Jetsetters and sports lovers alike are buzzing about this summer's upcoming 30th Olympic Games in London, England. Accommodations are booking up quickly and the city is preparing for a huge influx of visitors from around the world.

Depending how you feel about crowds, London may or may not be the right travel destination for you in the coming months. But you can still get inspired by visiting past -- and future -- Olympics sites this summer, and capture some of the glory of the games while satisfying your wanderlust.

London, England: Summer Olympics 2012

London, England from BootsnAll
While we all know the famous sights London has to offer, like Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace, there’s also plenty of other fantastic, off-the-radar things to see and do while traveling to England’s capital. Read more>

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Summer Olympics 2016

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from Travelwolf
Rio is a portrait of all of Brazil's contradictions. The gorgeous coastline of the Atlantic rainforest drapes down the hillsides, which are covered with a vast labyrinth of favelas (shanty towns) and spill onto the loveliest urban beaches in the world, lined with the very chic apartments of Brazil's wealthiest class. Read more>

Beijing, China: Summer Olympics 2008

Beijing, China from TravelMuse
Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008. Much of the city was in upheaval as infrastructure was being frenetically constructed and sights were being renovated for the Games. Post-Olympics visitors can look forward to some modern additions to the city’s attractions, including the Water Cube and the Bird’s Nest. Read more>

Sydney, Australia: Summer Olympics 2000

Sydney, Australia from Let's Go
Australia’s unofficial capital, Sydney blends liveliness and loveliness as one of the world’s greatest cities. Home to more than one-fifth of the continent’s population, Sydney is Australia’s major urban center, and it certainly looks the part... Read more>

Barcelona, Spain: Summer Olympics 1992

Barcelona, Spain from Guidepal
Barcelona is a city for all people, made up of many disparate parts that somehow meld to form this distinct and stunning city. From its historical Roman roots that can still be touched, to the boisterous, late-night-loving party scene, to the kilometers of beaches that stretch out along the Mediterranean, there is something for everyone here. Read more>

Moscow, Russia: Summer Olympics 1980

Moscow, Russia from Rough Guides
The city is huge, surreal and exciting. After a few weeks here, the bizarre becomes normal and you realize that life is – as Russians say – bespredel (without limits). Traditionally a place for strangers to throw themselves into debauchery, leaving poorer and wiser, Read more>

Everyone loves a great beach getaway vacation, but we sometimes fall into the trap of returning to the same spots again and again out of habit and comfort. The next time you're planning a sunny escape, why not consider one of these exotic or secluded spots - whether it's a far-flung destination like Tanzania or India, or closer to home like North Carolina or California. Regardless of location, these beaches all have something in common: they take a little more effort to get to, which makes them that much more pristine and unique.

Days and (K)nights of Malta
Malta, set at the crossroads of the Mediterranean between the island of Sicily and Libya’s African coast, boasts a history and culture enriched by thousands of years as a vital strategic link of trade routes, gorgeous Mediterranean weather, spectacular, unspoiled beaches and much more... Read more>

America's Most Secluded Beaches
There are some less-visited but still spectacular beaches that await travelers willing to work up a little sweat (hiking, climbing, even chartering a boat) before hitting the shore. Here are some of the most secluded beaches in America that are worth the journey to get there. Read more>

Zanzibar, Tanzania
A cliché it might be, but Zanzibar is one of those words, like Casablanca or Timbuktu, that conjures up adventure, remoteness and excitement in the minds of most Westerners. The kind of name that figured in your dreams when you first decided that traveling was in your blood... Read more>

6 of the Most Unusual Honeymoon Destinations
The world is huge and there are tons of these secret corners around, if you know where to look. Forget Cancun, Maui and Venice, I’ve come up with these 6 uncommon honeymoon destinations that are loaded with cozy resorts, private bays and incredible natural beauty. Read more>

