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8 national parks that are perfect for spring trips
Once spring has sprung, it’s time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. And what better way to experience nature than in some of our magnificent national parks? We've handpicked the 15 best national...
View ArticleThis dangerous swimming hole in Texas is over 100 feet deep
Jacob's Well in Texas just might be the world's most dangerous swimming hole. More than 100 feet deep, people love jumping into it and exploring its depths, though the many winding chambers are...
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Here's why you should never bring a camera when you go on vacation
Cameras will ruin your vacation pictures.I've taken two beautiful weekend trips recently. One was to Montreal, Canada and the other to Chicago, Illinois, where I lived for five years. On each trip I...
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This is the best time to book a hotel room in 25 cities around the world
Booking a hotel room at the right time can help save you major cash. But determining just when that right time is can be tricky. TripAdvisor just released a list that shows the least expensive times...
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10 of Italy's most beautiful seaside towns
Have you ever been to Rome in August and wondered where all the locals are? The truth is that they're likely in one of these towns, as Italians in major cities make a mass exodus toward the coast every...
View ArticleThis entire Oregon lake drains itself down a small hole every year
Every winter, Lost Lake in Oregon drains itself down a six-foot hole. The hole is a lava tube, and no one knows exactly where it leads. Lost Lake is one of several self-draining lakes in Oregon.Story...
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This is the most practical carry-on bag you'll ever use
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.We've seen amazing developments in...
View ArticleA Costa Rican park has been taken over by hundreds of dogs
People flock to Territorio de Zaguates ("Land of the Strays") in Costa Rica for one simple reason: to see over 900 dogs in the wild. The best part? They're all up for adoption.Story by Ian Phillips and...
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John Kerry has traveled more than any other Secretary of State in history
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — John Kerry is now the most traveled secretary of state in U.S. history, breaking the record as he arrived in the Middle East kingdom of Bahrain on Wednesday.The trip pushed Kerry...
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My husband and I are business partners who just had our first child — here's...
Life is complicated — and so is money. Here, Lauren Manuel McShane discusses how she and her new husband banded together to help her start a new business.Nothing can quite prepare you for the arrival...
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9 ultimate weekend road trips to take this summer
You've got the perfect playlist. A kick-ass new pair of shades. And the wide open road to explore. Now for the escape plan. Chelsea Bengier maps out the quickest driving getaways, from California's...
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A couple who quit their jobs to spend 7 months traveling the world explain...
In the spring of 2014, Michael Gallagher and Alexandra Carson were poolside in Santa Monica, California, talking logistics for a month-long vacation through Europe."We thought we'd do all of Italy, all...
View ArticleThis is Northern Ireland's most insane rope bridge
The Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, built 350 years ago by salmon fishermen, is Northern Ireland's most insane bridge and a hot tourist attraction.Story and editing by Jeremy Dreyfuss, footage by Honcho...
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11 apps that can help you get through the airport as quickly as possibly
Navigating through an airport can be frustrating at times, especially when you're dealing with the long lines and delays that are common during busy seasons. Thankfully, there are apps that are...
View ArticleJapan is now home to a hedgehog café
A new café in Tokyo is home to almost 30 different breeds of hedgehog. For $9, visitors can spend an hour with any hedgehog they want.Story by Ian Phillips and editing by Alana YzolaFollow INSIDER...
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Welcome to Bhutan, the tiny Himalayan kingdom where happiness is more...
In the 1970s, the leaders of Bhutan — a tiny Himalayan country of only 750,000 people — decided that "Gross National Happiness" was a more valuable measure than Gross Domestic Product. Since then the...
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I earn over $5,000 a month traveling the world — here's how travel blogs...
When people ask me what I do for a living and I reply, "I'm a travel blogger," I can pretty much see the confusion in their faces.They're thinking, How can a blog make money? Isn't that just a hobby?...
View ArticleThe Great Wall of China is a complete nightmare at the height of tourist season
The Great Wall of China may look empty on Instagram, but it's often extremely crowded. On April 1st, it was packed because of a holiday. It looked terrible.Story and editing by Jeremy DreyfussFollow...
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This Instagram account for explorers gives away dream trips to places like Samoa
Instagram and wanderlust are a match made in travel heaven. Whether people want to share epic selfies from mountain tops, or document an adventure day-by-day, Instagram is the ideal platform.Passion...
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A company making Bluetooth-enabled suitcases wants to solve your biggest...
Having luggage that is both durable and functional can take your trip from stressful to seamless. While travel bags can often be hefty and easily lost, a new company called Raden is aiming to change...
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