In Austria, it is astonishing how long some hotels have been in business. But, although the Goldener Adler can trace its history back to 1390, there is nothing stuffy about this famous hostelry. In the pedestrianised Old Town, sights such as the Goldenes Dachl and the Hofburg are steps away. See the full post >

This 25-room hotel is more value for money than basic. Rooms are well designed and practical. For those on a budget, this is a great choice. Across the street are stops for trams and the airport bus; on foot, the Old Town is minutes away. See the full post >

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A contemporary sibling of the city’s olde worlde Hotel Schwarzer Adler. It’s set in Innsbruck’s tallest building, and the 75 panorama rooms all have splendid views of the Alps. See the full post >

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Oh, we are so smug. We are so smart. We are so much better than those idiots who pet bison See the full post >

In New York, this guy would have gotten away—or been beat up. But not in southern Oregon, where a bicycle See the full post >

Where do you go when you feel trapped? When you feel ‘soul-hungry’? See the full post >

Park ranger Matt Holly has now published more than 1,000 of those icon maps…and counting. See the full post >

And thanks to your generosity, we’re building the U.S. Bicycle Route System, mile by mile.  See the full post >