7 shameless ways to get an upgrade
Want an upgrade?The key is availability: All upgrades are based on it.They're also, largely, based on loyalty status.But even if you do belong to your airline's or hotel's loyalty program, you're still...
View Article12 things you shouldn't do when visiting Hawaii
There may not be one single best way to vacation in Hawaii, but there are plenty of ways to do it wrong.To have a great trip in the Aloha State, avoid these 12 pitfalls.Then again, if nothing says...
View ArticleThe new $48 million luxury terminal at JFK is being built for pets
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View Article16 of the world's most incredible supersize statues
Sculpture has the power to leave spectators in a state of sheer amazement. But standing in the presence of a "supersize" statue can actually take your breath away. Taking up to 20 years to build and...
View ArticleGhost fleet: Amazing photos of a WWII ship graveyard in Truk Lagoon
My dream history lesson includes a tropical Pacific island where I step off a beautiful boat soaked in sunshine in the warm Micronesian waters and descend on a coral covered ship that was part of World...
View Article27 libraries to visit in your lifetime
Those who love a good book will agree that there's nothing better than finding a spot to cozy up and read.Sometimes that's your couch, and sometimes that's a quiet library brimming with great...
View Article16 active volcanoes you should visit in your lifetime
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View ArticleHow one man went from working a soul-sucking 9-5 to earning $10,000 a month...
In 2008, Johnny FD was 27 years old and living in California, earning about $50,000 a year working in business-to-business sales."The highlight of my day was driving to and from work, just because...
View ArticleHow to sign up for TSA PreCheck
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View Article15 of the world's most terrifying airport runways
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View ArticleNew research shows your vacation destination really does reflect your...
The idea that your personality can be revealed through a few seemingly arbitrary choices has been around since Freudian days. Purplish grey or vibrant tangerine? Sandy cabana or hermit’s cabin? In the...
View Article23 pictures not to look at if you're terrified of heights
It's not uncommon to be scared of heights.But when people conquer those fears, the places they go and views they see can be truly breathtaking. Reuters curated a series of images of brave individuals...
View ArticleThe most expensive countries for tourists to visit
You know which cities to avoid in order to dodge exorbitantly priced club sandwiches and expensive beer. However, some countries need to be sidestepped entirely to save money.The World Economic Forum's...
View ArticleWatch this beautiful time-lapse video of a hot air balloon festival
Brian Abeling's time-lapse video was filmed mainly during the 2015 National Balloon Classic in Indianola, Iowa. Video courtesy of Brian AbelingFollow Brian Abeling:On Vimeo and On InstagramFollow BI...
View Article19 stunning shots of Rio de Janeiro from above
With nearly 3 million international tourists visiting every year, the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America.Rio de Janeiro is known the world...
View ArticlePeople are buying second homes on cruise ships
For anyone who has ever struggled with the idea of spending their savings buying a home or using it all to travel the world, condo cruises present a perfect solution.These floating communities are...
View ArticleThe best beaches in Thailand for every type of traveler
It’s no secret that Thailand has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches — which is great, but can make choosing one you'd like to spend a few days on painstakingly difficult!Whether you’re looking...
View ArticleAmerica's 25 best barbecue restaurants, ranked
Johnny Fugitt's love of barbecue goes far beyond that of your average enthusiast. The St. Louis native spent a year dining at 365 barbecue restaurants across 48 states. In his self-published book, "The...
View Article17 books that will inspire you to travel the world
Traveling as a lifestyle certainly goes against the grain of what most people consider a “normal life”. And while nobody clamors for a life that is just normal, long-term travelers do start to question...
View ArticleThe most incredible natural phenomena around the world
Nature has helped produce stunning wonders around the world. Some of these natural phenomena are so bizarre that it can be tough to believe they exist, but the breathtaking and eerie wonders reveal...
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