Spending time at the airport isn’t exactly most people’s idea of a good time — but that’s starting to change in surprising ways. “Airports have evolved so much in the last decade and now really try to prioritize comfort for…
Want to know how to spot an American abroad? Ask a European. “As someone who works closely with American clients through destination weddings and food tours, I’ve picked up on quite a few telltale signs,” Portuguese tour guide and food…
If you’ve ever taken a flight, you know the chaos that often ensues after landing when the pilot turns off the “fasten seatbelt” sign. People are jumping to their feet, swinging their bags down and in some cases, even getting…
Renting a car is an incredibly common travel experience, but there’s a crucial step that many people overlook in their rental journeys. And it turns out that this simple-but-major action could save you a lot of money and hassle. According…
From “coolcations” to “gig tripping” to “JOMO travel,” the number of travel trends is seemingly endless these days. Amid the upsetting news headlines and general stress of 2025, one approach to travel feels particularly appealing: townsizing. But what exactly is…
As a travel writer who has visited over 100 countries, I recently decided to put AI planning tools to the test myself. For a 24-hour Alaska challenge I’m planning, I gave ChatGPT specific start and end times, plus non-negotiable requirements,…
The world can change quickly. One day, you’re planning a dream trip to Paris. The next day, you may be wondering if you should cancel your vacation because World War III is about to break out. Or, you might be…
The experience of COVID lockdowns and border closures over the past couple of years has given many Americans a newfound appreciation for the privilege of international travel. In recent summers, the tourism industry saw a huge rebound in the form…
Renting a car is such a commonplace aspect of travel in the U.S. that you’d think the process is foolproof. But people make plenty of mistakes ― and end up paying handsomely ― when it comes to rental cars. “Renting…
I found myself refreshing TripAdvisor’s Yellowstone forum for the third time that day. It was late April, and I was scrambling to book accommodation inside Yellowstone National Park for the July Fourth weekend, peak season. Lodging typically sells out 10…