Why you may not be allowed to visit one of Italy's most popular tourist...
As a result of recent efforts to preserve endangered UNESCO World Heritage sites and ruins, some major worldwide attractions are now limiting the number of visitors who can enter by day or by...
View Article29 of the most surreal landscapes on the planet
Planet Earth is full of bizarre landscapes.Some are land formations molded over thousands of years by Mother Nature, while others are man-made creations that have altered the earth in strange ways.From...
View ArticleCruise across South Africa's FIFA World Cup stadium on the world’s highest...
Matthew Karsten braved the Big Rush Urban Adrenaline, the world's highest rope swing, which hangs above South Africa's FIFA World Cup stadium.Story and editing by Carl MuellerFollow INSIDER on...
View ArticleThis travel company will make your 'Survivor' fantasies come true
Travel company Docastaway lets all your “Survivor” fantasies come true. Specializing in remote islands from Indonesia to the Philippines, they'll drop you off on an uninhabited paradise to fend for...
View ArticleThis Caribbean island has no beaches — but you should still visit
Two cabbies sit outside the airport making small talk, waiting for the plane to land at Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on Saba. One of them, Billy, starts telling me about how, for years, his dog has...
View Article8 high-tech pod hotels that will change the way you travel
More people are electing to vacation in pod hotels.You read that right. Pod hotels.These unusual hotels are pretty much what they sound like: Lodging made up of small pod rooms that fit only the...
View ArticleThese epic stairs in Hawaii are the real 'Stairway to Heaven' — but they're...
Hawaii's Haiku Stairs are as epic as they are terrifying. Climbing them is illegal, but many daredevils do it for the breathtaking views of Oahu at the top.Story and editing by Jeremy Dreyfuss, footage...
View Article16 free apps that will change the way you travel
Having the right apps on your phone can drastically improve your travel experience.There are some that can help you find hidden gems or even efficiently navigate through the airport.In the last few...
View ArticleThis small trick can save you serious cash on flights
Sometimes, the trick to finding the best flight price isn't just the time that you book your trip, but also where you're booking from. A ticket's "point of sale," or the location where it's being...
View Article7 surprising things you can get for free at tourism offices
From free Uber rides to wedding planning, a tourism office should be the first stop for savings on your next vacation.Here are just some examples of perks you can get for free at tourism offices around...
View ArticleThe 10 best beer towns in America
It was once the case that a beer city happened to be adjacent to a big national brewery (we're looking at you, St. Louis). But as we all know, the American beer-scape has changed in the last 30 years....
View ArticleThese daredevils scale skyscrapers to take photos from dizzying heights
So-called "rooftoppers" are adventure-seekers who climb staggering heights to see some of the world’s most incredible views. Ivan Semenov is a Russian rooftopper who has risked crazy heights with his...
View ArticleThe founder of travel startup Bucket explains what went wrong and what she...
Today is the beginning of the end, and also the end of the beginning. We announced that we’re shutting down Bucket, the innovative trip planning startup that I’ve been working on for almost three...
View ArticleThis company offers getaways on super remote, private islands — and they're...
From Indonesia to the Philippines, travel company Docastaway offers private island getaways that are surprisingly affordable.Story by Sophie-Claire Hoeller and editing by Jeremy DreyfussFollow INSIDER...
View Article10 travelers reveal the incredible stories behind their most jaw-dropping photos
Sometimes great risks can lead to incredible photographs. Some of the world's most daring travelers have scaled great heights, survived intense weather, and explored remote destinations, all to capture...
View ArticleThis club for 'luxury second homeowners' is like Airbnb for the ultra-rich —...
If you have a chalet for the odd ski trip or a seaside villa to summer in, 3rd Home might be for you. Unlike Airbnb and its peers, 3rd Home requires that you have a high end property in order to stay...
View ArticleThe 14 best adults-only, all-inclusive hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico
For couples looking for a romantic getaway without the stress, all-inclusive resorts that are adults-only are an ideal option.Not only are your food and drinks already included in the price, but most...
View ArticleThe top 3 international destinations to visit while the dollar is strong
Knowing when to travel to a destination can save you tons of money. Some international destinations should be particularly appealing to American travelers, as the value of their local currency has gone...
View ArticlePortugal's mysterious 'Initiation Well' is 88 feet deep, and an epic...
There are two mysterious wells that are said to have been built for Masonic rituals on the Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra, Portugal. The Initiation Well is 88 feet deep, and offers brave tourists...
View ArticleHow we saved $18,000 for a 6-month dream trip
When my husband, Andrew, and I got engaged, we knew two things for sure: We wanted to live debt-free and we wanted to travel.We were lucky enough to have parents on both sides who could contribute to...
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