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Photo courtesy of Flickr/firesock One might argue that waiting at the airport is the worst part of traveling. Sure, it’s a necessary step to get you to your final destination, but what if the airport was the whole reason you even made a trip? Believe it or not, some terminals are making this a reality.…
Nothing tempers the frustration that comes with a delayed flight quite like an excellent airport bar. While some are lackluster, run-of-the-mill stops designed to solely kill time, others go above and beyond, serving up stylish interiors, top-notch beer and cocktail menus, tasty snacks, and front-row seats for plane spotting. And now that the TSA recommends…
Learning a foreign language can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to communicate and befriend folks of different cultures while you travel the globe. Trying to communicate with someone in a language you don’t understand when all you want is a train ticket or an extra pillow, however, can be stressful and downright frustrating. Luckily,…
Ten years ago, when I went to Paris for the first time, I did many things: I caught a small cold; made out in front of the Centre Pompidou; was overwhelmed with emotions in the Musee d’Orsay; felt lonely looking at the packs of cigarette-smoking friends in the warm night cafes; and made friends with…
Planning a trip to East Asia and want to be charmed by city lights, right from the comfort of your own bed (or bathtub)? We’ve got you covered. From Tokyo to Taipei, here’s where to go for some of Asia’s best hotel room views.
Iceland is considered one of the safest countries for tourists right now. When you’re planning a vacation, safety might not necessarily be the first thing on your mind when choosing where to go. But, following the recent terrorist attacks and the instability found in previously popular vacation destinations, safety is a serious concern — not…
Travelers who spend a lot of time in transit know that airport hotels can be hit or miss. With a few exceptions, most airport hotels are anonymous and dull, with little to offer beyond a convenient location for air transit passengers. However, there are certainly exceptions, from comfortable in-terminal properties with facilities on par with…
Photo: Thinkstock/moodboard When airlines announce new service between two cities, it doesn’t just create more flight options. It also drives down airfares. This spring, new routes from major carriers like American, JetBlue, United, and Virgin America will mean big savings on service both in the U.S. and abroad. Here are the 10 routes with the…
Photo courtesy of Binayak Dasgupta. Southeast Asia is a budget traveler’s dream. With cheap hotels, ludicrously inexpensive and delicious food, vibrant nightlife, and a wealth of culture, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been on the budget-travel map for decades. Unfortunately, there’s one glaring exception to the region’s cheap-travel reputation: Singapore. According to The…
These days, more and more people are choosing to uproot their lives and relocate to different countries; and indeed, there are many reasons for the move. Career and financial stability is one of the most common motivating factors behind a big move; expats often cite new career paths, better job opportunities, or increased economic stability…
