This couple traveled to 38 states in a whirlwind, 90-day road trip
Alysia Dean and her boyfriend, Michael Love, met at a country music festival in Arizona six years ago. They made it a point to take one big trip a year, but recently decided to change it up: their...
View ArticleThe best thing to eat in every state
From coast to coast, America is jam-packed with amazing foods and local specialties.From regional delicacies to to-die-for dishes, we found the one thing you should eat in every state. We chose the...
View ArticleThe world's coolest urban swimming pools
Cities are notorious for trapping summer heat, leading people to rush out of town on weekends on a desperate search for cooler places. But what if you could escape the heat without having to go...
View Article10 amazing destinations where your dollars go further this year
This is a good year to be a budget traveler—now is an exceptional time to take advantage of the strong US dollar around the globe.Favorable exchange rates and overall affordability can get you more for...
View Article8 things every traveler should know before going to India
Colorful and crowded, India is unlike any other place you’ve ever been. The vibrant sights, rich smells, and clamorous sounds create an overwhelming feast for the senses.Still, as exciting as it seems,...
View ArticleI found the cure for my travel bug in a very weird place: Tinder Social
Everyone jokes about catching the travel bug after they travel to a truly spectacular place for the first time. This last weekend I found that Tinder Social, the dating app's feature released stateside...
View ArticleI spent the night at the Roxy Hotel in NYC, one of the best new hotels for...
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.Last week I spent the night at The...
View ArticleThe 1 thing you need to see in 30 museums around the world
There are so many incredible works of art to see in the world, but so little time.Some museums are so massive that you could spend an entire day in them and still not see everything. To make your life...
View ArticleThis river of lava is flowing from a volcano that's been erupting nonstop for...
In June, 2016, Tyler Hulett visited an active lava flow along the coast of Hawaii with his camera in hand. He then stitched together the photos to create a video of his experience — and it's nothing...
View Article20 stunning pictures that will make you want to visit Brazil
The 2016 Olympics are in full swing, and athletes from all over the world are in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, competing for gold.From the exotic wilderness of the Amazon to charming Colonial villages to...
View Article9 easy ways to simplify your life
Between staying in touch with friends and family, trying to be a superstar at work, and keeping up with household chores, life can get pretty complicated. But a recent Quora threat called "How can I...
View Article12 stunning homes that will make any traveler feel like a local
To really get to know a place, seasoned travelers know you've got to befriend locals. What better way to do that than as a guest in their homes?Homestays are great for those who want to completely...
View ArticleA sleepy town near NYC might become the next summer hotspot, thanks to 1 man
Forget the Hamptons. If Howie Guja, photographer and real estate agent, keeps doing what he's doing, Bellport, NY, will be the next hot vacation destination.Guja grew up in Babylon Village in Suffolk...
View Article13 delicious secret menu items on Las Vegas menus
Las Vegas is all about being bigger, better, and more exclusive — and the food is no exception. And because nothing screams VIP like being in the know, tons of acclaimed Sin City restaurants offer...
View ArticleThe 20 most expensive destinations to visit in the US in August
If you're thinking about squeezing in a last-minute vacation this summer, there are a few places you should avoid.CheapHotels.org has determined the 20 most expensive summer destinations to visit this...
View ArticleHow to pick the right travel insurance for your next trip
With recent terrorist attacks, viruses like Zika, and strange and unpredictable weather patterns, travel insurance, which once seemed like an impulse purchase, has grown in popularity. According to the...
View ArticleTravelers reveal the 7 craziest things they carried home from a trip
The pieces we carry home are nearly as priceless as the trips we take. We asked writers, designers, and travelers to share memories about the objects that tie them to their travels in What We Bring...
View Article8 simple hacks for learning a language faster
“How has this gone so badly?” I thought.I was taking the official listening exam in Chinese proficiency, and I could not understand a single word of the recording.The test was “elementary” level, and I...
View ArticleI stayed in a tiny house, and it made me want to throw out everything I own
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a huge fan of the tiny house trend that's currently sweeping the globe.From shows like "Tiny House Hunters" to blogs and social media accounts of those who have...
View ArticleHow to conquer public transportation in a new city
I was 20 years old before I took my first bus or train anywhere, and that was during the first week of my semester abroad in Perth, Western Australia!Growing up in the suburbs 20 minutes outside the...
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