Rick Collins has every photographer’s dream job. Right now he is employed as the photographer-in-residence at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. He taught us everything we ever wanted to know about taking amazing safari photos.

Check your stars, pack your bags, and go!

Check your stars, pack your bags, and go!

Dec. 31 is all about seriously partying and starting off the New Year with a bang! No matter where you are in the world, there are some crazy-awesome (and pricey) packages for ringing in 2015.

The State Department is warning Americans traveling abroad to be extra cautious over the holidays. In a worldwide travel alert issued Friday, the department says an attack this week in Australia highlights the need to be vigilant.

Today we’re daydreaming about Salto Ángel, Venezuela.

You may have already made your New Year’s Eve plans, but if you’re aching for something different, there’s still time to book a very last-minute getaway. And you don’t have to opt for a night in front of the TV if you aren’t a partier. Depending on your travel preferences, you can spend a quiet …

The deal: A 10-night round-trip Holland America cruise of the Panama Canal area for $599 per person in an Oceanview suite, with onboard credits of up to $500. Also included is a discounted pre- or post-cruise hotel stay in Fort Lauderdale. When you’ll go: The rate applies for cruises beginning Jan. 2 and Jan. 15.

Today we’re daydreaming about Salto Ángel, Venezuela.

Europe, and Germany especially, is famous for its traditional holiday markets, but the scene above can be relived right in your own backyard. Take a seasonal spin through this showcase of 10 amazing Christmas markets around North America to find one near you.