5 things everyone should do in Iceland
In his new novel, The Travelers, author Chris Pavone takes readers on a thrilling journey across Europe, from Bordeaux to Paris, Dublin to the Mediterranean, and even to an isolated cabin perched on...
View ArticlePeople hike to the edge of a 1,000-foot cliff to see this horseshoe-shaped...
Arizona's Horseshoe Bend is a U-shaped part of the Colorado River. People hike to the Horseshoe Bend Overlook in Page, Arizona, just to admire it from 1,000 feet up.Story and editing by Jeremy...
View ArticleGo inside the world's most expensive hotel, which is set to open in Macau...
The 13 hotel, set to open this summer in Macau, calls itself "the most luxurious hotel ever built". Its swanky features include stained-glass bathrooms, Roman baths with retractable marble coverings,...
View ArticleDutch tulip fields look absolutely psychedelic from above
When viewed from above, these flower fields in the Netherlands look psychedelic.Story and editing by Carl MuellerFollow INSIDER Travel on FacebookFollow INSIDER on YouTubeJoin the conversation about...
View ArticleThis hidden gem might be NYC's best rooftop bar
The Pod 39 Rooftop Bar is a hidden gem in New York City. Neoclassical Italian architecture and a stunning view make it feel like a vacation, making the bar a welcome respite from the bustling...
View Article13 ways to make sure you and your information are safe at a hotel
Hotel security has become a concern for some frequent travelers.Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews recently won a $55 million law suit over a nude video that was taken by a stalker who got a hotel room...
View Article11 of the best money tricks I learned traveling through 16 countries
I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived and traveled all across Europe for the past three years. I’ve visited 16 countries, walked the hallowed grounds of history’s battlefields, and reveled in the...
View ArticleThe best tricks for building elite travel status
Elite status can be addictive. There’s a certain rush that comes with goodies like free upgrades, lounge access, and first-class treatment. But it’s not just the benefits that get frequent travelers'...
View ArticlePeru is home to ancient aqueducts, and most of them still work
Peru's water wells near the city of Nazca are over 1,500 years old. Amazingly, most of these "Puquios" still work.Story and editing by Jeremy DreyfussFollow INSIDER Travel on FacebookFollow INSIDERon...
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 Article23 reasons why your next Caribbean vacation should be to Jamaica
There's nothing like a tropical getaway.While Jamaica has long been a popular travel destination, the recent opening of several new resorts and its growing number of activities are making the island...
View Article9 of the world's coolest coffee shops
We get it. You love your tall, double-whip, caramel-syrup-topped mocha frappucinos. But go out in search of your usual brew while traveling abroad, and we'll judge HARD.Here are 9 places to hit up for...
View Article5 things I did to save money on a month-long trip through Asia before I even...
Planning my month-long trip to visit Thailand, Hong Kong, and China last July was a hassle. It was also a lot of money.The expenses started even before I left the country: I had to manage all the...
View ArticleKids too sick to travel are getting a chance to see the world through virtual...
Most kids at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital are too sick to travel, so Expedia teamed up with the hospital to create a real-time virtual reality experience that allows them to take their dream...
View ArticleMeet the travel blogger who made 6 figures writing about her vacations
Some people spend their day at a desk dreaming of traveling abroad, but not Christy Woodrow.The 36-year-old started her blog Ordinary Traveler back in 2011 after a six-week vacation to Southeast Asia...
View ArticleChinese tourists are blowing record amounts of money despite the slowdown
Mainland Chinese tourists splashed out a record US$215 billion on their holidays abroad last year despite slowing economic growth and stock market turmoil at home, an industry report said.The figure...
View ArticleUber is working with helicopter startup Blade to fly Californians to...
Blade, the on-demand transportation startup sometimes called "the Uber for helicopters", is offering a special service for users heading to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April. For...
View Article7 ways to cure jet lag that actually work
Whether you’re just starting out on an adventure or returning from a dream trip, nothing puts a damper on your pre- and post-vacation glow quite like jet lag.And, while there are many products out...
View ArticleThis couple was afraid to work for themselves — but after making the leap,...
In 2010, Karen Sargent and Paul Farrugia had $15,000 of savings burning a hole in their pocket.At first, they thought they would buy a flat in London, where they were living.However, Sargent remembers,...
View Article6 of Thailand's most beautiful beaches
It goes without saying that Thailand has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The country is one of the most popular places to visit in South East Asia, largely because the climate is...
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