Destinations

Travelling, even backpacking, can cost a lot of money and that means we have to be more conscious about budget.  If we are going to be able to visit those far off destinations we have always dreamed about and spend a decent amount of time there then this is vital. We need to find ways

(CNN) — Thousands of people gathered Sunday at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch a famous groundhog deliver his highly anticipated forecast. Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow around 7:25 a.m. and did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring for us all. “Now my forecast on a day that’s a palindrome will

Delta A350 Source: Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines on Friday announced it would suspend its remaining service to and from China next month as the rapid spread of coronavirus cuts into demand. The Atlanta-based carrier’s service suspension will begin Feb. 6 and last through April 30, but will continue to operate the service until then to

All Images Credit the Lancemore Group Just a short drive away from Melbourne, the landscapes change from shiny skyscrapers and heavy traffic to sleepy suburbs and rural farmlands.  150 years ago, one of Australia’s early livestock industrialists created a majestic 19th Century estate designed to rival the most spectacular mansions in Europe. His vision is

Salmon fishing is a sport all Americans and Canadians love, blessed by the natural abundance of trout in the Americas and the yearly steelhead run from Alaska and Russia back into the rivers of North America and Canada, there is no doubt why so many of the worlds best trout fishing lures come from the

Tinian, Northern Marina Islands (CNN) — In these days of long airport security lines and faceless online reservation systems, imagine booking a flight with an airline where you can ask for your pilot by name and then sit in the co-pilot’s seat. With that kind of availability, young pilots from around the world are gaining

India has officially confirmed that at least one case of the coronavirus has reached the country. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed the country’s first case in Kerala, a southwestern coastal state. The government body said in a statement that the patient is a student at Wuhan University in China and has been

All images credit Hotel Proverbs Taipei is a fascinating city wrapped in a patina of history and culture left behind by the Dutch, Japanese and then Chinese occupations. Urban explorers will find a vibrant city that, a la New York, never seems to sleep with bustling street markets to the highbrow luxury shops along the

For many of us younger Vietnamese, Tet always had been something very important to our families, to our culture and to our people. However, we often don’t understand certain things that the older folks in the family usually say and do during these 3 important days of the Lunar New Year. Just like many of

Tokyo (CNN) — The phone lines at Kamome, a Tokyo-based travel agency that specializes in tours for Chinese travelers, haven’t stopped buzzing for the last three days. On Sunday, China announced a ban on outbound group travel as part of its battle to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, which has killed 82 people

Do the Roaring Twenties signal the end of the Whimpering Teens? I couldn’t help wondering, listening to the robust grumbles of disapproval over tomato soup for dinner at a luxury detox weekend in Upminster. Glass House, a recently opened white-cubed retreat, jutting from isolated Essex green fields, takes its low-carb vegan food philosophy seriously. However,

Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, along with one Boeing 787 at top, are parked at Grant County International Airport October 23, 2019 in Moses Lake, Washington. David Ryder | Getty Images Boeing has secured more than $12 billion in financing from more than a dozen banks as the industrial giant shores up its balance sheet amid the nearly

Yäan Healing Sanctuary Reconnect on the ultimate R&R getaway to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula – or the stylish yet laid-back beach destination, Tulum, to be precise. Famed for its powdery white sands, azure Caribbean waters, and Mayan ruins, the haute hippy outpost has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to its cool-hunter cachet of buzzy restaurants and eco-conscious

It may not be a boozy time of year (hello, Dry January our old friend), but that doesn’t mean you can’t brush up on your knowledge of the price of beer* around the world in preparation for your next trip. Or as inspiration for your next trip! No judgement here.   We pride ourselves on how

When the summer months come around, campers start gettting excited to carry on with their long-awaited hiking trips. Of course, every trip would be incomplete without a great selection of high-quality essential gear. Forget the cool gadgets for camping, these are the essentials, the must haves for camping and hiking. Packing for a camping trip also depends on

