How living out of suitcases for 2 years, through 5 countries, helped one...
The year was 2013, and by all outward appearances, my husband, William, and I were living the good life in St. Louis.He was finishing up his MBA and had an internship at a well-known consumer-products...
View ArticleNew York's JFK Airport is going to build a swanky new hotel inside its vacant...
If you've ever wondered what JFK planned to do with its vacant, Jetson-looking Trans World Airlines (TWA) Terminal, here's your answer.According to Curbed NYC, New York City governor Andrew Cuomo...
View ArticleOculus Rift is letting travelers experience destinations in a whole new way...
Oculus Rift, the virtual reality company that Facebook bought for $2 billion last year, has become the next new advancement in technology, giving us the chance to experience virtual reality in areas we...
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View Article10 breathtaking views of mountains from Business Insider readers
Last month we announced our first ever Instagram contest, #BIbestviews.The rules were simple: Submit incredible pictures of spectacular views around the world.Because we received so many entries, we...
View ArticleThe 8 highest-rated travel apps
Good travel apps mean less time spent worrying, and more time spent unwinding.Applause, an app analytics company, recently released a study of the top-rated travel smartphone apps.The company analyzed...
View Article20 of the best hotels in Italy
Luxury, history, style—there's no place like Italy. And there are no places in Italy like these amazing hotels, named the best by our Condé Nast Traveler readers.From the ivy-covered Hotel Raphaël to...
View ArticleExperience what it’s like to be in the center of a powerful storm in this...
This past spring Mike Olbinski spent 14 days chasing storms on the plains. Watch the incredible video from his journey.Video courtesy of Mike Olbinski Learn more about Mike's chase hereFollow Mike:On...
View Article15 airports you'll actually want to have a long layover in
Having a long layover while waiting for your next flight at the airport is often an unpleasant experience, but some airports are adding a variety of entertainment features to make your wait as...
View ArticleWhy no one wants to travel to Naples
Not every city in Italy is a dream destination for tourists.The city of Naples, located in Italy's southern region known as the Mezzogiorno, has long been considered a destination that's not worth a...
View ArticleForget wedding plans — Pinterest's massive 'wander women' trend is all about...
When you hear about how women use Pinterest, wedding planning and style inspiration likely come to mind.But there's also a huge new trend percolating on the platform that focuses mainly on fantasies of...
View ArticleSee the stunning $4 billion renovations planned for LaGuardia Airport
Plans have been revealed to update and renovate LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The new terminals could be open as early as 2019.Produced by Emma Fierberg. Video courtesy of Associated Press and...
View ArticleThe worst vacation of my life made me skeptical of travel deals forever
Summer is here and people are eagerly gearing up for another vacation season full of fabulous food and frolicking fun in the sun with friends and family.With that in mind, I thought it would be a kick...
View ArticleThis is the only reason you should use a travel agent to book a trip
In the age of the internet, travel agents might seem about as useful as flip phones. As dozens of travel websites and apps vie for your business, how is it that the job of travel agent still exists?We...
View ArticleThe best dessert in 25 countries around the world
A meal isn't complete without dessert.That's true around the world, but desserts differ from country to country.Some are light and fruity, and some are rich and chocolaty.From Japan's mochi to Poland's...
View Article8 pictures that show what it's like to travel to Naples
“Naples,” the young man I mentioned meeting in my recent Milan photo essay warned me, “is extremely dangerous.The Mafia is there, but if you don’t encounter them, someone will surely try to take your...
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View ArticleThe 12 best things to do in Rome
It may be a cliché, but there’s no better advice for visitors to the Eternal City than the old adage, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.This is where la dolce vita originated, after all.Of course,...
View ArticleThis abandoned Chinese island shows what the world might look like without...
Shengshan Island is a completely abandoned island town in Eastern China — and it was captured on video by a visitor. All of the structures are still standing, now covered by ivy and other foliage. The...
View ArticleHere's why a historic meat packing plant in Uruguay was named a UNESCO World...
It may seem strange that a meat packing plant received recognition as a UNESCO cultural site of significance, but the Anglo meat packing plant in Uruguay has played a fascinating and vital role in...
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