Grand Canyon, whomst?

Skip the crowds at these underrated nature spots. Plus: A regional pizza showdown and expert advice about Thanksgiving travel.

It's the weekend, which means it's time to celebrate with another Virtual Vacation! ✨   If you live in a big city, you probably know the feeling of wanting to get outside to enjoy some nature after being cooped up at home for months. Sure, a picnic in the park is lovely, but You. Want. MORE.   You could head to somewhere like Yellowstone or Yosemite, but they're known for big crowds no matter the time of year. Instead, let's look into places that give you a nature fix without all the tourists. Because sometimes trees > people. Your Future Bucket List @jenniovertherainbow via IG 16 Underrated Nature Spots In The US That Have All The Beauty Without All The Crowds Whether you're looking to camp or just get some fresh air, these spots have you covered.  Mission: Staycation @vagandoconlosbichos via IG 18 Salvadoran Dishes, Drinks, And Desserts You Need To Try These recipes from El Salvador have got me El Salivating. Would You Rather Live In These Awesome Disney Castles Or These Beautiful Real Castles? Sleeping Beauty's castle or Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany? I Tried Every Regional Pizza Variety Chicago, Detroit, New York City, St. Louis — it's a pizza showdown. FORWARDED THIS NEWSLETTER?    Hello fellow traveler! Virtual Vacation is our way of bringing trips to you while you do your part by staying home. Once a week, we'll pop into your inbox with a little dose of wanderlust content, plus some tips on making quarantine feel a little more like vacay. Hit the button below to get updates!  Subscribe Now Your Window to the World Antonio Capel Artista via FB Just 15 Hilarious Tweets About That Botched Sculpture Restoration In Spain That Went Viral I would go on a tour to see all of the world's best botched art. Is It Safe To Get Together With Loved Ones This Thanksgiving? We Asked 7 Experts The holidays are approaching, so get all the info you need before you solidify your plans. TASTE BUD TRIP: CHICAGO   Deep Dish Pizza Perhaps the only benefit of not being able to travel is not needing to brave the freezing Chicago weather to get your hands on a famous deep dish pizza. Instead, whip one up at home, and enjoy a cheesy slice curled up on the couch, maybe with a movie set in Chicago playing in the background (Home Alone, anyone?). View our privacy notice and cookie policy.     BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003   We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email.   Unsubscribe