Lilit Marcus

The Riviera is just the beginning.

Two destinations for the price of one.

Barcelona. Reykjavík. Santorini. Some of the world's most beloved places are getting harder and harder to access, thanks to Airbnb restrictions, tourists taxes, and outright caps on how many visitors are allowed in each year. And while we're not telling you not to go, you'll need to brace for the crowds. Looking to avoid the extra work—and the roadblocks? Here are a few alternative destinations where you won't run into someone you know from home. This gallery was originally published in 2015. It has been updated with new picks.

Although many visitors to Great Britain find themselves landing in London, there's plenty more to explore beyond the big city. The Brits are famous for their love of flower-filled gardens and fresh country air, and these small towns are as picturesque as they are relaxing.

Today, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain celebrates her 91st birthday and continues her run as the country's longest-ruling monarch ever. Since her coronation in 1952, the queen and her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, have been all over the world, from Pakistan to Canada. Check out some of her most glamorous tours—and the lovely hats she wore along the way. This post originally appeared in 2016. It has been updated with new information.

The numbers are in, and all ten of the most visited sites in the United Kingdom in 2016 were in its capital, London, with art galleries, historic sites, and museums all earning spots on the list. If you're spending more time in the island nation, though, don't leave out other important places in Great Britain—Scotland's top attraction was National Museum of Scotland, while the Chester Zoo and the Royal Albert Hall also drew plenty of visitors. Counting down... This gallery was originally published in 2016. It has been updated with new information.

In synagogues around the world, you can find an ark holding precious Torah scrolls; a raised platform, or bimah, used for Torah readings; and an orientation toward Jerusalem. But beyond that, design is fair game, with some featuring opulent domes, and others with more minimalist, modern architecture. You can find it all, from Germany to Georgia—Savannah, Georgia, that is. Here, explore some of the most beautiful Jewish places of prayer in the world. This gallery was originally published in 2014. It has been updated with new information.

It seems like every week brings a new story about how great life is in Sweden, like six-hour workdays and generous parental-leave policies. On top of that, the country is also responsible for edgy design, organic beauty products, and engrossing paperback thrillers. These are some of the things Swedes just do better. This gallery was originally published in 2015. It has been updated with new information.