There are so many things to see and do in Philly. From taking a stroll through historic homes and learning about the Liberty Bell to encountering many cultural gems and architecture — there's a tour for everyone and every group.

On the map, our planned bicycle trip could be measured in inches: a straight shot up the Hudson River’s narrow blue line, a jaunt along Lake Champlain, a short border crossing into Canada, and voilà – we’d be on international turf. On the ground, however, our more than 370-mile journey from New York City to Montreal took more twists and turns than the map implied.

If you like beaches and the lifestyle that goes with them, then you’re going to love New Zealand. Because the great thing about it being an island nation is that it's literally surrounded by beaches. Over 15,000 km of them in fact.