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View from La Toretta As a result of recent efforts to preserve endangered UNESCO World Heritage sites and ruins, some major worldwide attractions are now limiting the number of visitors who can enter by day or by year. Italy’s Cinque Terre is the latest to limit the number of allowable visitors — in this case,…
Photo: Flat Lay of Travel Items via Shutterstock We’re all guilty of taking a touristy photograph here and there. But certain photographic cliches are tiring to look at and to take. How much time do you actually want to waste getting the perfect shot of you holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Your snaps…
Photo: V8 Hotel Although many of these hotels can be rented by the hour, they’re a far cry from a sleazy roadside motel. In places like Japan or Brazil, where adults live with their parents until they’re married, it can be hard for couples to find a private place for romance — which is where…
Photo: Thinkstock/iStock Exploring a new city on a long layover is the perfect way to squeeze another destination into your trip. But it’s a science that’s difficult to perfect without ample time to roam around — so why not make an amazing airport your bonus destination? Spending hours in a terminal won’t give you cabin…
Would you buy a seat on a discounted flight — one with no food, entertainment, or baggage allowance — to save potentially hundreds of dollars? In an era of one-way transatlantic fares selling for as little as $99 on Wow Air and domestic flights selling for under $20 from Spirit and Frontier, more and more…
Photo: Thinkstock/iStock Colors play an important role in our lives. They can remind us of a place, a time of year, or our favorite traditions, and can also shape the way we feel. But when it comes to what different colors symbolize in cultures around the world, these associations can vary greatly. Read on for…
Photo: Woman Sick in Bed via Shutterstock How many times have you come home from a great vacation with an unwanted souvenir in the form of a nasty cold or stomach bug? Or even worse, started feeling sick before your trip was over? You might be doing some of these things that sabotage your health…
Photo: Projects Abroad If you’re looking to travel, learn new skills, and contribute to a meaningful cause in the New Year, consider a volunteer trip where you can do all three. Volunteer vacations offer deep insight into new cultures, unforgettable bonding experiences, and the chance to experience your passion(s) in bucket list-worthy destinations. From rescuing…
The big travel news in 2016 is likely to follow a few main themes. I talk about “themes” rather than “stories,” because instead of blockbuster announcements, you’re more likely to see ongoing developments throughout the year—new approaches to old problems, and new fights over new problems. It may not be a great year for travelers,…
(Photo: Man Reading News on Cellphone via Shutterstock) From poopy planes to robot hotels to divine resurrections in Mexico, 2015 had its fair share of wild travel stories. Here are the most surprising, creepy, and occasionally disgusting stories you may have missed this year.