Geography

6 Captivating European Border Cities Worth Visiting

Thanks to their locations along territorial lines, border cities offer a fascinating mix of culture and history found in few places around the globe. From the only national capital in the world to border two foreign countries to the glitz and glamor of the French Riviera, explore seven captivating European border cities.

7 of the Most Interesting State Borders in the U.S.

State borders don’t always criss-cross the country in neat lines. Discover seven of the most interesting state borders in the U.S. and why they exist in the first place.

Geography
Which States Have the Most Lakes?

Who doesn’t love a lake? They’re the perfect place to idle the day away swimming, boating, waterskiing, or fishing. If you love lakes, you'll definitely love these eight states that are home to the most lakes.

Geography
8 Fascinating Facts About Equatorial Countries

There are 13 countries located along the equator. While they are known for their similar climates, each of these nations has its own unique history, geography, and culture. How well do you know the world's equatorial countries?

Geography
The World’s Most Unusually Named Islands

Islands easily capture the imagination — especially ones that have an intriguing, mysterious, hilarious, or bizarre name. From the island that inspired the name of a popular swimwear piece to one particularly disappointing outcrop, journey to 15 of the most unusually named islands around the globe.

Geography