I’ve never been a big hotel-dresser person. Part of that is because I’m convinced I’ll forget something in a drawer and only realize it once I’m already at the airport. I’ll use the hotel closet for things that wrinkle, but otherwise, most of my clothes stay in my bag. Now, a doctor’s viral Instagram warning…
A journalist is testing the “Schengen Shuffle,” a legal slow-travel strategy that requires careful timing, spreadsheets, and a lot of planning. Spending two years in Europe sounds like the kind of thing that would require moving abroad and getting a residency visa. But veteran journalist Shellie Bailey-Shah is testing a different strategy. Bailey-Shah, her husband,…
The Points Guy’s 2026 airline report ranked Delta No. 1 overall, but Allegiant, Southwest, and American led in key categories. Delta Air Lines has been named the best U.S. airline in The Points Guy’s 2026 Best Airlines Report, marking another win for the carrier after years at the top of the rankings. But the full…
The 2026 Travelers’ Choice list includes canyon tours, city walks, food tours, whale watching, and one Chicago experience I can personally vouch for. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” list is basically a popularity contest with receipts: it’s based on a year’s worth of standout traveler reviews, and only a tiny slice of experiences…
Long layovers are never ideal, but some are much more painful than others. A good one gives you time to eat, stretch, freshen up, and maybe even leave the airport for a few hours. A bad one leaves you circling the terminal with a dying phone, a $17 sandwich, and nowhere decent to sit. The…
Sweden’s 2026 lineup is stacked – new hotels, a world-ranked restaurant, ice bathing, and glamping in the forest. Here’s everything new worth visiting Sweden for this year.
I think one of the biggest mistakes people make when planning a trip to Rwanda is treating it like a quick gorilla trekking stop… and nothing more. That was honestly my mindset at first, too. I went for the gorillas, but after doing chimp trekking, a safari, and spending time in Kigali, I don’t think…
The 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards highlight the tours, treks, cruises, and city experiences travelers rated highest worldwide. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” list is basically a popularity contest with receipts: it’s based on a year’s worth of standout traveler reviews, and only a tiny slice of experiences make the cut. This time, the…