Discoveries 5 Insanely Affordable Vacations to Take in 2019 The new year brings a host of new opportunities for holidaymakers to embark on affordable adventures and recharge the soul. Though it may seem as if quality, affordable getaways are
Discoveries How to Spend a Magical Christmas in New York City It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the song goes, and it’s never truer than if you’re lucky enough to be in the Big Apple for
Discoveries 5 U.S. Towns Straight Out of a Holiday Movie It’s always nice to be home for the holidays, but why not mix it up this year and celebrate these merry months in a different location? Every town across
Discoveries The Best Small Town in Each State Big cities lure us with endless lists of sights and attractions, but what about when we want to slow things down a bit? Behind the facade of the nation’s
Our Backpack Essential Gear for Smarter Winter Travel Bringing the right stuff without weighing yourself down is a challenge preparing for any trip. Winter packing strategies are tougher, because clothing is bulkier and there are more weather scenarios
Discoveries Craft Beer Tour of Portland Even in the beer-centric Pacific Northwest, Portland stands out for its extreme devotion to true craft-beer ethos: pure, high-quality ingredients put together with extreme care and expertise. This mentality has,
Discoveries Going it Alone? Here's the Best Solo Vacations to Take in 2019 There are many reasons to travel solo and going it alone doesn’t need to be lonely or expensive. Whether you’re searching for a healing break from the world
Discoveries 9 Destinations to Add to Your Radar for 2019 If you are planning a vacation in 2019, why not consider some destinations that may not be on the cover of all the guidebooks or brochures. Experience the medieval lore
Discoveries The Best Trip to Take in Every Decade of Your Life As we venture along life’s journey, our travel needs change. What’s going to satisfy us when we’re a bright-eyed and perhaps naïve twenty-something isn’t likely to
Discoveries Where to Travel This Winter As Christmas winds up, the winter ahead can seem depressingly dull and drawn out. What better time to book a holiday and escape those winter blues with a trip to
Discoveries 5 Luxury Mountain Hotels You Need to See to Believe Staggering peaks reflect in shimmering cerulean waters, shaping the tantalizing backdrop of a number of exclusive mountainside hideaways in some of the most beautiful pockets of the world. Engulfed by
Our Backpack The Best Shoes for a Long Airplane Ride Waiting in the check-in line, standing around at your gate, walking from one terminal to the next – even though you’re flying, you still spend a lot of time on
Discoveries 5 Holiday Vacation Spots Without the Crowds Taking a holiday always feels special, but what feels even better than blowing off work for a week or two? Being able to enjoy a new destination without a sea
Travel Tales 5 Thanksgiving Travel Facts You Won't Believe Every year it's the same story. Bumper to bumper traffic, crowded airport terminals and an overabundance of family time. Thanksgiving travel is by far the worst part of the holidays,
Tips & Tricks The Hidden Benefits of Travel Mark Twain famously wrote: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” But as well as broadening our minds, travel brings with it many other hidden benefits. From decreasing stress
Tips & Tricks How to Catch the Local Vibe While Traveling While there are certain iconic tourist attractions one simply has to see when visiting a new city or country, popular sites often allow only a very limited glimpse into local
Discoveries 5 Under-the-Radar Cities in Europe With romantic good looks and handsome churches throughout, Europe is a surreal continent straight out of a fairytale. Though capital cities with world-renowned historical sites (read: London, Paris and Rome)
Discoveries Stunning Hidden Gems in Mexico If you’ve been to Mexico then chances are that you’ve passed through places such as Cancun, Los Cabos and Mexico City. While there’s every reason to add
Discoveries 4 Best Day Trips from Rome Rome is a hard act to follow, with its many archaeological sites, historic churches and charming squares, fountains and cafés that are liberally scattered throughout the city. But if you
Discoveries Spectacular Aerial Photos of Your Favorite Cities We're all familiar with iconic shots of our favorite cities. From the Eiffel Tower in Paris to Big Ben in London, these familiar angles grace the cover of postcards and
Tips & Tricks 10 Myths About Travel There’s a virtual mountain of advice out there covering each and every aspect of travel. But here’s the thing: not all of it makes sense. Before you surf
Discoveries The Oldest Cities in the World WE KNOW THERE ARE QUESTIONS AROUND TRAVEL AMID THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). READ OUR NOTE TO READERS HERE. Can you imagine what life was like thousands of years ago? It’s
Discoveries The Top Glamping Sites Around the World Glamping is the perfect choice for those who want a taste of the great outdoors but can’t bear the thought of losing all the comforts of a hotel. Got
Discoveries Where to Travel in November If you’re hoping to tag a few days onto Thanksgiving break or praying that a holiday will ease the pain of those ever-earlier dark evenings, a November vacation is
Tips & Tricks Tricks to Make Flying More Enjoyable No matter how much we love to travel, getting to a destination is often a chore we would rather avoid. Flying these days has lost much of its glamor and
