25 photos show hidden gems across the US

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Fly Geyser.
Fly Geyser.

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After living in South America for 7 years, there's just one region I always recommend to first-time visitors

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The writer hiking up a volcano in Ecuador.
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Kirstynn Joseph

I spent 15 days hiking the Dolomites in Italy. These are 7 biggest mistakes I made during the trip.

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Lily Voss sitting down at table in the Dolomites Italy
My June trip to the Dolomites was incredible, but I made several logistical errors along the way.

Lily Voss

For our third date, we spent 12 hours hiking. It was way better than dinner, and we're still together 2 years later.

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Man and woman in desert area on hike
Our third date involved a wild, 12-hour hike. It helped us connect on a deeper level and test our compatibility.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I traveled for a year and hiked in every European country I visited. There are 4 trails I'd revisit, and 3 I wouldn't.

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The writer standing in front of hills at Fairy Glen in Scotland.
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Sierra Newell

I've lived in Vegas for over a year, and haven't visited The Strip. Instead, I've found a cozier side of Sin City.

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A river and marshland in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas is so much more than The Strip.

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I've walked roughly 500 miles through Europe with my mom — twice. The experiences brought us closer together.

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The author and his mom posing for a selfie on their route in 2023.
Going on international trips with my mom has helped us strengthen our relationship.

Cameron McKeon

Walk, don't run: The latest workout trend combines the great outdoors with low-stakes socializing

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A group of friends hiking

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I've lived in the Carolinas for years. There's one small town I swear by visiting every fall.

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The author posing for a photo at Black Balsam Knob.
I enjoy visiting Brevard, North Carolina, every fall because of its access to nature.

Kristina Hernandez

I spent a week in a hospital in Ecuador when my lung collapsed. It confirmed that moving here was the right decision.

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A woman wearing sunglasses in Alausi, Ecuador, with Andes in the background.
Sinead Mulhern started having trouble breathing one day while walking near an Andean town.

Sinead Mulhern

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