(CNN) — Much is still unknown about the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak and health officials are urging vigilance. That means travelers crisscrossing the globe should be aware of the virus, steer clear of heavily impacted areas and exercise some of the same kinds of preventive measures they’d use to avoid influenza and other illnesses. The US

To celebrate Burns Night, Gavin Bell reveals a selection of the Scottish bard’s famous haunts It’s just an old cobblestone bridge spanning a pretty stream, but every year thousands of visitors come to see Ayrshire’s Brig o’ Doon, imagining a terror-stricken farmer and his horse fleeing across it, pursued by screaming banshees. This wondrous vision was

Two workers walk under the wing of a 737 Max aircraft at the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, March 27, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has told airlines that it could lift a flight ban on the Boeing 737 Max before mid-year, ahead of the manufacturer’s new timeline

Chad Chisholm We went to the Hotel de Glace in Quebec, Canada to check out this year’s “ice hotel.” The motif for 2020 is “20 years of magic” and we couldn’t agree more. The ever-evolving work is crafted by artisans from across the globe, sculpting the impermanent structure into fascinating structures and artful touches throughout

Switzerland is one of those places people know from photos or postcards, but have rarely had the chance to visit. With the allure of the Swiss Alps, towns like Lucerne and Zermatt, as well as the chocolate and the cheese, there is so much to visit in this country, it is often hard to choose!

Access Living said it got the $25,000 round-trip quote last month, after it told an Amtrak agent that five of the 10 people making the trip are in wheelchairs. “We were shocked, we thought there was a mistake in the email they sent us,” Bridget Hayman with Access Living told CNN. In an email exchange

Chinese New Year is almost with us again – but there is still enough time to plan a celebratory trip, even if you want to fly out to China itself. How to do it? Read on… 1. The Rat’s Back Well, happy new year. May your next 12 months be filled with health and happi… 

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Boeing a “big disappointment” after the manufacturer pushed back when it expects its beleaguered 737 Max to return to service after two fatal crashes. “Very disappointing company,” Trump told CNBC’s Joe Kernen in an interview when asked about Boeing’s new timeline. “This is one of the greatest companies of

photos courtesy of The West Hollywood EDITION Located on the corner of West Sunset Boulevard and North Doheny Drive, The West Hollywood EDITION opened in November 2019, bringing the first true luxury lifestyle hotel experience to the Sunset Strip. The debut West Coast hotel in the EDITION collection features 190 guest rooms and suites, 20

The UK features a lot of amazing places to go hiking, so picking just 4 places is tricky. I’ve tried to include something for everyone, from stunning strolls through the countryside, to nail-biting scrambles over ridges with steep drops either side. So, without further ado, let’s get started! The Best Places To Go Hiking In

(CNN) — They’ve got a reputation for sun-soaking, all-night-partying and all-round-hedonism, but Spain‘s Balearic Islands are attempting a rebrand. The regional government has introduced a series of laws that attempt to curb alcohol excess in the tourist hubs of Magaluf and Playa de Palma on the island of Majorca and San Antonio in Ibiza. No

If I drew a picture of what a perfect holiday looked like for me two years ago, it would have featured a bar somewhere hot with palm trees and a social vibe. Not, I’d imagine, an isolated 18th-century sheep farm in the wilds of northern Iceland, where dawn is at 11am and dusk in the

While fans and odds makers have their favorites, we don’t yet know which teams will be facing off at Super Bowl LIV at the Dolphin’s Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Feb. 2. That doesn’t mean that football fans should wait to look for tickets and deals on airfare and hotels for the game. Officials

All Images Courtesy of Viking In January 2020, Viking recently announced the expansion of its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes.  A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris,

Traveling should be fun. However, there are times that we make mistakes that make our trip disappointing. This is why careful planning and research is a must in order for you to have a hassle-free traveling experience. Here are some of the common travel mistakes and how you can avoid them Overpacking Surely, you love