A couple quit their high-paying corporate jobs to go on an epic 38,000-mile,...
Many people fantasize about quitting the rat race and exploring the world, but few actually have the guts to do it.Nikki Levi and Jakob Celnik, graduates of the Wharton School at the University of...
View ArticleThe 20 best countries to travel to right now, according to travelers
As part of their annual readers' travel awards, Condé Nast Traveler just released a list of the best countries in the world. The list is based on readers' votes on what countries have the best food,...
View ArticleA woman who built a business while visiting 50 countries explains how she...
When Jennifer Dombrowski moved to Italy in 2009, she wasn't on vacation.She had been living and working in Arizona when her husband got transferred through his military job to a small town in Northern...
View Article19 mouthwatering foods to eat in Mexico
Mexican food is my life. My maternal grandparents are from Guadalajara, Mexico, so growing up, there wasn't a dish in my household that didn't feature a bit of Mexican flare — even if it was just a...
View ArticleThe reason your in-flight meal tastes bad has nothing to do with food quality
I always ordered the Salisbury Steak. When I was a kid, that gratuitously seasoned wet lump of ground beef molded into a vaguely steak-like shape (accompanied by cordoned-off mashed potatoes and...
View ArticleThe 5 scariest things that happened to me abroad, and what I learned from them
Traveling isn’t always a picnic. Sometimes, we encounter situations that threaten our safety and make us second guess our security. The important thing when something like this happens to you is not...
View Article5 heartwarming airport stories that show a different side of air travel
Airports aren't known for bringing out the best in people — the many lines and frequent delays usually wear down even the friendliest of folk.From the panic of a lost stuffed animal to the tragic loss...
View ArticleThe first thing you should eat when you visit 8 countries
Food and travel really go hand in hand. When I land in Bali, I’ve got mie goreng on the brain. In Thailand, it’s fresh local fruits like mangosteen. The moment I touch down in France, I’m ready for a...
View ArticleThe 6 best wine regions in the world
Red, white or rosé? We each have our favorite, however whether you enjoy an occasional glass of wine with a meal, or fancy yourself as an aficionado, a good glass of wine is a drink everyone can...
View ArticleYou've been popping your ears all wrong
Rapid ascents and descents on airplanes cause our ears to "pop." But, why do our ears do that in the first place? And why does the lack of that relieving "pop" cause the most annoying pain in our...
View ArticleMy parents fled Castro's Cuba — 55 years later, I visited for the first time
We found my mother's childhood home, a duplex in the Santo Suarez neighborhood of Havana, intact and in good shape, at least from the outside. I never expected to see it — and I don't think my mami...
View ArticleA woman who's visited more than 50 countries gives her best travel advice
Since 2009, Jennifer Dombrowski has visited more than 50 countries.She had been living and working in Arizona when her husband got transferred through his military job to a small town in northern...
View ArticleA man who went from his last few hundred dollars to earning $250,000 a year...
In 2008, Johnny FD left behind a soul-sucking 9-5 in California to move to Thailand.He quickly picked up scuba diving and spent the next few years going from zero dives to nearly 1,000, traveling the...
View ArticleA woman who's visited over 50 countries explains what everyone gets wrong...
If you're looking for a place to learn more about how to travel on $50 a day or less, Luxe Adventure Traveler isn't it.That's according to Jennifer Dombrowski and her husband Tim Davis, who built their...
View ArticleAirlines are charging a hidden fee that's increasing your plane ticket — and...
Few spend time analyzing the breakdown of a plane ticket.Our modus operandi is to compare ticket prices, usually through a website like Expedia or Kayak, pick whichever deal we can manage to glean, and...
View ArticleVR is going to change the way you travel
Virtual reality is pushing its way into many industries, creating new opportunities and insight into how it could be applied to improve processes.The latest sector to see this is tourism.Soon travel...
View ArticleA woman who's lived abroad for 7 years explains how she built a business in...
In 2009, Jennifer Dombrowski moved to Italy.She had been living and working in Arizona when her husband got transferred through his military job to a small town in Northern Italy. She asked her...
View Article25 affordable fall getaways for off-season travel
As the summer rush winds down, anyone lucky enough to have leftover vacation days can score some cheap travel deals. In many places, fall means cooler weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices for...
View ArticleThis smart suitcase is the best carry-on bag I’ve ever used, and it's worth...
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.Whether you’re trekking through...
View ArticleHow to conquer Disneyland in a single day
Disneyland — though significantly smaller than it's Florida counterpart Disney World — can be a beast to tackle in a single day. But with the right preparations and expectations (plus shelling out a...
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