6 global cities to visit to take advantage of the strong US dollar
In global terms, it’s a great time to be carrying greenbacks. The U.S. dollar’s strength against the euro has been on American travelers’ radar for some time now, enabling them to scoop up economical...
View ArticleThe 7 best Caribbean cruises you can take this winter
This winter, why not trade snow and cold for sun and sand as you sail around the Caribbean?Pristine beaches and bustling ports await when you disembark, while the ships themselves offer thrilling water...
View ArticleThe 8 best hamburgers around the world
Is there any food more quintessentially all-American than the hamburger? Whether you like it with or without cheese, topped with everything under the sun or kept pure and simple, one thing is for...
View ArticleThe best airport bars in America
There is an argument to be made that an entire airport waiting area is basically already a bar, albeit one with crappy vending-machine drinks and people idly paging through used Michael Connolly tomes...
View Article21 photos of traffic jams that will make your commute seem less horrible
For residents of many cities around the world, the daily morning commute involves a whole lot more than catching a train or getting in the car. These 21 photos show just how insane commutes can be in...
View Article6 things you must eat when in Colombia
It’s nearly impossible to visit Colombia without eating more than you’d like to admit.Here is a local guide to Colombian food for the avant-garde traveler.SEE ALSO: What it's like to visit Palawan, the...
View ArticleThis new travel pillow could make sleeping on flights much easier
It's a known problem that 35% of people aren't getting enough sleep. One company hopes to change that by making naps more feasible throughout the day. Studio Banana Things, known for their outlandish...
View ArticleThis is what a $23,000 cruise ship suite looks like
Inside Royal Caribbean's "Anthem of the Seas" ship, you can stay in the 1,640-square foot "Royal Loft Suite." That is — if you have $23,000 to spare. Here's what you get in the ultra swanky suite fit...
View Article10 luxurious ski lodges you can rent this winter
There's nothing like coming home to a cozy cabin after a long day on the ski slopes. Staying in a luxury chalet, however, takes that relaxation to the next level. We teamed up with TripAdvisor Vacation...
View ArticleHang out with giraffes at this luxury lodge in Kenya
Giraffe Manor is a luxury lodge in Nairobi, Kenya, that lets you live among the tallest mammals in the world.Giraffes hang out all around the lodge, but the best part is sitting down for a meal —...
View ArticleWhat $150 gets you in hotels around the world
Part of the fun when you’re traveling on a budget? Finding that cool (and affordable) hotel worth writing home about. Here’s what you can get for $150 right now in 10 cities around the world.SEE ALSO:...
View ArticleThis woman retired at 47 to travel the world — and here's how she did it
Lisa DeSimone is living the dream.She recently returned from a six-week trip to Sri Lanka and India. She's been to Cuba, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Ethiopia, and has many more trips coming up.She's able to...
View ArticleThese glass igloos in the Finnish wilderness are the best way to stare at the...
What could be better than seeing the Northern Lights? Seeing them from bed. In Finnish Lapland, just north of the Arctic Circle, you can. This far north, the incredible light show is visible around 200...
View ArticleHow to travel Japan by train
Chances are, if you were to tell most people you were off to go visit Iwate Prefecture in Japan, you would probably be met with a collective, “Huh?.” If you were to follow that up by explaining it was...
View ArticleThe 7 most decadent room service menus around the world
There's something so luxe about ordering room service, right? In hotels around the world, at any hour of the day or night (thanks to The Waldorf-Astoria, which is said to have invented 24-hour room...
View Article8 things to remember when booking an Airbnb
This post originally appeared on Map Happy.Did you know central air conditioning isn’t standard in New York? Bet you would want to know that before taking off in the heat of summer.It’s really easy to...
View ArticleThe internet is captivated by this artist who works with 'invisible models'
New York based artist Trina Merry masterfully uses paint to turn her models into amazing human chameleons. In her "Lost In Wonder" series, Merry takes her knack for body art and combines it with the...
View ArticleHow to backpack through 14 European cities
Backpacking through Europe is about being impulsive, right? It’s about train-hopping and wanderlust, about getting lost in random cities and hooking up with Australians in dodgy youth hostels. It’s...
View ArticleThese will be the 10 busiest airports this holiday season
It's expected that airports will be more crowded during the holidays, but some will be busier than others. To determine the top 10 busiest airports for this holiday season, online travel site Expedia...
View ArticleThe most breathtaking natural wonder in every state
What makes the US so beautiful is how its topography varies so dramatically from state to state. No wonder it's called "America the Beautiful."From arid deserts to lush forests, America's landscape is...
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