New data shows beach towns are dominating—but a few big cities are still holding their ground. Summer travel this year is leaning heavily toward easy, familiar trips – and you can see it in the data. According to Tripadvisor’s latest Summer Travel Index, which looks at search and booking behavior for trips planned between June…
During the summer in Europe, I feel like you can’t go two meters without bumping into a festival! From Glastonbury in the UK to Primavera in Barcelona to the heavy metal festival Wacken in Germany, festivals are a giant reason why tourists flock to Europe and get to experience a country in a whole new…
Trying to figure out what to pack and wear in Ireland? This post is here to help! I recently did a road trip around the coast of Ireland in October, starting and ending in Dublin, so this trip involved packing for a pretty wide mix of weather and activities. You can go from city streets…
A new study ranked the top destinations for thrill-seekers using data on hiking trails, climbing spots, roller coasters, and more. A lot of summer travel stories lean beachy. This one goes in the other direction. A new study from Duel ranked 61 countries for thrill-seekers using a mix of data points, including hiking trails, mountain…
It turns out that your zodiac sign has a lot more influence on your travel plans than you might think. Choosing a vacation spot can feel very personal. Some people want nature and quiet. Others want museums, nightlife, great food, or a hotel they can get excited about before they even book the flight. A…
I almost ruined my gorilla trek in Rwanda…I was sick from the water, grabbed so many thorny plants, completely underestimated the hike, and at one point, I literally smashed my camera trying to catch myself. Then a baby gorilla walked right up to me, and it still became a top-five life moment. If this is…
I knew gorilla trekking in Rwanda would be incredible. I did not fully appreciate how much the wrong clothing can make the hike harder than it needs to be. You might get a 10-minute hike. You might get a 7+ hour one. I got the second version, despite signing up for the easy trek. The…
A new study looked at safety, infrastructure, and funding—and where you live makes a bigger difference than you’d think. Cycling in the U.S. still isn’t equal across the board. In some states, you’ve got miles of trails, bike-friendly policies, and decent air quality. In others, it can feel like you’re taking your life into your…