Destinations

Signage outside Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is caked in snow after a blizzard struck overnight on November 27, 2019 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Snowfalls neared 12 inches in parts of the state on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Stephen Maturen | Getty Images News | Getty Images Air travelers faced hours-long delays

Tristan Davis is in his senior year at New York University where he studies Politics, Human Rights, and Middle Eastern/Islamic studies. Tristan spent 3 months traveling through the Balkans this past year. For more of Tristan’s Eastern European adventures, read this. Bulgaria is an up-and-coming tourist destination: On the Eastern side, there are beaches and

Photo credit: Canyon Ranch & Aman In the same month, November 2019, two major luxury brands announced their newest designs in term of unique experience and wellness. Combined, they seem to define how luxury has evolved from exclusive commodity to an inclusive concept, showing how luxury now allows for profound multi-dimensional experiences rather that simply

It’s no guessing why Thailand is one of the most traveler-friendly countries – the tourism infrastructure is easy to navigate, it has cheap (but insanely delicious) foods and has culture bursting at the seams. This makes Thailand a great country to start your traveling career – especially if you want to be a Solo Female

Have you ever stayed at a boutique hotel? If not, it’s time to try it. Believe me, they’re a whole mood! If you’re a globetrotter who is always on the lookout for unexpected discoveries that are the direct opposite of the chain hotel experience, my approved list of boutique hotels could be just right for you.

(CNN) — Simply finding the Seven Summits — the highest mountains on each continent — is a tall order. Let alone measuring them all to within a few frustratingly ever-evolving feet, naming them after rock star 19th-century British colonial land surveyors and Polish-Lithuanian generals — and, get this, risking limb and life-savings to climb them

Wonderings: rambles through and reflections on travel… this month, James Kay considers tourism’s final frontier: space © Joe Davis / Lonely Planet Aside from a few forays to France, the furthest my maternal grandparents travelled was Pembrokeshire, Wales (repeat visits to a wind-buffeted static caravan in Croes-goch, if you must know). Just a generation later,

It’s here, Black Friday has arrived.  Forget toasters, electric toothbrushes and TVs, the long-awaited spending frenzy has now infiltrated the world of holidays, meaning tour operators, airlines, hotels et al are getting in on the act and offering up discounts and deals of up to 50 per cent off.  Below we have rounded up some

Petko Ninov | E+ | Getty Images Here’s something that will stoke your road rage: You’re spending thousands of dollars just getting to work. Residents in the Washington, D.C., metro area are coughing up $12,015 each year on average just driving to the office, according to an analysis by Clever Real Estate. The real estate

Many people love to travel to Europe, but from the exchange rate to the cost of airfare making things affordable while away can be a bit daunting. Fear not! After returning from her study abroad in Greece, Calli Jansen, our Michigan State University Student Ambassador, has compiled a list of a some quick tips on

Dorchester Collection With its tropical gardens, retro-style pool, and old-school Hollywood glamour The Beverly Hills Hotel has been a celebrity hotspot since opening in 1912. Located just off Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Beverly Hills, from Angelenos looking to staycation to travelers seeking a perfect base to indulge in a spot of festive retail therapy on

There’s more to Egypt than the Pyramids of Giza! I spent a month there, traversing deserts and oases, discovering off-the-beaten path towns and temples, and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Here are some of my favorite spots, places I didn’t know even existed until I arrived! In these places, you’ll

For admirers of everything bubbly taking Champagne tours in France are never enough. The origination of French sparkling wines has such a great amount to offer that a solitary visit can’t in any way, shape, or form get the job done to cover the majority of its superb sights. The Champagne region The Champagne region is home

(CNN) — It’s a Thanksgiving Day tradition, not only for New York but for a TV-watching nation as well: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here are six fun historical facts about the parade: 1. It was originally a Christmas parade The original store was about 20 blocks south on Sixth Avenue near 14th Street. Macy’s

In this guest post, Stanford University’s Professor G. Scott Hubbard – former Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center, founding editor-in-chief of the New Space journal, and author of Exploring Mars: Chronicles from a Decade of Discovery – looks at whether the travel industry is heading for the final frontier. Having been active in the US

The signature folding wingtip of a 777X aircraft is seen during a media tour of the Boeing 777X at the Boeing production facility in Everett, Washington, February 27, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The fuselage of a Boeing 777X split open during a stress test in September, according to the Seattle Times, damage that was

The reach of Black Friday grows every year.  The pre-Christmas spending festival has now infiltrated the world of holidays, meaning tour operators, airlines, hotels et al are getting in on the act and offering up discounts and deals of up to 50 per cent off.  Below we have rounded up some of the ones already

While Taiwan’s capital is home to plenty of attractions in its own right (and certainly worth the trip!), visitors to Taipei often miss the incredible gems located in the surrounding area. Taipei’s unique neighborhoods and nearby small towns are the perfect addition to any Taiwanese adventure. 1. Jiufen Looking to visit the town that looks

Nov. 25th, 2019 The Great Barrier Reef is a mandatory destination for the global explorer that ranks along with the Grand Canyon, Machu Pichu, Petra, and the Great Wall of China. As amazing as the Great Barrier Reef may be, the far northeastern reaches of Australia are blessed with more than one natural wonder. The Tropical

There’s more to Thailand than full moon parties and delicious food. We are given the privilege of travel, so why not give something back? By volunteering in Thailand you’ll immerse yourself in the country’s culture and really get to know the wonderful people of Thailand. Whether working with animals is your thing or you’ve always