7 countries besides the UK that still have royal families

View this email in your browser Hello! Yes.  You can take a tour of the control room at Chernobyl.  That's a real-life piece of horror that hits a lot harder than most of the Halloween stuff going around.  But do you dare go? Back in the US, there are plenty of less radioactive things to do now that summer is over.  Why not hit that beach town you always wanted to see without paying premium prices?  Or get to South Dakota and see the bison roundup. If sports are more your speed, we've discovered the joys of canyoning, and now we can't stop.  But first... CULTURE 7 countries besides the UK that still have royal families The British Royal Family is like the New England Patriots of monarchies — beloved by their own people, but almost everyone else is pretty sick of hearing about them. Given the global media attention lavished on the British royals, it can be easy to believe that they're the only monarchy in the world. That would be a mistake. There are 26 monarchies, and some even wield actual political power. You might not buy a coffee mug with the sultan of Oman's face on it, and you probably didn't stay up until 4:00 AM to watch King Mswati III of Swaziland marry Zena Mahlangu, but there are several royal personalities out there just as interesting as William and Kate. Here are a few you should be aware of. MEET THE ROYALS LATEST ARTICLES NEWS Chernobyl's control room is now open to tourists — for five minutes BEACHES + ISLANDS 10 best beach towns in the US to explore during the off-season CULTURE Datong, in Shanxi Province, is the perfect weekend escape from Beijing RELIGION From modern mummies to fantasy coffins, 9 death rituals from around the world CLIMBING Canyoning is your next outdoor obsession. Here's where to try it. WILDLIFE Catch the thrill of the Old West at South Dakota's annual bison roundup MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING  The Ultimate Guide to Atlanta Atlanta was once the railroad hub of the Southeast and is now home to the world's busiest airport. It has always been a go-getter town, but in the last decade, the business-forward metropolis has been cultivating its creative side, leading to inspired cuisine, splashy street art, a thriving music and film scene, and the revitalization of some of its most beautifully worn structures. Set in a hilly forest, Atlanta is host to an ever-expanding population of transplants from anywhere and everywhere who keep the capital of the South diverse and welcoming. Stroll its tree-lined neighborhoods, settle into a porch swing, or bike the Beltline. You'll come for the Southern charm and stay for the food halls.   EXPLORE ATLANTA ADVENTURE Who Knows Where in Vietnam Two and a half weeks. 2000 km. One crash. Moderate chafing. Follow your favorite new travel host Monet Izabeth on a hilarious motorbike journey from Saigon to Hanoi. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!