This man spent 12 years digging a home that's 63 feet underground in Costa...
Manuel Barrantes has spent 12 years building his subterranean home in Costa Rica.The house goes up to 63 feet deep underground and contains tunnels that stretch for thousands of feet. Digging through...
View ArticleHow to look amazing every time you get off a plane
Landing after a long flight should feel like a moment of triumph—you're about to begin a new adventure, or are finally home after a great trip.But most of us are more apt to feel … dirty and...
View ArticleThis is the world's coolest treehouse
The world's coolest treehouse is nestled between two national parks in Australia, and has a fireplace, shower and an outdoor spa. Producer/director Jamie Andrei talked to its architect, who described a...
View ArticleThis man created a real-life version of the floating house from "Up" with 600...
Cameron Balloons pilot Simon Askey has been making waves over the internet this week thanks to his whimsical hot air balloon that looks exactly like the one from the Oscar-winning Pixar movie “Up”.A...
View Article10 ways airlines are improving first-class flights that will make you...
Customers have come to expect an increased level of comfort when it comes to business and first class. That's why airlines have introduced innovations to further elevate a luxurious flight...
View Article4 costs I never expected to pay for my destination wedding
I have a confession.My husband and I exceeded our destination wedding budget by $3,249. We set two goals during our wedding planning: to pay cash and to keep wedding expenses at or under $10,000. The...
View ArticleI quit my investment banking job to travel the world for 2 years, and it was...
After 10 years in the world of investment banking, I decided to drop everything and travel the world for two years, both volunteering my time and backpacking as a tourist.Traveling provided me with an...
View ArticleArchitects plan on reconstructing one of the lost wonders of the ancient...
More than 2,000 years after the original Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was destroyed in an earthquake, a group of architects wants to build a 21st-century version...
View Article22 tricks for scoring the cheapest hotel room prices possible
You don’t have to overpay for a hotel room. There are tricks and tips you can use to find the best room rates so you can enjoy your trip guilt-free. We spoke to Jeannette Pavini, a savings expert at...
View ArticlePresident Obama is making a historic trip to Cuba — here's what every...
President Obama left Andrews Air Force Base on Sunday for a historic three-day trip to Cuba — the first visit by an American president since Calvin Coolidge in 1928.Over the summer, Business Insider...
View ArticleWe sent 3 reporters to Cuba for a week, and it was a surreal adventure from...
Ahead of US President Barack Obama's landmark visit to Cuba on Sunday, Business Insider sent three reporters to step back in time on the stagnant island nation.While political and economic negotiations...
View Article9 ways you can spot the best hotel room when booking online
It can be tough knowing how to pick out the perfect hotel room online. Hotel ratings and photos are often not enough to determine what the stay will really be like.We caught up with Alexander Shashou,...
View ArticleThis is what it’s like to drive around Havana in a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air
One of the best ways to get experience the city of Havana, Cuba is to hop into one of the beautiful classic cars and drive in and around the city. We hired a beautifully restored 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air...
View ArticleHere's how much real estate $1 million will get you in cities around the world
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View ArticleThis gorgeous pool floats on top of an ocean
The Icebergs Pool in Bondi Beach, Australia, floats right above the ocean. Swimmers can relax... until they're pelted by waves from the Tasman Sea.Story and editing by Jeremy DreyfussFollow INSIDER...
View ArticleA 138-year-old British sea fort is now a floating luxury hotel
Once home to hundreds of soldiers, this floating fort is now a super luxe hotel that can house 18 lucky guests. Spitbank Fort dates back to the late 1800s, and was built to protect Britain from a...
View Article7 of Europe's most charming destinations
From Salzburg's cobblestone streets to Cappadocia's hillside cave architecture, these are the top places in Europe — as rated by Fodor's travelers — for picturesque charm. Envision perfect postcard...
View ArticleThe 10 most popular travel destinations in the world, according to TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor just announced the winners of its 2016 Traveler's Choice Awards for the best global and US destinations. The list is based on the quantity and quality of user reviews and ratings of a...
View ArticleHow we took a 10-day trip to Japan for only $4,000, including flights
Asia has pretty much always been on my travel bucket list, but there had never really been a good enough excuse to spend the money to get there.Until recently.My husband had made it his goal to...
View Article4 luxurious train journeys that will make you feel like 19th-century royalty
Before the advent of the automobile, most travelers traversed the countryside via rail. Whether Stateside or overseas, tourists and locals ate in opulent dining cars, reclined in wood-paneled lounges...
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