I like to fancy myself a seasoned traveler, so imagine my surprise when I learned I might be using the wrong term for a common type of luggage. Growing up, my parents always said “rollerboard” in reference to wheeled suitcase,…
As we approach the summer travel season, many people will soon be jetting off to iconic destinations like Rome, Paris, Tokyo and New York City. These cities are popular for a reason ― they’re full of fun attractions, delicious food…
When people plan their national parks vacations, they typically don’t target the winter season. But the low-traffic cooler months are actually a perfect time to visit many parks across the U.S. “Winter is such an underrated time of year to…
Mallorca, where the two official languages are Spanish and the Mallorquin dialect of Catalan, has long been a popular vacation destination for tourists from the U.K. and Germany. The hit British reality show “Love Island” even takes place in a…
What brings you here? Business or pleasure? For an increasing number of travelers, the answer is both. While there was a post-pandemic rush to travel ― dubbed “revenge travel” after seasons spent in lockdown ― that overall trend has recently…
Traveling with your children can bring moments of joy and create lifelong memories. But as any parent knows, it’s hardly a simple endeavor. The logistics of packing and transporting the essentials alone can be overwhelming. “Expect the unexpected,” said Dr.…
People are exploring National Parks more than ever before. Visitation increased 4% from 2022 to 2023, according to the National Parks Service, with a record 325.5 million visits in the year. This popularity doesn’t stop at the parks themselves, either…
Our passport photos are rarely the most flattering pictures we have of ourselves. That drugstore or post office lighting is not ideal, and it doesn’t help that we don’t get to show off our best happy faces. When the time…
While traveling is supposed to be filled with fun and adventure, it can often come with over-planning, worrying and strict habits that are actually high-functioning anxiety in disguise. Sure, being a stickler about time and a set schedule while on…
There are many central goals and themes that can drive people’s travel planning ― think “sleepcations” built around rest, “sports tourism” centered on big athletic events, “green travel” for sustainability-minded explorers and “gig tripping” for concert experiences. But would you…