Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it?
These stunning photographs reveal the determination and resilience of a centuries-old way of life.
Restaurants seek out SOS Chefs for its hard-to-find spices, vinegars, and oils from every corner of the globe
Experience history's greatest journey along the veins of the world. Relive the interactive journey from Europe to China, explore the map of the Silk Roads, or choose an outpost to trave back in time to.
In September 2022, after watching many YouTube videos of other people on long-distance Amtrak trips, I finally embarked on a journey of my own. I took the Amtrak Southwest Chief train from Chicago to Los Angeles. Continue reading to learn more about it and why I'll do it again…
A road trip in the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La.
Forget about flying if you want to visit many of these stunning specks of land sprinkled across the Caribbean. Hop on a sailboat or a ferry, or you can always swim.
In the dusty plains of present-day Sindh in southern Pakistan lie the remains of one of the world's most impressive ancient cities that most people have never heard of.
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For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.
The explorer’s grandfather travelled higher than anyone; his father went deeper. Now it was his turn to make a mark.
It may be an unlikely spot for a cash machine, but the Khunjerab Pass ATM has been serving the small number of residents and border staff – and adventurous tourists – since 2016.
The Pacific Coast Highway is among the most gorgeous routes in the United States, and there are plenty of great restaurants to hit as you drive it.
MARLINTON, W.Va. — Traveling through a windswept landscape of spruce and cranberry, a scenic parkway that explores some of the highest elevations in West
From multiday treks tracing the routes of a Japanese poet to classic climbs in Argentina’s Lake District, here are the 23 best hiking trails in the world.
If you like cruising to work on two wheels (or simply can’t afford four) but don’t fancy showing up at the start of the workday sweat-soaked and wrung out,
Americans are crowding into Europe’s travel hot spots. Here are the less-crowded places where Europeans are going instead.
Amid the endless tiny indignities of air travel, only one true retreat remains.
Why might people decline an offer of up to $10,000 just to keep their feet on the ground?
From the trolley parks of the early 20th century to the theme parks of today, these spaces of shared pleasure have been both a reflection of urban life, and an escape from it.
Taking the kids to a baseball game, a movie, or Disneyland is a bigger financial commitment than it used to be for middle-class families.
Light and fresh, this Southeast Asian favorite works as a party snack and a full meal.
Turns out you have options that don’t include a ridiculous cleaning fee.
Welcome to the ultimate list of summer road trips (complete with podcasts and snacks).
An ex-Soviet state’s national myths—as well as the forces of nationalism, economics, culture, and religion—all pull it away from Moscow. Can Russia really compete?
Your guide to the dreamy Blue Ridge Mountains, including excellent hikes, beautiful drives, and the best hotels and campgrounds.
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From a sandstone labyrinth to bears and marmots, Europe’s hills and mountains offer exhilarating long-distance walks. Just don’t forget your poles and harness.
On Sardinia, a coastal hiking trail leads Gina DeCaprio Vercesi away from the crowds and into some of the Italian island’s most authentic corners.
Tens of thousands of miles of abandoned railroad tracks have been developed into recreational paths since the 1960s. Here are scenic pathways through deserts, valleys, mountain passages and more.
Pack a sheet, leave the wedding ring at home, and skip the street food.
Portugal, with its warm climate, plentiful sun and cheap cost of living, has become a destination for Californians.
In December, a photographer set off on a 2,600-mile road trip, traveling from the Yemeni border to the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what she saw.
With a lush tropical climate and more miles of coastline than any other country on earth (except Canada), Indonesia is the world’s ultimate beach destination…
Get ready to fly electric by 2026. Leading airlines are already onboard with the technology and are making plans.
The stretch of coastline in southwest Africa is a strange and beautiful reminder that, in the end, we are powerless against nature and time.
The long read: In 2014, an American dad claimed a tiny parcel of African land to make his daughter a princess. But Jack Shenker had got there first – and learned that states and borders are volatile and delicate things
Jackson Parell and Sammy Potter hatched an ambitious plan during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic: to hike three of the nation’s most arduous trails — the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide — in a single year.
Holly Herrmann vowed to move to Italy when she was 20. Her dream came true 38 years later.
Is camping really an affordable activity? We break down the average RV campsite cost at luxury, mid-range, budget, and franchise RV parks.
From ancient Egypt to the Persian Empire, an ingenious method of catching the breeze kept people cool for millennia. Now, it could come to our aid once again.
The island nation is positioning itself as the place to go to rediscover the beauty of travel. But it needs to convince would-be visitors that it’s more than “just a beach.”
West Berlin's lifeline during the Soviet Blockade, Tempelhof Airport has since become the city’s biggest park. Berliners will fight to keep it that way.
Climate change is bringing tourism and tension to Longyearbyen on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
From Buc-ee’s Beaver Nuggets to 7-Eleven Spam musubi
Paris subways has long and interesting story. Illegal exploration of tunnels can show the power of the underground world of France.
The much-easier cousin of okonomiyaki, stir-fried pork and spring cabbage are sandwiched between an omelette for a light, quick meal.
The hills are alive with socially distant adventures.