Offbeat Travel Destinations in India
This article features some of the offbeat highlights of India, including Gopalpur, one of the most untouched and cleanest beaches in the country. It used to be a bustling port, but now the town is rather sleepy, which is not necessarily an inconvenience.. Read more>

Six Hawaiian Adventures Off the Beaten Path
Check out this intrepid mountain bike ride on the little-traveled Hawaiian island of Lana'i, ending at Polihua Beach, a completely isolated mile-long stretch of sand that rarely has anyone else on it. It's just one of a number of incredible offbeat adventures in Hawaii from BootsnAll.com... Read more>

Trekking and hiking are not only great ways to see parts of the world that are otherwise inaccessible, but also a terrific way to stay in shape while exploring these incredible sights. Read some of the best articles we've found on exploring destinations like Nepal, the Caribbean, New Zealand, Chile and more by foot, all from the comfort of your armchair!

7 of the Best Trekking Destinations
Whether you are ice-climbing the glaciers of Patagonia or trekking through the Sahara Desert, trekking holidays amplify your view of a country, allowing you to see it from a wider point of view. Read more>

Five Great Hikes of Puerto Rico
When people think of a Caribbean island, beautiful palm-lined beaches are typically the first scene that comes to mind. However, the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, although containing many wonderful beaches, offers much more. Read more>

10 Best Hiking Trails in the World
From BootsnAll, here are the ten best hikes on the planet, each with a combination of scenery and special extras that make them well worth going out of your way to enjoy. Read more>

Trekking Round the World
Whether hiking through the ruins of Macchu Picchu, trekking the glaciers in Argentina or taking a quick break in a grassy field in Russia, sit back, relax and prepare to take a visual journey... Read more>

Hiking to the Base of Mount Everest
Everest sat high on the near horizon blowing its nose like a blizzard over the top of neighboring Lhotse, the eternal hurricane force winds scouring Everest from its west to east summits... Read more>

Chilean Patagonia: Wildlife Spotting in Torres del Paine
Surrounded by a natural arena of sunset-tinged and snow-capped peaks, it’s impossible to imagine a more wild and spectacular location than Lago Pehoé in southern Chile’s improbably scenic Torres del Paine National Park... Read more>

Food is a huge part of any travel experience, and sometimes it's even enough to build an entire trip around. We've tracked down some of the best culinary travel adventures and rounded them up for you here.

Whether it's exploring Spain in the (literal) footsteps of the famous Iberico pig, floating through parmeggiano-scented heaven in Italy, or sampling spicy treats in Mexico, there's something here for every food lover.

Culinary Travel: Delhi's Finest Trio
Bursting with vigor, flavors and smells, Delhi has in many ways imparted its character to its diverse and internationally-influenced cuisine. Unlike most small towns and cities in India, the major metropolis gyrates with a new-found energy injected by international cultures and ethnicities...Read more>

Italian Food Is Love
I know that the French are supposed to be the kings of cheese, but move over France, Italia has you beat. The plethora of divine cow and sheep creations would be enough to make any American mind begin to question why our animals can’t make this kind of magic... Read more>

A Culinary Tour of China: Eating & Drinking Delights
The “Eight Great Traditions” which represent the different styles of food across China are somewhat familiar to most of us – Cantonese and Sichuan dishes, noodles and dumplings. While these traditions are alive and well, today’s modern China is also a melting pot of exciting new fusion cuisines... Read more>

The Route of Spanish Iberico Ham
Encounter the Iberico pig in its natural habitat in Southwest Spain - in open ranges of oak filled groves where this unique race to the Iberian peninsula is fed solely, and naturally, on acorns in the field....Read more>

Bangkok: 48 Hours of Culinary Adventures
Arriving late evening, head to Suan Lum Night Market for your first taste of authentic Thai cuisine. All the outdoor restaurants serve similar dishes so make sure to order the pad thai... Read more>

Fine Dining in Oaxaca
Join intrepid traveler, Erika, as she travels to Oaxaca, Mexico to sample some of the finest local culinary delights for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Read more>