17 things that prove Dubai is the most over-the-top place on earth
America might be all about bigger being better, but for Dubai it's all about decadence.And while many know that the aptly-named City of Gold is awash in opulence, said opulence is so extreme it's often...
View Article10 foods everyone should eat in London
Even though London has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any European city except Paris, England isn't regarded by tourists as a famous foodie destination. But there are still plenty of great...
View Article8 of the best coastal drives in the world, according to travelers
We asked, you answered: After rounding up the best coastal drives in the U.S., Australia, and Ireland, you responded with your favorite ocean roads around the globe. Time for a road trip …SEE ALSO: 20...
View Article12 last-minute Labor Day weekend getaways you can book for cheap
Don't you love it when data proves we're procrastinators? (Though we prefer "spontaneous.") Expedia just released a Labor Day travel trends report—turns out 80 percent of us wait until August to book...
View ArticleFlying today is much better than it was in the Golden Age of aviation
It's easy to look at vintage photos from the glory days of aviation and feel a wave of nostalgia, especially if you have taken a plane in the past ten years.The common refrain is that back in the day,...
View ArticleHow a woman who never expected to make more than $40,000 a year built a...
In the summer of 2014, Caitlin and Ben Pyle were living in Orlando, Florida, earning $5,000-$6,000 a month between Caitlin's job proofreading transcripts for court reporters and Ben's work as a college...
View Article9 countries that ceased to exist in the 20th century
There's nothing quite like the bragging rights of a new, exotic stamp in your passport. However, that won't be happening with the following countries, which, as of astonishingly recently, no longer...
View Article20 restaurants that will make you want to book a flight to Spain
With seven restaurants topping the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, Spain's gastronomic landscape is on the cutting edge of fine dining. In cities like San Sebastián, Barcelona, and Seville, food...
View ArticleThis is one of the best new beer gardens in the US — and it’s in North Carolina
North Carolina has been growing as a hotspot for craft beer lovers. It's home to about 132 breweries and brewpubs, a wide collection of bottle shops, beer tours, and now one of the top beer gardens in...
View ArticleDISNEYLAND VS. DISNEY WORLD: Which park costs more to visit?
The Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, has long been known as the "happiest place on earth," while Disney World, in Orlando, Florida, is supposed to be the most magical.Turns out that...
View ArticleHow to check a bag for free
Dodging bag fees is getting harder and harder.Ever since American introduced checked-bag fees in 2008, nearly every major U.S. airline (and plenty of international airlines) have followed...
View ArticleThere’s a bizarre church in the Indonesian jungle that looks like a giant...
Some go to Italy to see its churches, and some go to Indonesia.There's a giant abandoned church in Mageland, a forested area that's located in the Indonesian province of Central Java, that looks like a...
View Article21 massive parties around the world
In countries around the world, wild and massive parties take place throughout the year to celebrate their history and culture. Venue company AmaZing Venues put together a go-to list of the biggest and...
View ArticleHere's why Reno is one of the most underrated cities in the US
A quick quiz (answer yes or no):Do you think Reno 911 is an accurate portrayal of the city of Reno?Is Reno that place where you once drank too much and got married at the drive-through chapel?Did you...
View Article13 incredibly stylish celebrity-owned hotels around the world
Taking their talents from the silver screen to the service industry, many actors have been investing their fame and fortune into hotels.And why not? As frequent travelers, they know just what makes a...
View ArticleThis app lets you text without Wi-Fi or a data plan anywhere in the world —...
Forget exorbitant roaming charges, overpriced international data packages, or spotty internet coverage.FireChat is the perfect travel app, allowing users to send and receive text messages entirely...
View ArticleThis eerie German colonial village is being slowly buried by desert sands
A desert in southern Africa is probably the last place you would expect to find a little slice of German life.But knee-deep in the shifting sands of the Namib Desert in Namibia, the abandoned village...
View ArticleA couple who ditched their 9-5 jobs years ago to travel the world explain how...
In February 2008, Nick Wharton and Dariece Swift returned home to Canada from an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico."We felt like we got a taste of the tropics, living the dream," Swift remembers. "We...
View Article25 pictures show that Manchester has the best underground scene in England
My friends were surprised to hear that I was visiting Manchester, England, since they associate the city with sports and history (which aren’t exactly my cup of tea).Little did they know that...
View Article20 destinations around the world that broke Guinness World Records
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