If you’ve ever checked into a hotel only to be met with questionable carpet stains, dusty nightstands, or a less-than-fresh bathroom, you know just how important cleanliness can be when traveling. A new study by Boutique Hotel Hub analyzed Booking.com cleanliness scores for 7,731 hotels across 123 U.S. cities with populations over 250,000. Only hotels…
New research reveals the hiking trails Americans are obsessed with…and no, Angels Landing didn’t make the cut. Hiking season is in full swing, and if you’re looking for your next unforgettable trek, this new study from outdoor apparel company KÜHL has you covered. They analyzed 1,000 hiking trails across the U.S.. They looked at Google…
No PreCheck? No problem! This TSA update applies to nearly everyone. Well, this is a travel win I didn’t see coming: after nearly 20 years of awkwardly tugging off shoes in security lines, the TSA is finally relaxing its shoes-off policy for many travelers. According to a memo first reported by Gate Access, TSA officers…
There’s nothing like that sinking feeling when the luggage carousel stops moving, and your bag is nowhere in sight. A new study just revealed which U.S. airlines are the most likely to mishandle your luggage, and let’s just say… some of these results might make you rethink who you fly with next. Using data from…
Before you go grabbing your passport and planning your next big adventure, a new study might give you pause, at least long enough to do a little extra research. Life insurance experts at Everly Life just released a ranking of the most dangerous travel destinations for 2025, based on a combination of risk factors like…
In a recent study of over 180 cities across the United States, guess which one topped the list for foodies? Hint: It’s not New York or Los Angeles! The study looked at things like how accessible and affordable high-quality restaurants are, food taxes, and the number of eateries per capita. The best foodie cities offer…
If you’ve traveled a lot, you know that staying in those penny-pinching hostels isn’t always the way to go. Being awoken in the middle of the night by intoxicated college students trying to find their bunks is not how I want to spend my vacation. I have learned that the place I stay can make…
Spoiler: No flights, no bags, no stress… just a little creativity. Not traveling this summer? You’re not alone. Whether it’s budget, timing, or just not being in the mood to deal with airports, a lot of us are opting to stay closer to home right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip out…