The best way to pack for a backpacking trip
A backpacking trip usually means lots of time on your feet, with your backpack on your back.This means that you want to make sure you're only carrying what you really need, and that you're carrying it...
View ArticleThe internet is going crazy over this hammock that doubles as a hot tub
Hydro Hammock is a portable, swinging hot tub. Enough said. Business Insider recently posted this video to Facebook and so far more than 20 million people have watched it. You could say that the Hydro...
View Article31 hacks to save on last-minute summer travel
Last-minute travel isn’t known for its affordability. That can be particularly true during the holiday season, when many are traveling to visit friends and family, or taking advantage of time off to...
View ArticleHere's why you should never trust the photos hotels post on their websites
We know that hotel stars can't be trusted, but you probably shouldn't fall for their photos, either.Often, hotels find clever angles and smart ways to tweak the photos they post online to make them...
View ArticleGas is cheaper than it has been in a decade — here's the best route for your...
Thinking about taking a cross-country road trip? Now's the time. The New York Times recently reported that gas prices are cheaper now than they have been in a decade.Researcher Randy Olson figured out...
View ArticleI took a train trip across Portugal alone — and now I'm convinced it's the...
Portugal may be Europe's best-kept secret. It's more affordable than many of its neighbors, generally safe, and filled with friendly people. It's also easy to get to from the US, easy to get around,...
View ArticleThe 25 best waterfront cities to visit in your lifetime
Many of the world's most interesting cities are located right on the water. Chicago Line Cruises recently compiled a list of the top 25 waterfront cities in the world, using Mercer's Quality of Living...
View Article10 must-have travel tech accessories
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Life is a journey, not a destination", yeah, well he never had to take a ten-hour flight in coach.Vacations are fun (hopefully), but getting to the destination and...
View Article7 books you should read on your summer vacation
Summer means long lazy days by the pool or weekends at the beach with a good book that keeps you glued to the pages. On vacations, books keep you occupied during layovers and transport you across the...
View ArticleIf you travel a lot for work, this is the one device you should add to your...
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.Anyone who travels for business knows...
View ArticleThese are the best places to visit in Rome, according to locals
When in Rome, do as the Roman's do.A survey conducted by Autoclick interviewed nearly 700 locals, and it turns out that iconic landmarks are iconic for a reason. At least in Rome, the top spots that...
View ArticleRANKED: The cheapest holiday destinations for Brits this summer
As the weather heats up, many Brits are looking to book a last-minute holiday.To find the cheapest places to visit, a new study from the travel search engine KAYAK.co.uk crunched the holiday costs of...
View ArticleThe best thing to eat in 50 countries around the world
What is the single dish visitors should not miss when visiting a foreign country?Quora users set out to answer that question in a thread on the question-and-answer-based website, singling out the most...
View Article17 of the most alien-looking places on Earth
There are seven natural wonders in the world, and while each one — from the Grand Canyon to Mount Everest — is spectacular, we've been oversaturated with images of them.But there are lesser known sites...
View ArticleThe best secret beaches in America
There's nothing better than relaxing at a beach for hours on a cloudless summer day. But the locale in question can make or break that little slice of heaven. I can't think of anything worse than a...
View Article28 beautiful bars across the country
Looking to explore your favorite restaurant from a new vantage point, or maybe ease your way into a spot you’d like to try? Pull up a bar stool and experience all the atmosphere has to offer with a...
View ArticleI used my favorite money-saving trick to travel through the dreamy...
I've written before about how my favorite money-saving travel tip isn't poring over flight websites or negotiating with hotels: It's traveling in shoulder season.By choosing to travel six to eight...
View ArticleThis guy visited every country in the world before turning 40 — here are the...
In 2008, Gunnar Garfors had visited 85 countries.It was then that he decided to make it his mission to travel to every single country in the world — 198, to be exact.He accomplished his goal on May 8,...
View Article9 awesome things to do in San Francisco right now
SF is an indisputable hotspot year-round, but there's just something about summer that gets us extra pumped: the outdoor cafes, new shops and art galleries.Take our word for it and hit these 9 spots....
View Article14 things I learned when I quit my job to travel the world
Two years ago, I made the decision to leave my job as a lawyer to travel the world as I transitioned into a new career as a journalist.The decision was scary, exciting, and left me wondering more than...
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