What makes a great beach all depends on the traveler. Some prefer wide stretches of sand with ample activities and throngs of people to watch, while others desire deserted shorelines with calm waters.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. Sightseeing isn’t just a daytime activity. After the sun goes down and ...

Located in southeastern Europe, Greece as an independent nation is young, existing since the 19th century. Its civilization, however, is one of history’s oldest and most influential, credited ...

Narrated by Bill Nighy, explore the wealth of stories nestled along the world's iconic waterways - from the Niagara and the Potomac, to Scotland's River Spey and France's River Dordogne.