 and became Chicago’s most legendary ice cream destination. The signature ice cream cone is comprised of five flavors: chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (New York vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pist...

Enes Kanter, Swiss-born Turkish national and NBA player, took us to Aba in New York City to try the Turkish staple döner kebab. Insider producer Medha Imam talks to Kanter about kebabs, basketball, Turkey and Kanter’s opposition to Turkish Pres...

5 tips for your next hotel stay.

Foot treading, stomping grapes by foot to extract the juice, is at the heart of the making of authentic port wine. It is a very traditional and labor-intensive method, yet it is still the one producing the finest ports. We visited Quinta de Vargel...

From avocado gelato, meatless burgers, and blue algae acai bowls, here are 24 vegan dishes to try before you die.

Join world nomad, Ash Bhardwaj, as he explores the unusual and very different sauna etiquette traditions of arctic countries. Not one to hold back, Ash fully immerses himself (quite literally) in the customs of the sauna whether it's jumping naked...

Only by visiting our own backyard will we get a better appreciation of what needs to be done to protect our endangered ecosystems.

Costa Rica and NZ ranked world's best.

A brief history of New Zealand's horticultural mascots

Some people have careers doing really awesome things. Whether it's a professional contortionist, a creature performer, or an etiquette teacher, you can make a career out of anything.

Auckland’s newest luxury hotel has teamed up with fashion house WORLD to create one of the city’s most unique spaces.

Tokyo will excite and challenge you in a way no other Asian city will.

Welcome to Koyasan, the spiritual epicentre of Japan, where everything is on a grand scale.

Hiroshima is a place that you can't help being emotionally affected by.

A hidden waterfall near Pauanui is a popular swimming spot for a select few.

Channel you inner James Bond with these museums on the shady world of spies and cold wars.​

Did you know there were once real skeletons on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction? That's the legend, anyway...

There are some mysteries that no amount of internet sleuthing can solve. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the most well-guarded, exclusive, and private places in the world, where any number of untold secrets might very well be hidden. ...

Some people love pickles and some people love ice cream, but what if you put them together? From nacho doughnuts to boba mimosas, here are 40 wild food mash-ups to try before you die.

Limoncello is one of the most popular Italian liqueurs. We visited Villa Divina, a villa on the Amalfi Coast with 600 lemon trees.

From Katz's Deli for a pastrami sandwich on rye to a slice at Lucali, here are 31 restaurants in New York City you have to try before you die.

From fairytale castles to hidden hot springs, here are 10 of Europe's best hidden gems.

There's a faint crunch of feet on the forest floor. It's a haunting sound. It's a crunch of confidence, the crunch of an ambush. The Mudmen are here.

From overlooking our tallest mountain to a remote part of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand has some beautifully situated baths.

Hidden on the waterfront, this glass-edged pool overlooks the Auckland harbour.

This buoyant bar floats in Fiji, and serves some of the best pizza around.

The original Mamoun's Falafel has been serving Middle Eastern staples to customers in New York City's Greenwich Village since 1971. New Yorkers highly recommend Mamoun's Falafel for its authentic taste and rich history. Insider producer Medha Imam...

The ski fields are open early, the blue skies are out, and the school holidays are about to begin: so is it time for the ultimate snow escape?

When it comes to beauty and affordability, one region rises above the rest.

NYC's best South Indian food is hidden in a temple basement

Emmentaler is the world's largest and most copied cheese cheese — Here's how it's made.

Why oxtail is a Jamaican delicacy

Cheaper fares are great, but what about more regional routes?

In Tanzania, young Maasai men go through a ceremony that marks their maturity into manhood. Now considered ready to become warriors, the young men listen to stories and are tormented by the other tribesmen to make them aggressive and strong ahead ...

In the east African country of Tanzania, Stephanie Vermillion summits Mount Kilimanjaro with a team of local soccer-loving porters. Overcoming the barriers to communication, and the fact that the hikers and the porters don't share the same verbal ...

An unexpected viewing of the famed Northern Lights is just the start of World Nomads' Ash Bhardwaj's Norwegian adventure. Chancing upon the Finnmarkslopet, the gruelling dog-sled race, Ash is inspired to find out more about the animals and the tra...

Donkey Bay Inn is hidden in the Bay of Islands.

Cycle through water in Limburg, Belgium, at the ponds region of Bokrijk in De Wijers. The experience was listed in Time Magazine's "World's 100 Greatest Places 2018."